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0.1 Table of Content
PART 0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................... 2
0 General......................................................................................................................................... 3
0.1 Table of Content ....................................................................................................................... 3
0.2 Revision Details........................................................................................................................ 9
0.3 Distribution List...................................................................................................................... 10
0.4 DOH Internal Approval .......................................................................................................... 11
0.5 Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................... 12
0.6 Definitions............................................................................................................................... 15
PART 1 ORGANIZATION........................................................................................................ 18
1 Management............................................................................................................................... 19
1.1 Objective of this Handbook and Commitment Statement ...................................................... 19
1.2 Responsible Person for Administration of Handbook ............................................................ 21
1.3 Design Assurance System Changes, DOH Amendment Procedure ....................................... 22
1.3.1 Classification of Changes to the Design Assurance System................................................ 22
1.3.2 Handbook Amendment Procedure....................................................................................... 23
1.3.3 Approval of the new Issue / Revision:................................................................................. 24
1.4 Presentation of Design Organization ...................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 Corporate Introduction......................................................................................................... 25
1.4.2 Description of Design Organization .................................................................................... 25
1.4.3 Design Experiences.............................................................................................................. 26
1.4.4 Facilities............................................................................................................................... 26
1.5 Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................ 28
1.6 Organization Charts ................................................................................................................ 29
1.7 Human Resources ................................................................................................................... 30
1.7.1 Design Engineer (DE).......................................................................................................... 30
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1.7.2 Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)........................................................................... 31
1.8 Management Staff................................................................................................................... 34
1.8.1 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ........................................................................................... 34
1.8.2 Head of Design Organization (HDO) .................................................................................. 34
1.8.3 Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) ............................................................................. 35
1.8.4 Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM) .............................................................. 37
1.8.5 Management Review Board................................................................................................. 38
1.9 Authorization Table ................................................................................................................ 39
1.10 Staff Training........................................................................................................................ 40
1.10.1 Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training ........................................... 40
1.10.2 Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Training........................................................................... 41
PART 2 INDEPENDENT SYSTEM MONITORING............................................................... 42
2 Independent System Monitoring................................................................................................ 43
2.1 Scope of ISM .......................................................................................................................... 43
2.2 Audit Plan ............................................................................................................................... 44
2.3 Performance of an Audit......................................................................................................... 45
2.4 Determination and Monitoring of Findings and Corrective Actions...................................... 46
PART 3 CHANGES TO TYPE CERTIFICATE........................................................................ 47
3 Changes to Type Certificate....................................................................................................... 48
3.1 Overall Workflow................................................................................................................... 48
3.2 Specification and Description of the Change.......................................................................... 51
3.3 Classification of Changes to the Type Certificate .................................................................. 52
3.3.1 Minor Changes..................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.2 Major Changes..................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.3 Notes .................................................................................................................................... 56
3.4 TC Basis for a Change to Type Certification.......................................................................... 60
3.5 Certification Program (CP)..................................................................................................... 62
3.6 Compliance Check List (CCL) ............................................................................................... 63
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3.7 Declaration of Compliance ..................................................................................................... 64
3.8 Approval of Changes .............................................................................................................. 65
3.8.1 Approval of Minor Changes ................................................................................................ 65
3.8.2 Approval of Major Changes................................................................................................. 65
PART 4 REPAIRS...................................................................................................................... 66
4 Repairs ....................................................................................................................................... 67
4.1 Overall Workflow................................................................................................................... 67
4.2 Damage Description................................................................................................................ 70
4.3 Repair Description .................................................................................................................. 71
4.4 Unrepaired Damage ................................................................................................................ 72
4.5 Classification of Repairs......................................................................................................... 73
4.5.1 Minor Repairs ...................................................................................................................... 73
4.5.2 Major Repairs....................................................................................................................... 75
4.6 TC Basis for a Repair Design ................................................................................................. 76
4.7 Certification Program (CP)..................................................................................................... 77
4.8 Compliance Check List (CCL) ............................................................................................... 78
4.9 Declaration of Compliance ..................................................................................................... 79
4.10 Approval of Repairs.............................................................................................................. 80
4.10.1 Approval of Minor Repairs................................................................................................ 80
4.10.2 Approval of Major Repairs................................................................................................ 80
PART 5 DESIGN PROCESS ..................................................................................................... 81
5 Design Process........................................................................................................................... 82
5.1 Initiation of Design Process.................................................................................................... 82
5.2 Typical Engineering Design Process ...................................................................................... 83
5.3 Management of a Design Project............................................................................................ 86
5.4 Configuration Control............................................................................................................. 87
PART 6 COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION......................................................................... 88
6 Compliance Demonstration ....................................................................................................... 89
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6.1 Means of Compliance ............................................................................................................. 89
6.2 Engineering Evaluation........................................................................................................... 91
6.3 Test.......................................................................................................................................... 92
6.3.1 Test Plan............................................................................................................................... 92
6.3.2 Conformity Inspection, Conformity Statement.................................................................... 92
6.3.3 Witnessing............................................................................................................................ 93
6.3.4 Test Report........................................................................................................................... 93
6.4 Compliance Demonstration Document................................................................................... 95
PART 7 COORDINATION BETWEEN DO AND PO/MRO................................................... 96
7 Coordination between DO and PO/MRO .................................................................................. 97
7.1 Coordination between DO and PO ......................................................................................... 97
7.1.1 Data Exchange ..................................................................................................................... 97
7.1.2 Production Deviations and Concessions.............................................................................. 98
7.1.3 Identification of Parts and Appliances................................................................................. 98
7.2 Coordination between DO and MRO ..................................................................................... 99
PART 8 DOCUMENT CONTROL.......................................................................................... 100
8 Document Control.................................................................................................................... 101
8.1 Reference Documents........................................................................................................... 101
8.2 Project and Document Naming System................................................................................ 102
8.2.1 Project Naming .................................................................................................................. 102
8.2.2 Document Naming............................................................................................................. 103
8.2.3 Drawing Naming................................................................................................................ 103
8.3 Distribution of Design Data.................................................................................................. 105
8.4 Record Keeping .................................................................................................................... 106
PART 9 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ........................................................................... 107
9 Continued Airworthiness ......................................................................................................... 108
9.1 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).................................................................. 108
9.2 Service Bulletin (SB)............................................................................................................ 111
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9.3 Failures, Malfunctions and Defects ...................................................................................... 112
9.3.1 Monitoring Occurrences .................................................................................................... 112
9.3.2 Classification and Investigation of Occurrences................................................................ 112
9.3.3 Occurrence Report ............................................................................................................. 114
PART 10 DESIGN SUPPLIERS.............................................................................................. 116
10 Design Suppliers.................................................................................................................... 117
10.1 General Criteria................................................................................................................... 117
10.2 Selection Criteria for Design Suppliers .............................................................................. 119
10.3 Subcontracting to Design Suppliers without DOA............................................................. 120
10.4 Subcontracting to Design Suppliers with DOA.................................................................. 121
PART 11 OPERATIONAL SUITABILITY DATA .................................................................. 122
11 Operational Suitability Data (OSD)....................................................................................... 123
11.1 Description.......................................................................................................................... 123
11.2 Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)....................................................................... 126
11.2.1 Impact Analysis ............................................................................................................... 126
11.2.2 Classification.................................................................................................................... 127
11.2.3 Necessary Development................................................................................................... 128
11.2.4 Approval as a Part of Change to Type Certificate........................................................... 130
11.3 Cabin Crew Data (CCD)..................................................................................................... 131
11.3.1 Applicability of Change................................................................................................... 131
11.3.2 Impact Analysis ............................................................................................................... 132
11.3.3 Classification.................................................................................................................... 132
11.3.4 Provision of CCD Supplement to the End-user............................................................... 133
PART 12 APPENDICES............................................................................................................ 135
12 Appendices............................................................................................................................. 136
12.1 CAA IRI DOA Certificate and Terms of Approval............................................................ 136
12.2 Compliance Matrix to CAA IRI Part 21............................................................................. 140
12.3 List of Management Staff ................................................................................................... 143
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12.4 List of Design Engineers & Certification Verification Engineers...................................... 144
12.5 List of Suppliers.................................................................................................................. 145
12.6 Forms .................................................................................................................................. 146
12.6.1 List of Forms.................................................................................................................... 146
12.6.2 Sample of Forms.............................................................................................................. 147
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0.2 Revision Details
Issue No. Revision No. Date Description
01 00 January 2021 Initial issue
02 00 October 2022
Significant changes in DAS as follow:
- Changing the HOA
- Changing the HISM
Changing the DOH forms.
Changing the organizational chart.
Adding the test process flowchart.
Adding the DE/CVE list.
Adding the design supplier list.
Minor editorial corrections.
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0.3 Distribution List
This manual has been prepared in both paper and electronic copies; and is available to the
following mentioned receivers. The electronic copy is available in the secured local network for
ease of personnel accessibility.
No. Description Format
1 Ameen Technical Library Electronic and paper copy
2 Civil Aviation Authority of Iran (CAA IRI) Paper copy
3 Head of Design Organization (HDO) Electronic copy
4 Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) Electronic copy
5 Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM) Electronic copy
6 Design Organization staff Electronic copy
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0.4 DOH Internal Approval
The content of this DOH and associated procedures, are in compliance with CAA IRI Part 21
regulation, and approved by the following management staff:
Position Name and Signature
Head of Office of Airworthiness Hassan Javaherinia
Head of Design Organization Mohammad Javad Taghvaey
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0.5 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
A/C Aircraft
AC Advisory Circular
AMN Ameen Company
AD Airworthiness Directive
AFM Aircraft Flight Manual
ALS Airworthiness Limitation Section
AM Accountable Manager
AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance
AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual
AMP Aircraft Maintenance Program
ASM Aircraft Schematic Manual
ATA Air Transport Association
AWM Aircraft Wiring Manual
CAA IRI Civil Aviation Authority of Iran
CCD Cabin Crew Data
CCL Compliance Check List
CEO Chief Executive Officer
CMM Component Maintenance Manual
CMR Certification Maintenance Requirement
CP Certification Program
CRS Certificate of Release to Service
CS Certification Specification
CVE Compliance Verification Engineer
DAS Design Assurance System
DCM Document Control Manager
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Abbreviation Description
DDP Declaration of Design and Performance
DE Design Engineer
DO Design Organization
DOA Design Organization Approval
DOH Design Organization Handbook
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
EFB Electronic Flight Bag
EMI Electro Magnetic Interference
EWIS Electrical Wiring Interconnection System
EZAP Enhanced Zonal Analysis Procedure
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation
FCD Flight Crew Data
FMECA Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis
GM Guidance Material
HOA Head of Office of Airworthiness
HDO Head of Design Organization
HISM Head of Independent System Monitoring
IAW In Accordance With
ICA Instruction for Continued Airworthiness
IFE In Flight Entertainment
IPA Iranian Part Approval
IPC Illustrated Part Catalogue
ISM Independent System Monitoring
ITSO Iranian Technical Standard Order
LOPA Layout of Passenger Accommodation
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Abbreviation Description
MC Means of Compliance
MDL Master Document List
MH Man Hour
MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List
MRO Maintenance and Repair Organization
N/A Not Applicable
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OSD Operational Suitability Data
PMA Part Manufacturer Approval
PO Production Organization
POA Production Organization Approval
POH Pilot Operating Handbooks
PSU Passenger Service Unit
RAS Repair Approval Sheet
REV Revision
SATCOM Satellite Communication
SB Service Bulletin
SIL Service Information Letter
SIMD Simulator Data
SRM Structure Repair Manual
STC Supplemental Type Certificate
TC Type Certificate
TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet
TSM Trouble-Shooting Manual
VIP Very Important Person
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0.6 Definitions
Part 21:
Means the requirements and procedures for the certification of aircraft and related products, parts
and appliances, and of design and production organizations laid down in CAA IRI Part 21
regulation.
Iranian (European) Technical Standard Order (ITSO/ETSO):
Means a detailed airworthiness specification issued by the CAA IRI (EASA), to ensure compliance
with the requirements of Part-21 regulation as a minimum performance standard for specified
articles.
Iranian Part Approval (IPA):
The Iranian Part Approval of an article means the article has been produced in accordance with
approved design data not belonging to the type-certificate holder of the related product, except for
ITSO articles.
Design Assurance System (DAS):
Means the organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, resources and all planned and
systematic actions to ensure the proper functioning of the design organization and to provide
adequate confidence that the organization has the capability to design products or parts and
demonstrate and verify their compliance with the applicable CS and environmental protection
requirements.
Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE):
Means an engineer who has not been involved in subjected design activities, and is responsible to
independently check and approve compliance documents.
Aeronautical Product:
The terms aeronautical product includes type-certificated or restricted type-certificated aircraft,
engines, propellers and ITSO approved Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
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Change to the Type Certificate:
A change to the type certification of an aeronautical product. In the context of this document the
terms ‘change’, ‘design change’ and ‘change to type certification’ are synonymous.
Repair:
Means elimination of damage and/or restoration to an airworthy condition following initial release
into service by the manufacturer of any product, part or appliance. Elimination of damage by
replacement of parts or appliances without the necessity for design activity shall be considered as
a normal maintenance task and shall therefore require no approval under the CAA IRI Part 21
Subpart M.
Repair Design:
A repair instruction for those defective components or damaged structure elements which are not
covered in the applicable technical manuals such as AMM, TSM, CMM, SRM, etc.
Minor Change (Repair):
A change (repair) that has no appreciable effect on the mass, balance, structural strength,
reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emission, or any other
characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product.
Major Change (Repair):
All changes other than classified as minor.
Major-Significant Change:
A change to the type-certificate significant to the extent that it changes at the product level one or
more of the following: general configuration, principles of construction, or the assumptions used
for certification, but not to the extent to be considered a substantial change. The significance of
the change must be considered in the context of all previous relevant design changes and all related
revisions to the certification specifications of the applicable airworthiness code. Not all product
level changes are significant.
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Major-Non Significant Change:
A Major change which cannot be classified as significant or substantial.
Major-Substantial Change:
A change which is so extensive that a substantially complete investigation of compliance with the
applicable type-certification basis is required, and consequently a new type certificate, in
accordance with 21.A.19.
Type Certification Basis:
The certification specifications of the applicable airworthiness code as established in 21.A.17 and
21.A.101, as appropriate; special conditions; and equivalent level of safety findings applicable to
the product to be certificated.
Applicable Design Data:
Means all necessary drawings, specifications and other technical information provided by the
applicant for, or holder of a design organization approval, TC, STC, approval of repair or minor
change design, or ITSO authorization and released in a controlled manner to a production
organization approval holder. This should be sufficient for the development of production data to
enable repeatable manufacture to take place in conformity with the design data.
Not-Approved Design Data:
Prior to issue of the TC, STC, approval of repair or minor change design or ITSO authorization,
or equivalent, design data is defined as “not approved”, but parts and appliances may be released
with an CAA IRI Form 1 as a certificate of conformity (COC).
Approved Design Data:
After issue of the TC, STC, approval of repair or minor change or ITSO authorization, or
equivalent, this design data is defined as “approved”, and items manufactured in conformity are
eligible for release on a CAA IRI Form 1 for airworthiness purposes.
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1 Management
1.1 Objective of this Handbook and Commitment Statement
This Design Organization Handbook (DOH) and associated documents define the organization
and procedures upon which the “CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart J” approval of Ameen design
organization is based. All documents, forms and procedures referenced in this handbook should
be considered as an integral part of the DOH. The DOH is approved by the undersigned.
The undersigned shall:
a) Ensure that this DOH including the referenced documents is maintained in conformity with
the design assurance system.
b) Ensure that this DOH is used as a basic working document within the Ameen design
organization.
c) Ensure that all personnel including design suppliers are aware of the processes described in
this DOH and associated documents and will comply with the requirements of this DOH.
d) Ensure that the design of products, or changes or repairs thereof, as applicable, comply with
applicable requirements and have no unsafe feature.
e) Except for minor changes or repairs approved under the privilege of 21.A.263, provide to the
CAA IRI a statements and associated documentation confirming compliance with paragraph
(d) above. (21.A.265(c)).
f) Ensure that Ameen design organization has sufficient staff in numbers, competence and
experience with the appropriate authority to be able to discharge their allocated responsibilities.
g) Ensure that Ameen design organization’s accommodation, facilities and equipment are
adequate to comply with CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart J.
h) Understand that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with any new or
amended regulation published by the CAA IRI from time to time where these new or amended
regulation are in conflict with these procedures.
i) Understand that the CAA IRI may investigate and review any report, or make investigation of
partners and design suppliers.
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j) Understand that the CAA IRI will approve this organization whilst the CAA IRI is satisfied
that the procedures are being followed and work standards maintained.
k) Provide to the CAA IRI information or instructions related to required actions under 21.A.3B
(Airworthiness Directives) if required.
l) Understand that after the issue of the Ameen’ Design Organization Approval (DOA), each
change to the design assurance system that is significant to the showing of compliance or to
the airworthiness, operational suitability data and environmental protection of the product,
shall be approved by the CAA IRI. An application for approval shall be submitted in writing
to the CAA IRI and the Arisa design organization shall demonstrate to the CAA IRI, on the
basis of submission of proposed changes to this DOH, and before implementation of the
change, that it will continue to comply with CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart J after implementation.
m) Understand that each change to the terms of approval, shall be approved by the CAA IRI. An
application for a change to the terms of approval shall be submitted to the CAA IRI, by using
the CAA IRI form 82. The Ameen design organization shall then comply with the applicable
requirements of CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart J.
n) Further understand that the CAA IRI reserves the right to restrict, suspend or revoke the DOA
certificate, if the CAA IRI has evidence that procedures are not followed or standards not
upheld.
Signed by: Signed by:
Head of Office of Airworthiness Head of Design Organization
Hassan Javaherinia Mohammad Javad Taghvaey
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1.2 Responsible Person for Administration of Handbook
Administration of the Handbook is the responsibility of the Head of Office of Airworthiness
(HOA) who will ensure that:
- The Design Organization Handbook (DOH) remains current at all times to reflect the design
activities carried out by the Design Organization, and in particular; that changes in the Design
Assurance System (DAS) as described in subpart 1.3 are approved by CAA IRI through a
revision to the DOH.
- The revision procedure as defined in subpart 1.3 is followed.
- The DOH is distributed as defined in subpart 0.3.
- Design Organization personnel are made aware by e-mail or dedicated meetings by the Office
of Airworthiness, about all revisions to the DOH.
The Head of Office of Airworthiness has the overall responsibility for the DOH.
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1.3 Design Assurance System Changes, DOH Amendment Procedure
1.3.1 Classification of Changes to the Design Assurance System
All changes to the Design Assurance System (DAS) that are significant to the demonstration of
compliance or to the airworthiness and environmental protection of the product shall be approved
by the CAA IRI. For this purpose, the “application for significant changes or variation of scope
and terms of Part 21 DOA” (form CAA IRI form 82) will be filled out accordingly and officially
sent to CAA IRI.
Significant changes to the Design Assurance System are:
Organization:
- Change in ownership;
- Relocation;
- Change in the industrial organization (partnership, suppliers, design work sharing, etc.) unless
it can be shown that the independent checking function of the demonstration of compliance is
not affected;
- Change in the parts of the organization that contribute directly to the airworthiness or
environmental protection (independent checking function, Office of Airworthiness);
- Change to the independent monitoring principles.
Responsibilities:
Change of:
- the Head of Design Organization;
- the Head of Office of Airworthiness;
- the Head of the Independent Monitoring System;
- the CVEs;
- new distribution of responsibilities affecting airworthiness or environmental protection.
Procedures:
Changes to the principles of procedures related to:
- type certification;
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- the classification of changes and repairs as “Major” or “Minor”;
- the treatment of Major Changes and Major Repairs;
- the approval of the design of Minor Changes and Minor Repairs;
- the issue of information and instructions under the privilege of the DOA;
- the approval of documentary changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual;
- the approval of the design of Major repairs;
- continued airworthiness (Occurrence Reporting, Airworthiness Directives);
- the configuration control, when airworthiness or environmental protection is affected;
- the acceptance of design tasks undertaken by partners or design suppliers.
Resources:
- Substantial reduction in number, qualification and/or experience of staff, which significantly
affects the capability of the Design Organization to follow the procedures specified in this
handbook.
Scope / Privileges (Terms of Approval):
Change of:
- the scope of approval;
- the categories of products;
- the list of products;
- the privileges;
1.3.2 Handbook Amendment Procedure
The Design Organization Handbook (DOH) is controlled by “Issue No.” and “Revision No.” which
are placed on the header of each page. Text parts of this handbook affected by the last issue will
be marked by a vertical bar on the outboard side of the text.
All file of all changes to this handbook including the referenced documents are stored in the Ameen
electronic document storage, retrieval and archiving system, which is readily accessible for all
Ameen Design Organization staff.
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1.3.3 Approval of the new Issue / Revision:
1. Significant change(s) to DAS
When the handbook describing and introducing the significant change, Head of Office of
Airworthiness and Head of Design Organization will approve it, after the CAA IRI approves
the significant change.
2. Non-significant change(s) to DAS
The new issue/ revision of the handbook will be ultimately approved by signature of Head of
Design Organization, on the subpart 0.5 of this handbook.
When the changes affect almost 50% of the entire DOH, the Issue No. will be incremented and the
Revision No. will be reset to zero (e.g. Issue No./Rev. No.: 01/00, 02/00, 03/00, …). Otherwise;
the Issue No. will be kept and only the Revision No. will be incremented (e.g. Issue No./Rev. No.:
01/01, 01/02, 01/03, …).
Minor editorial changes to the handbook may be approved directly by the Head of Design
Organization through the Head of Office of Airworthiness, providing they have no impact on the
items described in subpart 1.3 above.
Formal publication of the latest approved issue/ revision will be controlled by a locked pdf file.
All parties on the distribution list (refer to subpart 0.4) will be notified of a new issue of the
handbook through electrical notification. All previous issues/ revisions of the handbook will be
kept by the Head of Office of Airworthiness for editorial traceability.
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1.4 Presentation of Design Organization
1.4.1 Corporate Introduction
Morgh Amin Sepehr Nili (for briefness is written “Ameen” in this handbook) is a privately held
corporate; which has been founded in the year 2019, by some of the Iranian aviation experts who
have a various aeronautical experiences in the title of initial and continuing airworthiness
management. Ameen will focus on giving divers design and production solutions for the aviation
industry in accordance with applicable CAA IRI Part 21 regulation, and several maintenance
services for aircraft components based on the CAA IRI Part 145 regulation.
For the time being, Ameen has gathered and hired some of the best universities’ graduated students
and also knowledgeable experts in the company’s scope of activities. The brilliant background of
previous successful experiences in design, production and maintenance of all Ameen founders,
encouraged them to shape the future growth of a safe, secure and sustainable air transport industry
that connects and enriches our world.
1.4.2 Description of Design Organization
The Ameen Design Organization performs design changes (Minor and Major) to the aircraft type
certificate and repair design under the privileges of its CAA IRI DOA certificate. The Ameen DO
is composed of several design groups. The group titles are listed below as well as their functions.
Electrics and Avionics group
Changes to; and installation of the electrical/avionics equipment and systems, etc.
Cabin interiors group
Changes to the cabin interior arrangements (LOPA change); including galleys, lavatories, stowage
cabinets, PSUs, partitions, sidewall and ceiling panels, passenger/crew seats configuration, etc.
Structure group
Changes to; and repairs of the primary and secondary structure elements, etc.
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The Design Organization uses its approval for the development of approved design data in the
form of minor and major changes to the type certification, through a Design Assurance System
(DAS). Refer to subpart 1.6 for the structure of the Design Organization.
1.4.3 Design Experiences
These are samples of design works which the Ameen personnel have performed in the past:
Classification of change/repair for several projects;
LOPA change, including change to passenger/crew seats configurations, stowage cabinets,
PSUs, partitions, etc.;
Installation of or change to the IFE systems;
Installation of EFB system;
Structure repair design;
Major structure repair design;
Involvement in ADS-B Out system installation;
Involvement in VIP cabin arrangement;
Electrical load analysis;
Structure load analysis;
Weight and Balance analysis;
Aircraft wiring changes;
TSO certification process;
Prototype design of some electrical and electronics components;
Development of ICA including operational and technical manual supplements;
1.4.4 Facilities
Ameen will ensure that the Design Organization has, or has access to, all the necessary facilities
and equipment to carry out the intended design processes.
The Ameen’s Office is:
No. 9, 14th St., Dehkadeye Olympic Blvd., Tehran, Iran
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Figure 1 - The general office accomodation layout of Ameen’s Design Organization
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1.5 Scope of Work
The Ameen design organization’s scope of work is performing design changes to the type
certificate and repairs, for large aircraft; including minor and major, in accordance with the
applicable type certification basis and environmental protection requirements, in the following
areas:
Avionics systems
- Navigation systems
- Autoflight systems
- Surveillance systems
- Indicating/Alerting systems
- Recording systems
- Information systems
Cabin
- Cabin interiors
- Electrical cabin systems
Structure
- Fuselage
Ameen; as a DOA holder, shall be entitled to perform design activities under CAA IRI Part 21 and
within the scope and terms of DOA certificate No. IR.21J.26.
The CAA IRI shall approve each change to the terms of approval. For a change to the terms of
approval, CAA IRI form 82 shall be completed and submitted to the CAA IRI.
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1.6 Organization Charts
Figure 2 - The Ameen corporate and its’ Design Organization charts
The “asterisked” positions are the elements of the Design Assurance System (DAS).
Chief Executive Officer
Maintenance
Organization
Production
Organization
Design
Organization
Administrative and
Financial
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1.7 Human Resources
1.7.1 Design Engineer (DE)
The persons nominated as a Design Engineer (DE) are listed in subpart 12.4. DEs are assigned the
following tasks:
- Preparing documents like design definition documents, design drawing, compliance
demonstration documents, programs and operating instructions; and filing test data, etc.;
- Confirm by signing of the document that the document was prepared with best engineering
practice, utmost care and to best knowledge of all facts affecting its contents and is completed.
With regard to upper mentioned tasks, the DE is responsible towards the Head of Design
Organization (HDO).
1.7.1.1 Qualification and Training of Design Engineers
Each of the DEs shall have undergone adequate training to qualify for the jobs assigned and possess
adequate professional experience. The DE shall be familiar with the procedures described in this
manual including project related documents affecting DE’s tasks.
The minimum requirements to be eligible for a DE are:
- A Master of Science (MSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) engineering degree in the field of
Aerospace, Mechanics, Electronics, Avionics or Aircraft Maintenance.
- Domination on required design and engineering software;
- Basic knowledge of the relevant certification requirements of CAA IRI Part 21;
- Basic knowledge of the relevant Certification Specification requirements (e.g. CS-25);
- Knowledge and understanding of Ameen’s DOH and associated procedures.
- Work experience relevant to the intended task. The experience will be judged case by case.
DEs when performing the design work, will compile all the reports, design documentation and
drawings for checking and being approved by the CVEs as described in subpart 1.7.2. The DE will
also propose a classification of a change/repair for CVE approval.
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1.7.1.2 Nomination of Design Engineers
The DEs are nominated by the HDO. For the nomination and appointment of DE, the HDO will
interview the candidate to ascertain the legislative, certification knowledge and technical
competence of him/her, to ensure that the qualification level and experience of the persons who
serve the function as DE satisfy the requirements of the respective tasks involved. During the
interview, the candidate will also be made fully aware of his/her responsibilities and limits of
authority. Every DE receives an authorization card which states his/her scope of authorization. The
authorization card is signed by the DE and the HDO. Form AMN-DO-F20 is used.
If necessary, the HDO will identify additional training the candidate will need to attend, prior to
the nomination as DE.
1.7.2 Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
The persons nominated as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) are listed in subpart 12.4.
CVEs are assigned the following tasks:
Independent checking of compliance demonstration documents (e.g. design definition
documents, design drawings, operating instructions, analysis, test programs, test data and
manuals required to be approved by the CAA IRI or under DOA privileges) for technical
accuracy and compliance verification with applicable airworthiness requirements; including
but not limited to the following items:
- The certification basis;
- The applicable certification specifications for the subject change or repair;
- CAA IRI requirements;
- All design and compliance documents including test program and data;
- All technical and operational supplements;
- Applicable operational requirements;
- Applicable environmental protection requirements;
- Applicable EWIS specifications;
- Applicable OSD specifications;
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Confirming the independent check with his/her signature.
Working in conjunction with the person(s) preparing compliance data but at the same time
being independent of the creation of such data.
Assessing, during classification, the potential for interaction with other technical disciplines
when the change or repair is simple and straight forward
Classification and approval of Design Deviations after evaluating the consequences on
airworthiness and environmental protection requirements as being minor.
With regard to upper mentioned tasks CVEs are solely responsible toward the HDO.
1.7.2.1 Qualification and Training of Compliance Verification Engineers
Each of the CVEs shall have undergone adequate training to qualify for the jobs assigned and
possess adequate professional experience. He/She shall be familiar with the procedures for
verification described in this manual including project related documents.
The minimum requirements to be eligible for a CVE are:
- Thorough knowledge of technical English language;
- A Master of Science (MSc) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) engineering degree in the field of
Aerospace, Mechanics, Electronics, Avionics or Aircraft Maintenance.
- Two years’ practical experience in the applicable field of design or engineering activities.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant CAA IRI Part 21 regulations;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant Certification Specification
requirements (e.g. CS-25);
- Thorough knowledge of the Ameen’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH) and associated
procedures and chapters including referenced procedures affecting the design, approval and
continued airworthiness process;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of CVE independency and responsibility about
checking and approving all compliance documents.
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1.7.2.2 Nomination of Compliance Verification Engineers
The CVEs are nominated by the HDO. For the nomination and appointment of DE, the HDO will
interview the candidate to ascertain the legislative, certification knowledge and technical
competence of him/her, to ensure that the qualification level and experience of the persons who
serve the function as CVE satisfy the requirements of the respective tasks involved. The HDO will
be assisted by recognized experts to evaluate the competences in the related technical field. During
the interview, the candidate will also be made fully aware of his/her responsibilities and limits of
authority. Every CVE receives an authorization card which states his/her scope of authorization.
The authorization card is signed by the CVE and the HDO. Form AMN-DO-F20 is used.
If necessary, the HDO will identify additional training on airworthiness aspects the candidate will
need to attend, prior to the nomination as CVE.
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1.8 Management Staff
Management staff of Ameen Design Organization comprises following functions:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO);
- Head of Design Organization (HDO);
- Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA); and
- Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM).
The credentials of the managers (HDO, HOA, HISM) are submitted to the CAA IRI on the format
of CAA IRI Form-4, in order that they may be seen to be appropriate in terms of relevant
knowledge and satisfactory experience related to the nature of the design activities.
1.8.1 Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Chief Executive Officer has the accountability, task and responsibility to provide the
necessary resources for the proper functioning of the Ameen’s Design Organization. All of the
CEO’s authorities may be delegated to the HDO if required.
1.8.2 Head of Design Organization (HDO)
The HDO has the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Unlimited responsibility and liability for ensuring the satisfactory accomplishment of the
design work carried out by or on behalf of Ameen’s DO;
- Determining the necessary resources for the proper functioning of the Ameen’s DO;
- Ensuring that the company’s DO properly discharges its responsibilities in accordance with
the appropriate regulations of CAA IRI Part 21 and the organization’s terms of approval;
- Ensuring that the procedures as specified in the DOH are maintained and followed;
- Ensuring that the design assurance system is functioning properly according to 21.A.239.
- Declaration of compliance, after completion and acceptance of all certification specification
and environmental protection requirements (see subparts 3.7 and 4.9).
- Overall technical responsibility for the company’s design engineering deliverables;
- Continued airworthiness support and safety of the product designed, changed or repaired by
the company’s DO;
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1.8.2.1 Qualification of HDO
The HDO has sufficient knowledge and authority to enable him/her to respond to CAA IRI and to
implement necessary improvements as:
1.8.3 Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA)
The HOA reports directly to the HDO and has the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Liaison between the design organization and the CAI IRI with respect to all aspects of type
change investigation;
- Ensuring that a handbook is prepared and updated as required in 21.A.243;
- Co-operation with the CAA IRI in developing procedures to be used for certification process;
- Issuing of guidelines for documenting compliance;
- Co-operation in issuing guidelines for the preparation of the manuals required by the applicable
implementing rules, Service Bulletins (SB), drawings, specifications, and standards;
- Ensuring procurement and distribution of applicable Certification Specification (CS) and
environmental protection requirements and other specifications;
- Co-operating with the CAA IRI in proposing the certification basis;
- Bachelor’s degree or Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical
Engineering;
- Thorough knowledge of technical English language;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant CAA IRI Part 21 regulations;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant Certification Specification
requirements (e.g. CS-25);
- Thorough knowledge of the Ameen’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH) and associated
procedures;
- Management skills.
- At least 10 years’ experience in the Aviation industry, including at least 5 years’ experience in
the field of Part-21 design organization.
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- Interpretation of CS and environmental protection requirements and requesting decisions of
the CAA IRI in case of doubt;
- Advising of all departments of the design organization in all questions regarding airworthiness,
environmental protection approvals and certification;
- Preparation of the Certification Program (CP) and co-ordination of all tasks related to type
change investigation in concurrence with the CAA IRI;
- Regular reporting to the CAA IRI about type change investigation progress and announcement
of scheduled tests in due time;
- Ensuring co-operation in preparing test programs needed for demonstration of compliance;
- Establishing the Compliance Check List (CCL) and updating for changes;
- Checking that all compliance documents are prepared as necessary to show compliance with
all CS and environmental protection requirements, as well as for completeness, and signing for
release of the documents;
- Checking the required type certification definition documents described in 21.A.31 and
ensuring that they are provided to the CAA IRI for approval when required;
- Providing verification to the HDO that all activities required for type change investigation have
been properly completed;
- Approving the classification of changes in accordance with 21.A.91 and granting the approval
for minor changes in accordance with 21.A.95(b);
- Monitoring of significant events on other aeronautical products as far as relevant to determine
their effect on airworthiness of products being designed by the design organization;
- Ensuring co-operation in preparing SBs and subsequent revisions, with special attention being
given to the manner in which the contents affect airworthiness and environmental protection
and granting the approval on behalf of the CAA IRI;
- Ensuring the initiation of activities as a response to failure (accident/ incident/in-service
experience) evaluation and complaints from the operation and providing of information to the
CAA IRI in case of airworthiness impairment (see also 21.A.3A and 21.A.3B);
- Advising the CAA IRI with regard to the issue of Airworthiness Directives (AD) in general
based on SBs (see also 21.A.3B);
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- Ensuring that the manuals approved by the CAA IRI, including any subsequent revisions (the
AFM, MMEL, the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and the CMR
document, where applicable) are checked to determine that they meet the respective
requirements, and that they are provided to the CAA IRI for approval.
1.8.3.1 Qualification of HOA
The HOA has sufficient knowledge and authority to enable him/her to respond to CAA IRI and to
implement necessary improvements as:
- Thorough knowledge of technical English language;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant CAA IRI Part 21 regulations;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the relevant Certification Specification
requirements (e.g. CS-25);
- Thorough knowledge of the Ameen’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH), especially the
procedures relevant to the classification, compliance demonstration, and certification.
- Management skills.
- At least 4 years’ experience in the Aviation industry, including at least 2 years’ experience in
the field of design or engineering.
1.8.4 Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM)
The HISM reports directly to the HDO and CEO, has the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Plan all activities related to the Independent System Monitoring;
- Verify efficiency of the design organization;
- Survey any corrective actions;
- Perform audits (the HISM may not be involved directly in any activities he/she is auditing).
1.8.4.1 Qualification of HISM
- Thorough knowledge of technical English language;
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant CAA IRI Part 21 regulations;
- Knowledge of this handbook including the related procedures;
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- Thorough knowledge of all the “Independent System Monitoring” procedures including
control and monitoring of continued effectiveness of design data;
- Experience in auditing.
- At least 4 years’ experience in the Aviation industry, including at least 2 years’ experience in
the field of quality assurance.
1.8.5 Management Review Board
In order to review the workflow in Design Organization and recognize the probable obstacles and
problems, the Management Review Board is supposed to be held every six months. HDO, HOA
and HISM are the minimum audiences of the mentioned board.
This board shall serve as an organization-wide forum for systematically furthering the objectives
and ensuring the commitments of Design Organization. Form AMN-DO-F19 (Management
Review Board Report) is used to record the minutes of such meeting.
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1.9 Authorization Table
Function Prepare Check / Approve
Head of Design Organization (HDO) ------ 7, 12, 15
Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) ------
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9,
10, 11
Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM) 12 13, 14
Design Engineer (DE) 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 ------
Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) 1, 2, 3 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
List of documents:
1. Classification of Change/Repair
2. Certification Program
3. Compliance Check List
4. Test Procedure
5. Statement of Conformity (for test specimen and equipment)
6. Compliance Documents
7. Declaration of Compliance
8. Minor Change/Repair Approval
9. Service Bulletins
10. Design Drawings
11. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
12. Audit Plan / Annual Audit Program
13. Audit Report / Finding List
14. Supplier Evaluation Report
15. Authorization Cards
NOTE: Compliance verification must be carried out by the CVE of the relevant discipline of the
change or repair, and must be independent of the person preparing the design data to
demonstrate compliance.
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1.10 Staff Training
Training needs for staff is determined by the Head of Design Organization (HDO) in co-operation
with the Head of Office of Airworthiness. The typical training courses for Design Organization
staff is including but not limited to the following:
- CAA IRI Part 21 regulations, if necessary;
- Relevant Certification Specification requirements (e.g. CS-25), if necessary;
- Project based technical specification
The recurrent training of Design Engineers, Compliance Verification Engineers, Head of Office
of Airworthiness, and Head of Design Organization; is through periodic conferences, industry
meetings, and as deemed necessary by the HDO. Persons with no prior aviation experience will
require attendance to at least a familiarization course of necessary trainings defined by HDO.
A Training Review Board will be held at least once a year, with the presence of HDO, HOA and
HISM, to recognize the initial or recurrent training requirements for all Design Organization staff.
Form AMN-DO-F19 (Training Review Board Report) is used to record the minutes of such
meeting.
1.10.1 Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) Training
Any additional training will be on-site as self-study or mentoring from more experienced
engineers. An Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) means any wire, wiring device,
or combination of these, including termination devices, installed in any area of the aircraft for
transmitting electrical energy, including data and signals between two or more intended
termination points.
Changes that could affect EWIS, include but are not limited to those that install new equipment in
close proximity to wiring, introduce a heat source in the zone, or introduce potential sources of
combustible material or harmful contamination into the zone.
The EASA Certification Memorandum No.: EASA CM-ES-002 clarifies and provides guidance
for compliance demonstration with current standard. The recommended procedures in mentioned
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EASA Certification Memorandum, along with the FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 25-27A
flowchart-1 in appendix B; are followed in the Ameen’s design organization.
The CAA IRI recognizes the use of FAA AC 25-27A as an acceptable method of compliance for
the assessment of EWIS design changes and development of instructions for continued
airworthiness using and EZAP.
The Ameen design organization ensures that certification specifications concerning EWIS are met
by providing EWIS training for certification staff that perform the Enhanced Zonal Analysis
Procedure (EZAP) and prepare EWIS instructions for continued airworthiness. Only staff
members that have received EWIS training can perform initial EWIS assessment and approve
EZAP analysis; whether new instructions for continued airworthiness need to be developed for
design changes. The intended EWIS training is not necessarily a specific theoretical course, and
could be managed by knowledgeable and well-experienced staff through the on the job trainings
for the beginners.
1.10.2 Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Training
Design Engineer (DE)
- Only staff members of the structural group that have received enough training in the field of
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis can perform this analysis.
- The DE must have at least two years work experience in the field of structural repairs and
changes, or structure related engineering analysis.
Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)
- For structural CVE functioning of the Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis, at least one
course in this field should have been attended (practical or theoretical).
- The CVE must have at least four years work experience in the field of structural repairs and
changes, or structure related engineering analysis.
The intended Fatigue and Damage Tolerance training is not necessarily a specific theoretical
course, and could be managed by knowledgeable and well-experienced staff through the on the
job trainings for the beginners.
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2.1 Scope of ISM
The efficiency of the Design Assurance System (DAS) is ensured by the independent System
Monitoring (ISM). The ISM consists of an independent auditing and reporting system to monitor
the compliance and effectiveness of the Design Organization.
The ISM will typically include the following:
- Ensure planned and systematic activities are defined and accurately and fully implemented.
- Ensure these activities are regularly evaluated and corrective actions implemented as
necessary.
- Provide assurance that all instructions of the DOH and associated procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure design subcontractors meet the required qualifications for the work they are to perform,
and that formal contracts and evaluations are recorded. The Head of ISM (HISM) can use the
engineering expertise of the design office for these purposes.
- Ensure that partners and subcontractors data produced meet the requirements of the DOH. This
is accomplished as part of the regular sampling of the design packages.
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2.2 Audit Plan
The basis for the internal audits are the relevant Part 21 requirements. The DOH including the
referenced procedures describe how Ameen fulfils these requirements.
All procedures of the DAS will be audited/monitored at least once a year. The HISM issues the
Annual Audit Program (see form AMN-DO-F13) at the beginning of each year, describing the
intended dates of audit accomplishment and the titles of audits. Meanwhile; the accurate audit plan
will be issued 10 to 15 days before each intended audit date to describe the audit detail and also
the design organization sections which will be audited (see form AMN-DO-F14, Audit Plan).
Additionally, the Ameen’s design subcontractor(s) are supposed to be audited and evaluated by
ISM at least once a year; if applicable. For this purpose, form AMN-DO-F17 is used. The intended
subcontractor(s) will be informed 10 to 15 days before the audit, by a dedicated audit plan.
The Annual Audit Program and Audit Plans have to be approved by the HDO.
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2.3 Performance of an Audit
Each audit is prepared by the auditor according to the audit plan. Following issues will be
addressed:
- Purpose of the audit
- Scope of the audit
- Time frame of the audit
- Contact person of the audited party
- List of documents to be available during the audit
The auditor will perform the audit with help of interviews and check list. He/She can decide to
perform the audit together with an expert of the field to be audited. The auditor shall ensure that
this expert was not directly involved in the audited subject.
The auditor will document the results in an audit report (see form AMN-DO-F15, Audit Report)
which will be issued to the HDO.
Deviations will be classified as follows:
Level 1: Any non-compliance which could lead to uncontrolled non-compliances with applicable
Part 21 requirements and which could affect the safety of the aircraft.
Level 2: Any non-compliance which is not classified as level 1.
Level 3: Any item where it has been identified, by objective evidence, to contain potential
problems that could lead to a level 1 or 2 finding.
Corrective actions have to be implemented within:
Level 1: within 21 working days.
Level 2: latest within 3 months.
Level 3: to be defined by the relevant department where the weakness or possibility of
improvement has been discovered.
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2.4 Determination and Monitoring of Findings and Corrective Actions
In case of deviations and findings; the relevant department where the deviations or findings have
been discovered is responsible for analyzing the reason and suggesting a solution, determining
time frames and implement the corrective actions. The suggested corrective action plan(s) must be
sent to HISM within maximum two weeks since the audit report is officially issued, using form
AMN-DO-F16 Findings and Corrective Actions List. The predicted time frame of each corrective
action has to be accepted by the HISM. The HISM has to ensure that the time frame is within the
frame listed in subpart 2.3. The HISM will add this information in the audit report. He/She is also
responsible to monitor all defined corrective actions.
The HISM will report directly to the HDO on matters of non-conformity resulting from the
independent monitoring of the Design Organization. In case any findings are still open after the
scheduled date, the HISM will also inform the HDO. It is responsibility of HDO to define and
enforce the actions to close the finding as soon as possible and inform the CAA IRI immediately
in case of finding classified as Level 1.
The audit findings (including findings raised by the CAA IRI) will be recorded and kept on a file.
The file also records other information such as:
- Audit plan and schedule
- Audit findings
- Time limits to correct findings
- Action taken by the design organization
- Status of audit finding (open/closed)
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3.1 Overall Workflow
The below diagram indicates the overall workflow of changes to type certificate activities.
Figure 3 - Overall work flow of changes to type certificate activities in Ameen Design Organization
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The Ameen Design Organization controls and manages all aspects of the design including
description and classification of change, development and design, certification, embodiment and
continued airworthiness in service. The CAA IRI is given full access to all parts of DAS and all
documents and test programs as well as full access to design suppliers.
Here, a brief description on sequence steps of above diagram is given:
1. The HDO is responsible for specifying and describing the change to be developed. For further
details, see subpart 3.2.
2. The HOA together with the CVEs are preparing the classification including the substantiation
for it. The HOA is responsible for the preparation and will approve it (form AMN-DO-F01A).
For further details, see subpart 3.3.
3. The HOA is defining the type certification basis (see subpart 3.4) and together with the CVEs
they are preparing the CP. The HOA is responsible for the preparation of the CP and will
approve it (form AMN-DO-F02). For further details, see subpart 3.5.
4. The HOA is filling out the major change application form and sending it to CAA IRI. The
application for a major change shall be accompanied by an overview drawing of the change
including preliminary basic data like proposed operating characteristics and limitations. The
HDO should check and sign the form.
5. CAA IRI will allocate a project/folder No. and will inform the Ameen’s DO by the responsible
Project Control Manager (PCM). The PCM checks the CP and will accept it or will ask for
revision.
6. The design process can start at this point. For further details, see part 5. The documents for
change to type certification (specifications, drawings, bill of material, production and
installation procedures, etc.) are prepared.
7. The design engineer prepares the compliance demonstration document according to the
certification program (analysis, compliance statements, reports, etc.). For further details, see
part 6.
8. For tests (ground test, laboratory test and flight tests if applicable) see subpart 6.3.
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9. The independent checking within respect to completeness and technical content is performed
by the appropriate CVE within their field and with respect to their competences. For further
details, see subparts 1.9 and 6.4.
10. For further details about manuals supplements see subpart 9.1.
11. The Office of Airworthiness is summarizing all compliance documents in the compliance
summary in the title of Compliance Check List (CCL). With his/her signature the HOA
declares that the type change investigation is finished. For further details, see subparts 3.6.
He/She also lists all of the documents related to the project in an index document called Master
Document List (MDL).
12. The HOA approves the minor changes by using form AMN-DO-F12. For further details, see
subparts 3.8.1.
13. In case of Major change, the HDO signs the declaration of compliance; and HOA sends the
declaration of compliance including the compliance summary and all compliance documents
to the CAA IRI. For further details, see subpart 3.7 and form AMN-DO-F11.
Note: Compliance documents and manuals should be sent to the CAA IRI after these
documents are approved by the Ameen.
14. CAA IRI will check the documents and will issue the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) in
case all requirements are met
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3.2 Specification and Description of the Change
The Head of Design Organization (HDO) is responsible for specifying and describing the change
to be developed. In this regard, the HDO establishes a review meeting together with Head of Office
of Airworthiness (HOA) and Head of Independent System Monitoring (HISM) and also Design
Engineers (DE), in order to inform them about the intended change.
After the briefing of the change, the HOA conducts the Design Organization workflow as shown
in figure 3 (see subpart 3.1).
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3.3 Classification of Changes to the Type Certificate
Classification of changes to a type certification into Major or Minor is performed to determine the
type change investigation procedure and approval route to be followed. The classification is
performed by the Office of Airworthiness together with the involved CVEs in accordance with
Part 21.A.91, and documented in form AMN-DO-F01A.
The Office of Airworthiness has to be aware of the interaction between disciplines and
consequences this will have when assessing the effects of a change (i.e., operations and structures,
systems and structures, systems and systems, etc.). The classification is approved by the Head of
Office of Airworthiness. In any case of doubt the Office of Airworthiness asks the CAA IRI for
further clarification.
The Ameen Design Organization is allowed to approve the minor changes only. In the event of a
design change being classified as Major, Ameen will apply for a Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) to be issued by the CAA IRI. (see subpart 3.8.2). Meanwhile, the Ameen Design
Organization will contact an appropriate DOA holder with related scope of work (e.g. its design
supplier(s)), in order to act as Ameen’s consultant in Major change certification process.
For classification of changes in the following texts the wording “appreciable” is used. Following
provides guidance on the word “appreciable” means as applied to the areas identified at airplane
level.
A. Weight- Appreciable changes are:
a. Changes increasing the certified maximum or decreasing the certified minimum weight
limits:
- Max Taxi Weight
- Max Take-off Weight
- Max Zero Fuel Weight
- Max Landing Weight
- Minimum Flying Weight
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b. Changes in distribution of weight and the associated moment of inertia that would affect
the spin characteristics, dynamic stability or flutter characteristics of the airplane
B. Balance- Appreciable changes are:
a. Changes in the certified center of gravity limits:
- Decreasing the forward limit (i.e. move it more forward of the certificated forward
limit)
- Increasing the aft limit (i.e. move it further aft of the certificated aft limit)
C. Structural Strength- Appreciable changes are:
a. Changes to primary structure (structure that carries flight, ground, or pressure loads as
defined in FAA AC 25.571-1, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Structure),
that is not obviously to the conservative side
b. Changes in loads / load paths
- Changes in material
- Changes to method of construction
- Changes to stiffness
c. Increase of structural design speeds:
- VA
- VFE
- VNE
- VD
d. Internal cabin changes:
- Changes that increase floor loading limits
- Changes to increase cargo compartment loading limits
- Changes to cabin configuration resulting in relocation of major items (galleys,
lavatories, etc.)
e. Other factors:
- Change of fatigue mission profile
- New required structural inspections
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- Increase of control surface deflections
- Changes that affect the flutter characteristics
D. Reliability- Appreciable changes are:
a. Changes that negatively (e.g. is it in curriculum) impact the airplane level reliability
with the propensity for pilot distraction or preoccupation to the extent that a reduction
in safety margins or rise in the level of preoccupation of the pilot’s attention (pilot
workload) is likely to happen.
E. Operational Characteristics- Appreciable changes are:
a. Airplane, engine, and propeller changes that affect the performance data presented in
their Pilot Operating Handbooks (POH) (including the approval of different take-off
and landing surface conditions)
b. Engine cooling changes
c. Change in types of acceptable fuel
d. Engine and / or propeller changes
e. Changes to emergency procedures in the POH
f. Changes to operating limits in the POH, including changes to the ambient envelope
(altitudes and temperatures)
g. Changes that affect the flight characteristics of the airplane in a manner that is
perceptible to the pilot (e.g. change in control surface deflection and/or gearing;
thrust/power changes; external configuration changes)
h. System changes that increase pilot workload
i. Changes in the certified maximum seating capacity
j. Changes to unusable fuel supply
F. Environmental protection such as noise, fuel venting or exhaust emission,
a. Changes that increase the noise level
b. Changes that reduce noise level, when the reduction shall be identified on the POH
c. Changes in the emissions level
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G. Other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product- Appreciable changes
are:
a. Changes as a result of a safety issue
b. Changes to the Airworthiness Limitations Manual
c. Interior changes that affect passenger safety (for example new items of mass in the
interior, installation of air bag seat belts, changes that affect occupant injury
characteristics compliance (e.g. Head Injury Criteria (HIC)), new seats, etc.)
d. Changes to systems or equipment that have an effect on safety or are perceptible to the
pilot.
3.3.1 Minor Changes
Based on the above mentioned explanation of the “appreciable” meaning, a change can be
classified minor, if it has no appreciable effect on Weight, Balance, Structural strength, Reliability,
Operational characteristics, Fuel venting, Exhaust Emissions or Noise, and any other
characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product.
3.3.2 Major Changes
A change is judged to have an appreciable effect on other characteristics affecting the airworthiness
of the product and therefore should be classified major, in particular but not only, when one or
more of the following conditions are met:
The change requires an adjustment of the type‐certification basis (such as special conditions,
equivalent safety findings, elect to comply, earlier certification specification, reversion, later
certification specification).
The Design Organization proposes a new interpretation of the certification specification used
for the type‐certification basis that has not been published as AMC material or otherwise
agreed with the CAA IRI.
The demonstration of compliance uses methods that have not been previously accepted as
appropriate for the nature of the change, or for similar changes to other products designed by
the Design Organization.
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The extent of the new substantiation data necessary to comply with the applicable certification
specifications and the degree to which the original substantiation data has to be reassessed and
re‐evaluated is considerable.
The change alters the Airworthiness Limitations or the Operating Limitations.
The change is made mandatory by an Airworthiness Directive (AD) or the change is the
terminating action of an AD. (A design change previously classified minor and approved prior
to the AD issuance decision needs no re‐classification. However, the CAA IRI retains the right
to review the change and re‐classify/ re‐approve if found necessary)
The change introduces or affects functions where the failure effect is classified as catastrophic
or hazardous.
The change is being accomplished using non‐standard or non‐acceptable methods, techniques,
or elementary operations.
The change causes an increase in failure rate and thus raising the risk of failure.
The consequences of failure will be more significant.
The intended change amends the failure criteria for the product.
The change affect primary structure or life limited components.
The change is intended to demonstrate a first‐time installation of a system that will establish
new airworthiness criteria or set new precedents.
The change has appreciable (i.e. classified as Major) effects on any Operational Suitability
Data (OSD) constituents (MMEL, FCD, CCD, SIMD).
Any other appreciable effect on airworthiness? Other appreciable effects can be items such as
emergency evacuation, crew/passenger safety, placards/signs etc.
3.3.3 Notes
1) On some occasions, the classification process will be initiated at a time when some of the data
necessary to make a classification decision is not yet available. In this situation, the final
decision should wait for the availability of that data.
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2) The classification form is prepared by a Design Engineer and approved by Compliance
Verification Engineer(s) of all affected field(s), as well as Head of Office of Airworthiness.
3) The Office of Airworthiness will monitor, on a regular basis, the justifications for a
classification decision to ensure the criteria of Part 21.A.91, 21.A.435 and GM 21.A.91, GM
21.A.435 is being applied across all disciplines of the Design Organization.
4) Whenever there is doubt as to the classification of a change or repair, the Agency should be
consulted for clarification, by the Head of Office of Airworthiness.
5) When the strict application criteria result in a Major classification, the Head of Office of
Airworthiness may request re-classification, if justified, and CAA IRI could take the
responsibility in re-classifying the change.
6) Skills and experience accumulated by the Design Organization on similar changes or repairs,
together with the extent and complexity of the compliance demonstration to be developed, can
be used in determining the approval route.
7) Those involved with classification should always be aware of the interaction between
disciplines and the consequences this will have when assessing the effects of a change.
8) All relevant certification specifications are to be considered for the change by reference to the
applicable certification specifications. If no specific certification specifications are applicable
to the change or repair, the review should be carried out at the level of the part of the system
where the change or repair is integrated and where specific certification specifications are
applicable.
9) Reasons for a classification decision shall be recorded by the Office of Airworthiness, using
the form AMN-DO-F01A.
10) Minor changes to that part of a product covered by a STC shall be classified and approved in
accordance with CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart D.
11) Each major change to that part of a product covered by a STC shall be approved as a separate
STC in accordance with CAA IRI Part 21 Subpart E. If a major change to that part of a product
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covered by a STC submitted by the STC holder itself, it may be approved as a change to the
existing STC.
12) The flowchart in figure 4 below; can be used to aid in the decision of classification of a change
as major or minor. Examples of major changes per redesign discipline are shown in Appendix
A to GM 21.A.91.
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Figure 4 - Classification of change procedure in Ameen’s Design Organization
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3.4 TC Basis for a Change to Type Certification
The Type Certification (TC) basis is to identify what certification specifications will be used in
the demonstration of compliance. The type certification basis must consider if the change is
substantial or significant. Also, it must consider whether it is practical, or it will contribute
materially to the safety of the product to include the latest requirements or not.
The Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) is responsible to define the type certification basis
according to Part 21.A.101 and GM to 21.A.101, and he/she will decide which certification basis
will be used depending on practicability, safety and quality benefits.
The type certification basis decides whether the latest certification specifications will be used or if
earlier specifications suffice (not earlier than the existing type-certification basis). See the
flowchart in figure 5 below. Refer to GM to 21.A.101 for more details.
The certification basis for aircraft and OSD has been defined in the TCDS. For each change, the
type certification basis is recorded in the Certification Program (CP).
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Figure 5 - Establishing the type certification basis for a changed product
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3.5 Certification Program (CP)
In order to guarantee a coordinated and efficient course of type change investigation; the HOA
(supported by the CAA IRI, for major change only) shall develop together with the relevant CVEs
the Certification Program (CP).
The CP includes:
- Project description
- CAA IRI involvement
- Certification process schedule including project milestones
- List of certification personnel
- Type Certification (TC) basis
- Test requirements
- Environmental protection and operational requirements
- Reference to the CCL to introduce the affected Certification Specification paragraphs and
selected Means of Compliance (MC). (see subpart 6.1 for MC detailed description).
- List of compliance documents
- List of technical and operational manuals’ supplements
Type Certification basis consist of:
- the applicable airworthiness code including amendment established by CAA IRI effective on
the date of application,
- any special conditions in accordance with Part 21.A.16B(a), and
- any Certification Specification not complied with that, is compensated for by factors that
provide an equivalent level of safety.
After approval by HOA and acceptance by the CAA IRI, the certification program is the binding
working paper to demonstrate compliance to the relevant CS and environmental protection
requirements. For the CP, form AMN-DO-F02 is used.
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3.6 Compliance Check List (CCL)
In order to guarantee at the end of the certification process that all in the Certification Program
defined tasks were performed and all related certification documents and manuals are approved by
the personnel defined in subpart 1.9 Authorization Table, a Compliance Check List (CCL) is
established. The CCL is maintained by the Office of Airworthiness.
The Office of Airworthiness shall also check if the Means of Compliance (MCs) being used
correlate with the MC defined in the Certification Program. In case during the certification process,
it turns out that the defined MCs are not sufficient; the CCL and CP shall be corrected accordingly.
The new issues have to be again checked and approved by the Head of Office of Airworthiness.
The MC shall be defined for each airworthiness and environmental protection requirement.
When all related tasks are closed, Head of Office of Airworthiness approves the CCL. The CCL
is the basis for the Declaration of Compliance. (see subpart 3.7).
For the Compliance Check List, form AMN-DO-F03 is used.
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3.7 Declaration of Compliance
After completion and acceptance of all certification specification and environmental protection
requirements, the Office of Airworthiness issues the Declaration of Compliance. The completion
is tracked with the Compliance Check List. (see subpart 3.6).
Minor Change:
For Minor changes; the Declaration of Compliance is part of the Approval sheet (see form
AMN-DO-F12). HOA approves the minor changes.
Major Change:
For Major changes (STC is to be issued by CAA IRI), form AMN-DO-F11 is used. In this case
the Declaration of Compliance will be provided to the CAA IRI.
The Head of Design Organization (HDO) signs the Declaration of Compliance for the Major
changes, and confirm that:
- the type change investigation is completed,
- the changed product complies with the applicable Certification Specification, Type
Certification Basis and environmental protection requirements, and
- the applicable procedures and processes as specified in the DOH have been followed.
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3.8 Approval of Changes
3.8.1 Approval of Minor Changes
The approval of a Minor change is pronounced on the basis of a completed type change
investigation. Therefor the Compliance Check List (CCL) is used (see also subpart 3.6). The
Approval of Change refers to the CCL (form AMN-DO-F03).
When the CCL is approved, the Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) approves the Minor
change by using the form AMN-DO-F12.
3.8.2 Approval of Major Changes
On the basis of the completed Compliance Check List (CCL) (see also subpart 3.6) the Head of
Design Organization (HDO) states the Declaration of Compliance (see subpart 3.7). For this
purpose, form AMN-DO-F11 is used. The Head of Office of Airworthiness (HOA) sends this
document to the CAA IRI. In case all type investigation documents are correct and completed, the
CAA IRI will issue the approval sheet for the Major design change which is called Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC).
The Master Document List (MDL) is an index form, which lists all of the documents/drawings
prepared in a change to type certificate project. See form AMN-DO-F10. The MDL will be
attached to the Declaration of Compliance.
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4 Repairs
4.1 Overall Workflow
The below diagram indicates the overall workflow of repair design activities.
Figure 6 - Overall work flow of repair design activities in Ameen Design Organization
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The Ameen Design Organization controls and manages all aspects of the repair design including
description of damage and repair, classification of repair, development and design, certification,
embodiment and continued airworthiness in service. The CAA IRI is given full access to all parts
of DAS and all documents and test programs as well as full access to design suppliers.
Here, a brief description on sequence steps of above diagram is given:
1. The HDO is responsible for describing the damage and specifying the repair to be developed.
For further details, see subpart 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.
2. The design process can start at this point. For further details, see part 5. The documents for
repair design (specifications, drawings, bill of material, production and installation procedures,
etc.) are prepared.
3. The HOA together with the CVEs are preparing the classification including the substantiation
for it. The HOA is responsible for the preparation and will approve it (form AMN-DO-F01B).
For further details, see subpart 4.5.
4. The HOA is defining the type certification basis (see subpart 4.6) and together with the CVEs
they are preparing the CP. The CP for repairs is a part of repair approval. The HOA is
responsible for the preparation of the CP and will approve it (form AMN-DO-F02). For further
details, see subpart 4.7.
5. The HOA is filling out the major change application form and sending it to CAA IRI. The
application for a major change shall be accompanied by an overview drawing of the change
including preliminary basic data like proposed operating characteristics and limitations. The
HDO should check and sign the form.
6. CAA IRI will allocate a project/folder No. and will inform the Ameen’s DO by the responsible
Project Control Manager (PCM). The PCM checks the CP and will accept it or will ask for
revision.
7. The design engineer prepares the compliance demonstration document according to the
certification program (analysis, compliance statements, reports, etc.). For further details, see
part 6.
8. For tests (ground test, laboratory test and flight tests if applicable) see subpart 6.3.
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9. The independent checking within respect to completeness and technical content is performed
by the appropriate CVE within their field and with respect to their competences. For further
details, see subparts 1.9 and 6.4.
10. For further details about manuals supplements see subpart 9.1.
11. The Office of Airworthiness is summarizing all compliance documents in the compliance
summary in the title of Compliance Check List (CCL). With his/her signature the HOA
declares that the type change investigation is finished. For further details, see subparts 4.8.
He/She also lists all of the documents related to the project in an index document called Master
Document List (MDL).
12. The HOA approves the minor repairs by using form AMN-DO-F12. For further details, see
subparts 4.10.1.
13. In case of Major repair, the HDO signs the declaration of compliance; and HOA sends the
declaration of compliance including the compliance summary and all compliance documents
to the CAA IRI. For further details, see subparts 4.9 and form AMN-DO-F11.
Note: Compliance documents and manuals should be sent to the CAA IRI after these
documents are approved by the Ameen.
14. CAA IRI will check the documents and will issue the major Repair Approval Sheet (RAS) in
case all requirements are met.