Common use of Issue Papers Clause in Contracts

Issue Papers. 3.2.9.1 The FAA as validating authority should minimize the duplication of issue papers developed by the CAA. The FAA requires the development of issue papers which contain the certification basis and other unique import requirements. The FAA may also require issue papers to address issues such as acceptable means of compliance, equivalent levels of safety findings, special conditions, and additional technical conditions. However, the FAA may directly adopt a CAA issue paper in lieu of an issue paper originated by the FAA when: (1) The FAA and CAA positions are equivalent; (2) The FAA product accountable directorate has provided concurrence with the CAA issue paper; and (3) The issue paper does not address findings of equivalent levels of safety, exemptions or special conditions. 3.2.9.2 FAA issue papers will be coordinated through the CAA. Such coordination will expedite the timely and mutually acceptable resolution of certification issues. The FAA will incorporate the CAA’s and the applicant’s position in all FAA originated issue papers.