Common use of Design Certification Process Clause in Contracts

Design Certification Process. 4.4.4.1. The Certificating Authority shall ensure that the Validating Authority receives all the relevant data and information, as defined in the Technical Implementation Procedures, necessary for the Validating Authority to become and remain familiar with the design and certification of the Civil Aeronautical Products that are subject to validation. 4.4.4.2. The Validating Authority shall issue its type certificate for an aircraft, engine or propeller when: (a) the Certificating Authority has issued its own certificate; (b) the Certificating Authority certifies to the Validating Authority that the product complies with the certification basis as set out in point 4.4.3; (c) all issues raised during the validation process conducted by the Validating Authority have been resolved; and (d) additional administrative requirements, as defined in the Technical Implementation Procedures, have been met by the applicant. 4.4.4.3. In order to obtain and maintain a Validated Design Certificate as per the provisions of this Annex, the applicant shall hold and retain at the disposal of the Certificating Authority all relevant design information, drawings and test reports, including inspection records for the certified product, in order to provide the information necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness and compliance with applicable environmental protection requirements of the product.