21.A.258 Findings and observations

SI No. 588/2023

(a) After receipt of a notification of findings in accordance with point 21.B.433, the holder of the design organisation approval must:

1. identify the root cause of, and any contributing factors to, the non-compliance;

2. establish a corrective action plan;

3. demonstrate the implementation of the corrective action plan to the satisfaction of the CAA.

(b) The actions in point (a) must be undertaken within the period set by the CAA in accordance with point 21.B.433.

(c) Where the holder of the design organisation approval certificate receives a notification of observations pursuant to 21.B.433(e), the holder of the design organisation approval certificate must give due consideration to the observations made and must keep a record of decisions taken in respect of those observations.

(d) In cases of ‘level 1’ or ‘level 2’ findings, the design organisation approval may be subject to a partial or full suspension or revocation under the applicable administrative procedures established by the CAA. In that case, the holder of a design organisation approval shall provide confirmation of receipt of the notice of suspension or revocation of the design organisation approval in a timely manner.