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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