delivered to the prime manufacturer's plant.

(c) A description of the methods used for production inspection of individual parts and complete assemblies, including the identification of any special manufacturing processes involved, the description of the means used to control such processes, a description of the final test procedure for the complete product, and, in the case of aircraft, a copy of the manufacturer's production flight test procedure and checkoff list.

(d) An outline of the materials review system, including the procedure for recording review board decisions and disposing of rejected parts.

(e) An outline of a system by means of which company inspectors are kept currently informed regarding changes in engineering drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures.

(1) A list or chart showing location and type of inspection stations.

§ 1.36-1 Quality control data requirements (FAA policies which apply to § 1.36).

The quality control data (one copy only) should be submitted in manual form with the Application for a Production Certificate, Form ACA-332, to the local FAA Aviation Safety Agent. The data should include such material as inspection procedures, process controls, production and inspection control forms, imprint of the various inspection stamps, etc.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.36-2 Quality control data (FAA in

terpretations which apply to § 1.36).

The words "description," "statement” and "outline" as used in § 1.36 are interpreted to mean a comprehensive description of the quality control organization and the methods, procedures and practices employed to control the quality of the finished product.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.37

Information on subsidiary manu

facturers.

The prime manufacturer shall make available information regarding all major inspections accomplished by a subsidiary manufacturer for acceptance of parts or assemblies for which the prime manufacturer is responsible.

Subsequent to the issuance of a production certificate, any changes to the quality control system shall be subject to review by the Administrator. The holder of a production certificate shall immediately notify the Administrator in writing of any such changes affecting the data prescribed in § 1.36.

§ 1.38-1 Changes in quality control system (FAA interpretations which ap ply to § 1.38).

(a) The phrase, “any changes to the quality control system," is interpreted to mean changes to a manufacturer's organization, systems, procedures or processes which may affect the inspection, conformity, or airworthiness of the product. Changes which are not consistent with the quality control data submitted in accordance with § 1.36 must be promptly forwarded to the FAA by means of revised pages or supplemental information. The FAA will review these changes to determine that the quality, conformity, or airworthiness of the product will not be adversely affected.

(b) It is not the purpose of this requirement to impose an unrealistic burden on the holder of the production certificate by requiring an immediate notification of each and every insignificant change in the operations of the quality control systems as may be necessary on a day to day basis. The intent is to provide current quality control data for the use of the FAA Aviation Safety Agent in the performance of his duties and responsibilities.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.39 Multiple products.

The Administrator may authorize more than one type certificated product to be manufactured under the terms of

one production certificate provided that the products have similar production characteristics.

§ 1.39-1 Multiple products (FAA policies which apply to § 1.39).

More than one airplane type may be manufactured under the same production certificate, provided the types of construction and processes are similar. However, two basically different products such as an airplane and helicopter or an airplane and an engine will not be included under one production certificate. Separate production certificates will be issued for dissimilar products.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.40 Production limitation record.

A production limitation record shall be issued as part of a production certificate. The record shall list the type certificate of every product which the applicant is authorized to manufacture under the terms of a production certificate. Where different models of a basic type approved under the same type certificate number require different fabrication methods and processes, the Administrator may list the model designation of the product for which authorization is given, as well as the type certificate number, on the production limitation record.

§ 1.40-1 Production limitation record (FAA policies which apply to § 1.40). The production limitation record is actually page 2 of the production certificate. Therefore, the Production Certificate, Form ACA-333, and the Production Limitation Record, Form ACA-333a, should always be displayed together. (See § 1.45, Display.) Products approved for production under the terms of the production certificate are listed on the production limitation record by type certificate number(s) and date issued. Revisions to the production certificate for the purpose of adding or deleting a product are accomplished by revising the production limitation record only (see § 1.41-1).

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.41

Modification of the production limitation record.

The holder of a production certificate desiring the addition of a type certificate and/or model to the production certifcate shall submit an application therefor

upon a form and in a manner prescribed by the Administrator. The applicant shall comply with the applicable requirements of §§ 1.32 through 1.36 and 1.38.

§ 1.41-1 Modifying a production limitation record (FAA policies which apply to § 1.41).

(a) To obtain the addition of a new type certificate number to a production limitation record, the manufacturer should submit an Application for Production Certificate, Form ACA332, in duplicate. This application should be accompanied by any changes in the quality control data (see §§ 1.30, 1.36, 1.37 and 1.38) not previously reported which are pertinent to products covered by the new type certificate.

(1) Upon approval of the quality control data and a satisfactory inspection of the facilities, a superseding production limitation record will be issued, listing the new type certificate number. The manufacturer will be requested to return the superseded production limitation record for cancellation.

(b) To obtain the extension of production certificate privileges for a new model added to a type certificate previously listed on the production limitation record the manufacturer may follow the procedure outlined in paragraph (a) of this section, or notify the FAA that production certification privileges are desired with respect to the new model by so indicating in the space provided on the Application for Type Certificate, Form ACA-312. If the application for production certificate privileges is approved, the manufacturer will be notified that these privileges have been extended to cover the new model.

(c) The manufacturer, by letter, may request the deletion of one or more type certificates from a production limitation record. It is recommended that the manufacturer request deletions of type certificates on the production limitation record when neither complete products nor spare parts covered by such certificates are being produced. In such cases, a revised production limitation record reflecting the requested changes will be issued by the FAA regional office and forwarded to the manufacturer with a request that the superseded production limitation record be returned for cancellation.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956]

§ 1.42 Transferability.

A production certificate shall not be transferred. § 1.42-1

Change of ownership (FAA policies which apply to § 1.42). When the ownership of a company holding a production certificate is transferred, the production certificate should be surrendered to the appropriate FAA regional office for cancellation. The new owner should apply for a new production certificate which will be processed as an original application in accordance with § 1.30.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956]

§ 1.43 Inspections and tests.

A representative of the Administrator shall be permitted to make such inspections and in the case of aircraft, flight tests as may be necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of the regulations in this subchapter.

§ 1.43-1

Inspection by FAA representative (FAA policies which apply to § 1.43).

The FAA representative will maintain surveillance of the manufacturer's facilities; make such spot inspections of individual products as may be necessary to ascertain that the manufacturing facilities and quality control system continuously comply with related requirements and that individual products conform with approved type design data; and issue domestic and export airworthiness certificates. The representative is authorized to approve certain design changes and repairs, and to assist in other activities involving the Civil Air Regulations; e. g., witnessing various types of engineering and quality control inspections and tests, investigating reported service difficulties and accidents, and training and supervising Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representa

tives.

(a) Inspection station surveillance. This is one of the inspection techniques which the FAA representative will use in evaluating the continued acceptability of the manufacturing facilities, systems, and procedures, and in determining that component parts and the completed products reasonably conform to the type design data. This inspection technique involves a systematic evaluation of the operation of the manufacturer's inspection stations. Each station, as listed in the manufacturer's quality control data,

will be visited and evaluated as often as the FAA representative deems necessary to assure that quality products are being produced. The results of these station inspections will be recorded on a suitable form for future reference and follow-up. In accomplishing station inspection activities, the following general items or factors will be evaluated:

(1) Adherence to established quality control data.

(2) Adequacy and competency of the quality control system.

(3) Operation of the designee system. (4) Adequacy of facilities and equipment.

(5) Availability of adequate drawings, engineering orders, etc.

(6) Adequacy of inspection aids, devices, gauges, etc.

(7) Adequacy of inspection records (travel sheets, reports, tags, stamps, etc.).

(8) Operation of Materials Review Board.

(9) Identification and disposition of items processed by Materials Review Board.

(10) Adequacy of processes control. (11) Completeness and accuracy of inspection records.

(b) Production conformity inspection. This is a technique used by the FAA representative to supplement inspection station surveillance; or in small plants with a low rate of production, it may be used in lieu of station inspection. A conformity inspection is an inspection of a part or process conducted to establish the degree of conformity with the applicable drawings or specification.

(1) Production conformity inspections will be made on major structural items and assemblies such as major structural forgings and castings, critical parts, major assemblies and subassemblies, systems, installations, and processes. The conformity inspection of minor items will be held to a minimum whenever feasible.

(2) In evaluating the inspection control of an area, random samples of the part(s) being manufactured in the area will be subjected to detailed conformity inspection only after the parts have been accepted in accordance with the manufacturer's established procedures. The FAA representative may inspect the part, or he may witness the inspection conducted by the manufacturer's employee. General shop practices and workmanship will also be considered in the evaluation.

(3) The FAA representative will check equipment and process records against the product characteristics to evaluate the effectiveness of the control.

(4) Examples of conformity inspections are as follows:

(i) The physical dimensional checking, or the witnessing of the physical dimensional checking, of a part and, where applicable, the complete product or assembly, to the specified dimensions on the approved drawings.

(ii) Witnessing the heat treatment of parts and checking the various steps followed in the heat treatment operation against the applicable specifications.

(iii) Conducting or witnessing resistance spot welding pull tests and checking the results to the applicable specification or drawings.

(iv) Witnessing the hardness testing of heat treated steel and aluminum parts.

(v) Checking, or witnessing the checking of, the moisture content of lumber to the applicable drawing or specification.

(vi) Witnessing the production testing to determine the engine's fuel and oil consumption and maximum power characteristics.

(vii) Witnessing the inspection of propellers for balance, blade edge and face alignment, track, blade contour, assembly, and operation.

(viii) Checking a rivet pattern to an applicable drawing.

(ix) Checking an oxyacetylene welder while he is accomplishing a weld.

(x) Witnessing the laboratory checking of plating or heat treatment solution to the applicable specifications.

(c) Additional inspections of parts and assemblies. These will be conducted on a sampling basis to the extent and frequency necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of inspection control and related functions; to assure proper fabricating and assembly methods and procedures; and to ascertain that adequate safeguards are employed to minimize the probability of damage to materials, parts and assemblies. During these inspections, it will also be ascertained that inspection tags, "travel" cards, etc., are being properly completed, and that parts in process are properly identified during the various stages of fabrication.

worthiness requirements and are safe for operation. Upon application and following completion of satisfactory inspection, the FAA representative will issue domestic airworthiness certificates or certificates of airworthiness for export. (e) Interim inspections. As considered necessary, the FAA representative will conduct interim inspections of changes to the manufacturing and quality control procedures that occur from time to time which may affect the airworthiness of the product.

(f) Annual inspections. A factory inspection will be conducted at least once a year to assure that the facilities are at least equivalent to the standards described in the quality control data for the issuance of the production certificate. Any conditions found which are not considered equivalent to the standards, or appear undesirable, will be reported to the manufacturer for consideration and corrective action.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8804, Nov. 14, 1956]

§ 1.43-2 Inspection by FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives (FAA policies which apply to § 1.43).

A manufacturer holding a production certificate may obtain the appointment of individuals in his employ as Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives who may be authorized to act in the capacity of Aviation Safety Agents. Information relative to the designation and the authority of these representatives is contained in Part 418 of this title (Regulations of the Administrator).

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8805, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.44

Duration.

A production certificate shall remain in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked, or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator, or the location of the manufacturing facility is changed.

[20 F.R. 7722, Oct. 14, 1955]

§ 1.44-1 Duration (FAA policies which apply to § 1.44)

(a) Surrender. Where production has been indefinitely or permanently discontinued, the manufacturer should surrender the production certificate to the regional office, or to the assigned Aviation Safety Agent, with a written request for cancellation.

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(b) Suspension or revocation. pension or revocation of a production certificate will be handled in accordance with the enforcement procedures contained in Part 408 of this title (Regulations of the Administrator).

(c) Change in location. In the event the manufacturing facilities are physically moved from the location indicated on the production certificate, the certificate will automatically terminate and should be returned to the regional office, or assigned agent, for cancellation. [CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8805, Nov. 14, 1956]

A production certificate shall be prominently displayed in the main office of the factory.

§ 1.45-1 Display (FAA policies which apply to § 1.45).

The purpose of § 1.45 is to make the certificates available to representatives of the Administrator in order that they may at any time see that the certificates are current and in order. To facilitate such an examination, it is recommended that production certificates be posted in a conspicuous place in the office of the factory.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8805, Nov. 14, 1956] § 1.46 Responsibility of holder.

The holder of a production certificate shall maintain the quality control system in conformity with the data and procedures approved for the production certificate. He also shall determine that each completed product submitted for airworthiness certification or approval is in conformity with the type design and is in a condition for safe operation. AIRCRAFT AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION § 1.50

Identification.

(a) Each product manufactured under the terms of a type or production certificate shall display permanently such data as may be required to show its identity. The data shall include such of the following items as the Administrator finds appropriate: (1) Manufacturer's name, (2) model designation, (3) manufacturer's serial number (if article is numbered serially), otherwise the date of manufacture, except that articles subject to deterioration as a result of aging (parachutes, parachute flares, etc.), shall bear the date of manufacture in addition to the serial number, if any, (4) type cer

tificate number, (5) production certificate number, (6) capacity or rating. § 1.50-1 Identification (FAA policies which apply to § 1.50).

(a) The primary purpose of identification data is to furnish information which will readily identify and indicate the approval status of individual products fabricated under the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations. The identification plate attached to products which are manufactured under the terms of a production certificate should list both the type and production certificate numbers. Those type certificated products manufactured without benefit of a production certificate should list the type certificate number.

(b) The "Capacity or Rating" should be indicated in the identification data with respect to products such as engines, and other products for which definite ratings or capacities are established. The display of ratings on aircraft and propellers is not necessary.

(c) After the product has been properly identified by the manufacturer and approved by the Administrator, the identi fication data required by this section should not be changed or altered withou the approval of the FAA, and it should remain with the product to which assigned.

(d) For example, the following shoul not be changed or altered without FAA approval:

(1) Manufacturer's name.

(2) Model designation.

(3) The manufacturer's serial numbe (4) Date of manufacture when re quired.

(5) Type Certificate number.

(6) Production Certificate number ( applicable).

(7) Capacity or rating (if applicable) (e) For requirements concerning ider tification plates, see the airworthine part applicable to the particular produ involved.

[CAM 1 Rev., 21 F. R. 8805, Nov. 14, 1956] REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION PART