EASA Part 21G Changes Related to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028 of 20 March 2023

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com is considering changes to the regulatory requirements concerning EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation Approval.

These changes aim to streamline the approval process for production organisations while maintaining high safety and compliance standards in the aerospace manufacturing sector.

•  Demonstration of Capability:

Production organisations must prove their capability to manufacture products, parts, and appliances in accordance with Annex I (Part 21), except for those items eligible for installation in type-certified products without needing an EASA Form 1.

• Non-Member State Manufacturers:

Manufacturers located outside of member states can demonstrate capability by holding a certificate from their state, provided that the state has a compliance checking system equivalent to the EU's and is recognized by EASA.

• Pre-2003 Approvals:

Production organisation approvals that were issued or recognised by a member state before 28 September 2003, in accordance with JAA requirements, are deemed to comply with this regulation.

• Exemptions from Environmental Protection Requirements:

Organisations may apply for exemptions from specific environmental protection requirements outlined in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

• Correction Period for Non-compliance Findings:

Organisations have until 7 March 2025 to correct any non-compliance related to Annex I requirements introduced by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201. Failure to correct these findings may result in revocation, limitation, or suspension of the approval certificate.

• Exemption for Organisations with a Letter of Agreement:

Organisations that produce products, parts, or appliances without an approval certificate but hold a valid letter of agreement issued before 7 March 2023 are exempt from complying with specific Annex I requirements introduced by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/201.

• Alternative Demonstration of Capability for Member State Entities:

Entities based in a Member State can alternatively demonstrate their capability according to Annex Ib (Part 21 Light), particularly for manufacturing activities specified under certain conditions.

• Specific Manufacturing Activities Exemptions:  

The regulation specifies exemptions from the demonstration of capability for the manufacture of parts or appliances that do not require an EASA Form 1 for installation in type-certified products, parts eligible for installation in aircraft subject to a declaration of design compliance, and the manufacture of aircraft and parts under Article 2(3).

Next Steps

Please see www.sassofia.com or www.sofemaonline.com for details regarding the availability of classroom, webinar or online training. For comments or questions, please email [email protected]