GM 21.A.139(b)(1) Quality System – Elements of the quality system

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

1. The control procedures covering the elements of 21.A.139(b)(1) should document the standards to which the production organisation intends to work.

2. An organisation having a Quality system designed to meet a recognised Standard such as     ISO 9001 (relevant to the scope of approval being requested) should expand it to include at least the following additional topics, as appropriate, in order to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Part 21 Subpart G:

— Mandatory Occurrence Reporting and continued airworthiness as required by 21.A.165(e)

— Control of work occasionally performed (outside the POA facility by POA personnel)

— Co-ordination with the applicant for, or holder of, an approved design as required by 21.A.133(b) and (c) and 21.A.165(g)

— Issue of certifications within the scope of approval for the privileges of 21.A.163

— Incorporation of airworthiness data in production and inspection data as required in 21.A.133(b) and (c) and 21.A.145(b)

— When applicable, ground test and/or production flight test of products in accordance with procedures defined by the applicant for, or holder of, the design approval

— Procedures for traceability including a definition of clear criteria of which items need such traceability. Traceability is defined as a means of establishing the origin of an article by reference to historical records for the purpose of providing evidence of conformity

— Personnel training and qualification procedures especially for certifying staff as required in 21.A.145(d).

3. An organisation having a quality system designed to meet a recognised aerospace quality standard will still need to ensure compliance with all the requirements of Subpart G of Part 21. In all cases, the CAA will still need to be satisfied that compliance with Part 21 Subpart G is established.