Production Organisation Approval
POASection 05: Delegation & Roles
Definition
An EASA approval granted under Part 21, Subpart G, to an organisation that has demonstrated its capability to manufacture aeronautical products, parts, and appliances in conformity with applicable design data. The POA holder operates a production quality system, performs conformity inspections, and is authorized to issue EASA Form 1 authorized release certificates for parts and appliances produced under the approval. The POA must maintain coordination with the Design Approval Holder (DAH) to ensure manufacturing conforms to the current approved design.
Where This Shows Up
The POA ensures that the transition from design to production maintains conformity with the approved type design. The POA's quality system must address incoming inspection, in-process control, final inspection, and the independent monitoring function. The POA is the EASA equivalent of the FAA Production Approval Holder (PAH) concept under 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart G (Production Certificates) or Subpart K (PMA).
Primary Sources
EASA implementing rules for Production Organisation Approval, covering the quality system, privileges, and obligations.
Artifacts Produced
The document describing the POA holder's quality system, organizational structure, production procedures, and the independent monitoring system.
Certificate issued by the POA holder attesting that a manufactured part, component, or appliance conforms to approved design data and is in a condition for safe operation.
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