1. Expedited Airworthiness Services, LLC
The FAA Production Certification Process:
OAI – Additive Aerospace
Matthew Tomsheck, Expedited Airworthiness Services, LLC
July 13, 2017

2. Introduction 28 Years with FAA 20 Cleveland MIDO Manager
Designated Airworthiness Representative, Manufacturing (DAR-F)
Owner – Expedited Airworthiness Services, LLC
Federal Aviation
Administration

3. Productions Approvals – CFR Part 21
Production Certificate (PC)
Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA)
Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

4. Productions Approvals
Production Certificate (PC)
CFR Part 21 Subpart G
Must have a Type Certificate
Type Certificates are Issued for:
Aircraft
Engines
Propellers

5. Productions Approvals
Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA)
CFR Part 21 Subpart O
Minimum design and quality requirements
Does not provide a means of installation
Issued for:
Wheel and Brakes
Aircraft Tires
Instruments
Seat Belts
Seals

6. Productions Approvals
Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)
CFR Part 21 Subpart K
Modification and Replacement Parts
Does grant installation authority
Issued for:
All kinds of parts……..

7. Suppliers Suppliers CFR 21 section 21.137 Quality System
(c) (1) – Ensure that each supplier-furnished product or article conforms to its approved design; and
(c) (2) Require each supplier to report to the production approval holder if a product or article has been released from that supplier and subsequently found not to conform to the applicable design data

8. Suppliers Suppliers FAA Order 8120.23
The Production Approval Holder (PAH) should ensure that each completed product, article, or parts(s) conforms to the approved design data and is in a condition for safe operation.
This applies to both domestic
and foreign suppliers
FAA Surveillance of Suppliers

9. Suppliers Suppliers Direct Ship Authority
The (PAH) may authorize the supplier to ship directly to the end user/operator.
That authority must be in writing
The PAH’s quality system must contain the procedure controlling the direct ship authority.

10. Suppliers Suppliers Foreign Suppliers Undue Burden
An applicant may use foreign manufacturing facilities located outside of the United States if the FAA finds no undue burden in administering the applicable requirements of the regulations.

11. Designees CFR 183 Representatives of the Administrator (Designees)
Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives (DMIR)
Designated Engineering Representatives (DER)
Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR)
Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA)

12. Thank You
Questions?