U.S. Type Certification Basis Clause Samples

The U.S. Type Certification Basis clause defines the specific regulatory standards and requirements that an aircraft or aviation product must meet to obtain type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This clause typically outlines the applicable sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and any special conditions or exemptions relevant to the product. By clearly establishing the certification criteria, it ensures that both parties understand the regulatory framework governing the design and approval process, thereby reducing ambiguity and facilitating compliance with U.S. aviation law.
U.S. Type Certification Basis. (a) The FAA will develop its type certification basis using the applicable airworthiness standards (14 CFR) in effect on the date application was made to the CAA-NL for the Dutch type certificate. The applicable airworthiness requirements may be supplemented with the following additional requirements: (1) Special conditions: The FAA will review all novel and unusual design features for development of special conditions.
U.S. Type Certification Basis. (a) The FAA will develop its type certification basis using the applicable airworthiness standards (14 CFR) in effect on the date application was made to ENAC for the Italian type certificate. The applicable airworthiness requirements may be supplemented with the following additional requirements: (1) Special conditions: The FAA will review all novel and unusual design features for development of special conditions.