Transcript Document
Commercial Parts Considerations
CAANZ Delegate Conference, Oct 2009
Neil Burton
Senior Design Engineer
Altitude Aerospace Interiors
Agenda
Purpose
Definitions
Guidance
Certification
Conclusions
Purpose
Provide practical policy for determining when to
make Commercial Parts into Aeronautical Parts
Show procedures necessary to meet regulatory
obligations
Discuss identification of Commercial Parts
To share Altitude’s experience in the application of
Commercial Parts in CAANZ Certification Projects
Definitions
Classes of Parts
Aeronautical Parts
Standard Parts
Commercial Parts
Examples of Commercial Parts
Entertainment Systems, Communications Systems, Navigation
Systems, Medical Equipment, Role Equipment, Latches
Definitions
What is a Commercial Part?
Part 1 defines an
Aeronautical Product
Accepted Aeronautical Product characteristics:
DESIGN : to acceptable Standards
MANUFACTURE : by approved quality system
MAINTENANCE : under approved system
Commercial Part not specifically defined under CAANZ rules
Definitions
Commercial Part Categorisation
Distinguish:
Non-Essential Equipment
Not required for Airworthiness
Includes Role Equipment
Little or no integration with aircraft (e.g. retention/power)
Substantiate on a No-hazards basis
Essential Equipment
Airworthiness depends upon it
Performance Aspects are related to aircraft safety
Perhaps integrated with aircraft systems
NAA Guidance
AC43-14 : Avionics, Installations – Acceptable Technical Data
AC43-12 : Non-Aeronautical Lead Acid Batteries
FAA Part 21, Amendment 21-92
FAA AC21-XXX : Gaining Approval of Electric Components in Seats
FAA AC25-10 : Guidance for Installation of Miscellaneous, Nonrequired Electrical Equipment
Certification
Certification of Commercial Parts
Meet the accepted requirements/intent for Aeronautical Products
Characteristics;
Design
Manufacturing
Maintenance
Decide whether Commercial Part requires to become Aeronautical
Part
For Series modification
A need to supply spares for Maintenance
Part identification
Identify source of Manufacture
Certification Process
Commercial Part to become Aeronautical Part
Vendor
Pt 146
CAA
Installation
ICA
Drawings/EO
Spares
SoC
Commercial
Part
Approval
Compliance Testing
Conformity
Drawing
Installation
Conformity
Pt 145
DDA
Pt 148
Identify Part
ARC
Parts Conformity
Certification Process
Commercial Part to remain non-Aeronautical
Vendor
Pt 146
Installation
CAA
ICA
SoC
Drawings/EO
Commercial
Part
Approval
Compliance Testing
Pt 145
Risk Control
Conformity
Testing
Conclusion
Use of Commercial Parts
Make Commercial Parts Aeronautical if part required as spare,
unless fitted on no-hazard basis.
Address accepted aspects of Aeronautical Products:
Design
Manufacture
Maintenance
Well-defined agreement with vendor / Pt 148 as required