SofemaOnline.com Considers - EASA Part 21 & FAR 21 Design Approval Considerations

SofemaOnline.com is pleased to offer both EASA compliant Regulatory Training including Part M, Part 145 & Part 21

SofemaOnline.com (SOL) is a service provided by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) offering online training by qualified technical aviation instructors including UK Nationals as well as Russian speaking trainers in the field of aviation.

Considering the EASA / FAA Differences

The FAA system is based on Direct Inspection and oversight and in addition uses the services of Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) and Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR).

How does Direct Inspection Work?

The system of direct inspection by the FAA requires, a significant number of inspectors who are required to conduct systematic direct inspections of the products, the maintenance work and the performance of the personnel (either direct employees of the Authority or independent designees charging for their services).

How does indirect approval work?

EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) is based on the principle of delegation whereby the various organizations are issued with an approval that allows them certain privileges.

Organization approval

The Authority employs a number of experts to audit the organizations (manufacturers, operators, maintenance centers, training centers) and to sample by audit & Inspection the organizations quality system and processes Areas reviewed include surveillance of the products, together with the performance of the organizations system to oversee and manage the competence of the personnel nominated within each organization.

Part 21 Organizations' obligations

To establish a "qualified framework" for the various activities related to the compliance demonstration with applicable requirements.

To set the basis to enable EASA to accept statements, from DOA organizations, that the regulations have been complied with.

a) The necessary competent management

b) The allocation of tasks and responsibilities

c) The Internal procedures together with adequate resources necessary for the accomplishment of the activities defined in the scope of the DOA Part 21 Subpart J - Design Organization Approval

Design Assurance System

A "Design Assurance System" shall ensure:

- The Compliance Verification with the applicable type-certification and environmental protection requirements
- The Proper discharge of responsibilities within the organization
- The independent monitoring of the performance of the organization and that the need for effective corrective action is identified and carried out.
- The independent checking of the showings of compliance

Part 21 Subpart J “Design Organization Approval” is a pre-requisite for all Part 21 Subparts dealing with approvals of design including continued airworthiness activities:

- Type Certificate (TC) and restricted TC - (Subpart B)
- Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) - (Subpart E)
- Changes to TC and STC (Subpart D)
- Performance of Repairs, (Subpart M)
- ETSO authorizations (Subpart O)

To assure confidence that the Design of a Product complies with the applicable requirements and this is based on both the approval of the organization together with compliance and certification of the design of products.

SofemaOnline (SOL)/www.sassofia.com is leading the online EASA regulatory compliant leading the E-learning Revolution!

Through our Learning Management System (LMS), SOL is able to offer both standard and tailored solutions to support our major clients with in-company courses covering internal procedures and “mini” training courses. For additional information please email us at online@sassofia.com