موافقة على تصميم الإصلاح (RDA) - خطاب النوايا

Pre-Requisites

1. GACA Type Certificate Acceptance (TCA)
2. Classification Assessment
3. Familiarity with the RDA Certification Process

Required Documents

• Approval privileges document (FAA ACO Agreement, FAA ODA, EASA Design Organization Approval, or equivalent) (if applicable)
• Company Manual (Handbook, Procedures, Work Instructions) related to the intended certification activities
• Design change classification document issued in accordance with GACAR §21.66 (equivalent to FAR §21.93 (a)&(b) or EASA 21A.91)
• Letter of application addressed to General Manager of Airworthiness (see additional help)
• Owner/Operator acknowledgment for the proposed design change

Terms and Conditions

1. Refer to GACA AC 021-07 Alterations and Repairs.
2. Confirmed payment of all applicable fees is a requirement for an application to be accepted for processing by the GACA.

Additional Help

The letter of intent should be detailed enough to allow GACA to decide on supporting the project. It must include:

1. Nominated persons (e.g., appointed GACA-DERs, GACA-DARs, FAA DERs, or other foreign delegated individuals/organizations) with sufficient scope of delegation to address compliance aspects of the project.
2. Explanation of the purpose of the design change, highlighting the locations of removed and installed equipment and components.
3. Determination of any novel and unusual design features introduced by the proposed design change.
4. Use of existing approvals as a basis for the GACA RDA (e.g., FAA approval), if applicable.
5. Details of concurrent modifications, if any.
6. Location of certification activities.
7. Names of the Owner, Operator, Installer, and GACA AMO.
8. Estimated project schedule, including major milestones.