ICAO Annex 8 — Airworthiness of Aircraft
Section 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
Annex 8 to the Chicago Convention establishes the broad international SARPs for the airworthiness of aircraft. It defines the obligations of the State of Design and State of Manufacture to certify that aircraft, engines, and propellers meet minimum airworthiness standards. Annex 8 provides the high-level framework that national airworthiness codes (such as 14 CFR Part 25, EASA CS-25, or TCCA AWM 525) implement in detailed technical requirements.
Where This Shows Up
Annex 8 is intentionally written at a high level, leaving the detailed technical standards to individual States. It establishes the concept of the Type Certificate and the mutual recognition framework that underpins bilateral airworthiness agreements.
Primary Sources
International standards for the airworthiness certification of aircraft, engines, and propellers.
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