Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space |
Chapter I - Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter C - Aircraft |
Part 21 - Certification Procedures for Products and Articles |
Subpart K - Parts Manufacturer Approvals |
§ 21.319 - Design changes.
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§ 21.319 Design changes.
(a) Classification of design changes.
(1) A “minor change” to the design of an article produced under a PMA is one that has no appreciable effect on the approval basis.
(2) A “major change” to the design of an article produced under a PMA is any change that is not minor.
(b) Approval of design changes.
(1) Minor changes to the basic design of a PMA may be approved using a method acceptable to the FAA.
(2) The PMA holder must obtain FAA approval of any major change before including it in the design of an article produced under a PMA.