Common use of Establishment of the FAA or EASA Type Certification Basis Clause in Contracts

Establishment of the FAA or EASA Type Certification Basis. For changes to a type design, the FAA shall develop its certification basis in accordance with 14 CFR 21.101, and EASA shall develop its certification basis in accordance with EASA Part 21.101, both using the date of application to the CA as the reference date to be used in establishing the VA certification basis. Notwithstanding the VA’s right to establish its own certification basis, the VA may accept, and should consider exceptions established by the CA according to 14 CFR 21.101 or EASA Part 21.101, as applicable.