TYPE ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATES FOR
IMPORTED AIRCRAFT
Cooperative Development of Operational
Safety & Continuing Airworthiness
COSCAP
TYPE ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATES
OBJECTIVE
• This chapter provides guidance in the
procedure for the issue of a Type
Acceptance Certificate for foreign aircraft
types, using an automatic acceptance
procedure.
TYPE ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATES
Type Certificate.
A TC, as defined by FAR 21.41, includes the
type design, the operating limitations, the
type certificate data sheet (TCDS), the
applicable regulations, and any other
conditions or limitations prescribed by the
FAA
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• Recognised countries
Recognised country for the purpose
of issuing type certificates is a state
(ICAO contracting or not) where
the NAA has been found to have a comprehensive
code of Airworthiness certification and over
sight.
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Recognised countries
• The foreign NAA that issued the original Type
Certificate will be regarded as the nominated
NAA for airworthiness control of the aircraft
listed on that certificate.
• Note: This automatic acceptance procedure must not be
applied in situations where the NAA of a recognised
country has issued a Type Acceptance Certificate or
similar document on the basis that the NAA of another
country has issued a Type Certificate.
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Certificate of Airworthiness Categories
Type Acceptance Certificates are issued to enable Certificates
of Airworthiness (CoAs) to be issued in one or more of the
following categories:
(a) Transport;
(b) Normal;
(c) Utility;
(d) Acrobatic;
(e) Commuter;
(f) Manned free
balloons;
(g) Primary;
(h) Restricted
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Certificate of Airworthiness Categories
• CoAs should usually be issued in the same
category available under the foreign Type
Certificate, subject to a review by the
‘Authority’ of the foreign certification basis,
including any special conditions, waivers,
exemptions, equivalent safety
determinations etc. made by the foreign
NAA.
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Aircraft type details
• The application should state exactly which
models are to be included on the Type
Acceptance Certificate. These models must
be included on the foreign Type Certificate.
Each model included on the Type
Acceptance Certificate must be covered by
the required data.
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Supply of data
• The following data should be supplied:
– A statement of the applicable design
certification standards.
– General interior arrangement
configuration drawings
– Three-view drawing exterior configuration.
– Master drawing list
– Master equipment list
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• Supply of data (Continued)
– Aircraft Flight Manual including the Configuration
Deviation List, if applicable.
– Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
– Certification compliance (checklist)
– Data and descriptive information needed by the
Authority to approve the type certificate data sheet.
– Listing of service life for critical parts subject to
fatigue.
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• Supply of continuing airworthiness data
Type acceptance is conditional on the continued
airworthiness support of the aircraft
and components in the form of
service bulletins and other instructions,
amendments to documents, and foreign
airworthiness directives etc. The applicant must
arrange for the foreign Type Certificate holder to
continue to supply this data.
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• The ‘Authority’ should arrange with the
nominated NAA for the supply
of airworthiness directives
issued by that NAA for the type
of aircraft concerned.
CONDITIONS, REFUSAL,
SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION
Issue of a Type Acceptance Certificate subject to
conditions
– The ‘Authority’ may issue a Type
Acceptance Certificate (TAC) subject to
conditions, provided there are reasonable
grounds for believing that issuing the
certificate without imposing conditions or
taking other measures would constitute a
significant threat to aviation safety.
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CONDITIONS, REFUSAL, SUSPENSION
OR CANCELLATION
Refusal to issue a Type Acceptance
Certificate
• Note that ‘Authority’ may, refuse to issue a
Type Acceptance Certificate if there are
reasonable safety grounds not to do so.
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• Suspension or cancellation of a TAC.
The ‘Authority’ may suspend or cancel a
TAC if it considers that it is
necessary to do so in the interests
of aviation safety. An inability on the part of the
foreign Type Certificate holder to provide
ongoing technical support for the aircraft type
may constitute grounds for such suspension or
cancellation.
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• Consultation
• The ‘Authority’ should consult with and
consider the views of, the applicant, the
NAA that issued the foreign Type
Certificate, and the manufacturer.
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Director should exercise powers personally
Normally only the Director has the power to:
– issue a Type Acceptance Certificate
subject to a condition,
– refuse to issue a Type Acceptance
Certificate or
– suspend or cancel a Type Acceptance
Certificate.
AGED TRANSPORT
CATEGORY AIRCRAFT
• The applicant should be aware that before a
standard CoA can be issued to such an aircraft, the
‘Authority’ may require additional data related to
the aircraft history, structural integrity programs,
supplementary inspections etc.
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• TYPE CERTIFICATION
COMPLETION CHECKLIST
• Resolution of all technical issues.
• A statement from the ‘Authority’ certifying
compliance with the type certification basis
or agreed certification criteria (including
additional technical conditions).
• Compliance checklist.
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CHECK LIST
• Instructions for Continued Airworthiness or
Airworthiness Limitations.
• Draft Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Draft Type Certificate Data Sheet.
• Noise Evaluation Statement (not required for
amended TCs).
• Programme Dates established (end, TCDS follows)
TYPE DATA SHEETS
• AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. A-780 Revision 12
PIPER
PA-12
PA-12S
August 28, 1995
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Type Certificate Holder
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.
2926 Piper DriveVero Beach, Florida 32960
I - Model PA-12, 3 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM
(Utility Category), Approved March 24, 1947.
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– Engine Lycoming O-235-C (See also Item 103 for
optional engine)
– Fuel 73 minimum octane aviation gasoline
– Engine Limits - For all operations, 2600 rpm (100 hp.)
– Airspeed Limits- Maneuvering 94 mph (82 knots TIA)
– Cruising 110 mph (96 knots) True Ind.
– Never exceed (Normal)138 mph (120 knots) True Ind.
–
(Utility) 148 mph (129 knots) True Ind.
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– C.G. Range (+ 9.0) to (+ 18.6)
– Empty Weight C.G. Range(+ 9.5) to (+ 13.3)
– When empty weight C.G. falls within this range,
computation of critical fore and aft C.G. positions is
unnecessary. Range is not valid for non-standard
arrangements.
– Maximum Weight, Normal Category: 1750 lbs.
–
Utility Category: 1500 lbs.
– Number of Seats 3 (One at + 6 and two at + 34)
– Only one person permitted in rear seat when
operating in Utility Category.
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– Maximum Baggage 41 lbs. (+ 56)
– Fuel Capacity38 gallons (+ 23) (one 19 gallon
tank in each wing)
– Oil Capacity 6 quarts (-41)
– Control Surface Movements Elevator 27°Up
32°Down
– Rudder, 20°Left 20° Right
– Aileron 31°Up 25° Down
– Stabilizer 1°15'Up 5°30' Down
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– Serial Nos. Eligible 12-1 and up.
– Required Equipment
Landplane - Items
1(a), 101, 102, 201(a), 202(a) and 401(a).
– Skiplane - Items 1(a), 101, 102, 203, and
401(b).
II - Model PA-12S, 3 PCSM
(Normal Category Only).
• Approved August 11, 1948.
– Engine: Lycoming O-235-C (See also Item 103
for optional engine)
– Fuel 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline
– Engine Limits: For all operations, 2600 rpm,
100hp
– Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 97 mph (82 kts
TIA, Cruising110 mph. (96 knots) True Ind.
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– Never exceed 138 mph (120 knots) True Ind.
– C.G. Range (+ 15.2) to (+ 18.2) at 1838 lbs.
– (+ 9.2) to (+ 18.2) at 1405 lbs. or less, Straight line
variation between points given.
– Empty Weight C.G. Range: (+ 9.5) to (+ 13.3).
– When empty weight C.G. falls within this range,
computation of critical fore and aft C.G. positions is
unnecessary. Range is not valid for non-standard
arrangements.
– Maximum Weight 1838 lbs.
TYPE DATA SHEETS
– Number of Seats 3 (One at + 6 and two at + 34)
– Maximum Baggage 41 lbs. (+ 56)
– Fuel Capacity38 gallons (+ 23) (One 19 gallon
tank in each wing.)
– Oil Capacity 6 quarts (-41)
– Serial Nos. Eligible 12-1 and up.
– Required Equipment: Items 1(a), 101, 102, 204
and 401(d).
TYPE DATA SHEETS
• Specifications Pertinent to All Models
– Datum: Leading edge of wing
– Leveling Means:Plumb bob from machine screw at door
frame channels near upper rear corner of door to hole in
plate near rear seat.
– Certification BasisType Certificate No. 780 (CAR 3)
– Production Basis: Approved for manufacture of spare parts
only under Production Certificate No. 206.
– Export Eligibility: Deleted as of - August 28, 1995.
– Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the
weight of an item of equipment indicates net weight change
Propellers and Propeller
Accessories
• Propeller - Sensenich 74FE44, 74FE54, or any other fixed
pitch wood propeller which is eligible for the engine
power and speed and which meets the following limits:
• With O-235-C or O-235-C1 engine - landplane and
skiplane:
• Static rpm at max. permissible throttle setting:
• Not over 2300, not under 1900.
• No additional tolerance permitted.
• Diameter: Not over 76 inches, not under 72 inches.(More
Engine and Engine Accessories
- Fuel and Oil System
• 101. Carburetor air heater
+ 1 lbs. (-35)
• 102. Carburetor air scoop
• 103. Engine - Lycoming O-235-C1 No Weight
Change
• Fuel - 80 minimum octane aviation gasoline
• Engine limits: Take off 2800 rpm (115 hp)
• All other operations 2600 rpm (108 hp)
Landing Gear and Floats
• 201.Two main wheel-brake assemblies, 8.00-4, Type III
(a) Goodrich model 841, with 8.00-4, 4-Ply rating tires
and regular tubes + 31 lbs. (+ 1)
Brake Assembly #D-2-13 (modified per Piper Dwg.
31293)
• 202. Tail wheel installations (a) Full swivel (Scott
Aviation Model 3000B-2) + 5 lbs. (+ 200) *(b) Steerable
- full swivel (Scott Aviation Model 3-24B) No Weight
Change (c) Steerable - Lang Model D-501+ 2 lbs. (+
200)
Electrical Equipment
• 301. Battery (12 volt)
+ 25 lbs. (+ 68)
• 302. Positions lights+ 3 lbs. (+ 65)
• *303.Landing lights in wing leading edge
(Grimes D-3650) per Dwgs. Nos. 1 & 2,
Mountain States+ 4 lbs. (+ 5)
• 304. Landing lights in wing leading edge
per Piper Dwg. 12534
+ 4 lbs. (+ 5)
Interior Equipment
• 401.One of the following CAA (FAA) Approved
Airplane Flight Manuals revised to include any
statement required under "Propellers and Propeller
Accessories" and/or Item 103, if applicable.
• (a) Airplane Flight Manual dated March 24, 1947,
or Piper Report No. 551 dated March 24, 1947 includes Propeller Item 1 and O-235-C engine.
• (b) Piper Report No. 570 dated April 15, 1947,
includes Propeller Item 3 and O-235-C engine.
The following placards must be
displayed:
• (a) In front and in clear view of the pilot:
• "This airplane must be operated in
compliance with the CAA Approved
Operating Limitations(or Airplane Flight
Manual)"In front and in clear view of
pilot:"Normal Category - No acrobatic
maneuvers including spins approved.”
"Utility Category - No acrobatic
maneuvers….
The following placards must be
displayed:
approved except those listed below:"
• Maneuver
Entry Speed
• Chandelles
110 mph
• Lazy Eights
110 mph
• Steep Turns
90 mph
(X)