21.B.435 Changes in the design management system

SI No. 588/2023

(a) Upon receiving an application for a significant change to the design management system, the CAA must verify the organisation’s compliance with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 before issuing the approval.

(b) The CAA must establish the conditions under which the organisation may operate during the change unless the CAA determines that the design organisation approval needs to be suspended.

(c) When it is satisfied that the organisation complies with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the CAA must approve the change.

(d) Without prejudice to any additional enforcement measures, if the organisation implements a significant change to the design management system without having received the approval of the CAA pursuant to point (c), the CAA must consider the need to suspend, limit or revoke the organisation’s certificate.

(e) For non-significant changes to the design management system, the CAA must include the review of such changes in its continuing oversight in accordance with the principles set out in point 21.B.431. If any non-compliance is found, the CAA must notify the organisation, request further changes and act in accordance with point 21.B.433.