Outline Of Entire 14 CFR Part 121 Air Carrier Certification Process
1. Certification and Voluntary Safety Programs -- a. General Information about Safety Programs -- b. Safety Management System (SMS) -- c. Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) -- d. Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) -- e. Preparation for Certification with a Safety Management System
2. Introduction to Certification -- a. Introduction to Part 121 Air Carrier Certification -- b. Overview of the Process -- c. The FAA's Approach to System Safety and Certification -- d. Roles -- e. Certification Questions and Answers
3. Completing the Pre-Application Checklist -- a. Introduction to Pre-Application -- b. Plan Your Strategy -- c. Signal Your Intent to Apply for Certification -- d. Complete the Pre-Application Checklist Documents -- e. Submit the Formal Application Letter and Required Documents
4. Completing the Certification Process -- a. Introduction to the Certification Process -- b. Phase 1: Application -- c. Phase 2: Design Assessment -- d. Phase 3: Performance Assessment -- e. Phase 4: Administrative Functions -- f. Certification Process Feedback Form (PDF)
5. Resources List
6. Certification Consultants -- a. How to become a Certification Consultant -- b. Qualified Certification Consultants List (PDF)
OVERVIEW OF THE PART 121 AIR CARRIER CERTIFICATION PROCESS
The certification process for part 121 applicants consists of a pre-application process and a series of four phases and three gates that must be successfully completed when progressing between phases.
Pre-Application Process This part of the process is the most complex, demanding, and time consuming.
Application Phases Phase 1: Application - This phase begins when an applicant submits a request to the CHDO for a formal application meeting. Phase 2: Design Assessment - The FAA reviews how well you design, document, and audit your safety-critical processes. These processes must comply with regulations and safety standards and allow you to manage the hazard related risk in your system. Phase 3: Performance Assessment - The FAA observes and monitors many types of applicant activities to confirm that your operating systems produce the intended results. Phase 4: Administrative functions - The FAA issues an Air Carrier or Operating Certificate and Operations Specifications when you have completed all requirements, phases and gates of the certification process.
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