Airworthiness: An Introduction to Aircraft Certification

Setting these requirements in a real-world context, is an essential part of the project;

Key topics covered include:

• Considerations of airworthiness standards for all classes, including large and small aircraft, rotor craft, gliders and unmanned aircraft


• Type certification of aircraft, engines, and propellers and the type certification process


• Parts and appliances approval


• Joint certifications and national certifications

New to this edition is the coverage of:

• Certification for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)


• The new EASA standards procedures and documentation


• 'Spaceworthiness' with relation to the recent development in commercial space

• The only airworthiness guide available is a single ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA (the US Federal Aviation Authority) and EASA (European Aircraft Safety Agency)


• Demystifies the relevant European and US regulations


• Now with companion website featuring links to pertinent sources for your finger tips

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the author
Abstract
1 Flight Safety
2 Airworthiness
3 The ICAO and the Civil Aviation Authorities
4 Airworthiness Requirements
5 Type Certification
6 The Type Certification Process
7 Production of Products, Parts, and Appliances
8 Certificates of Airworthiness
9 Flight Operation - Continued Airworthiness
10 Spaceworthiness
index