Noncompliance
Section 04: Certification Process Mechanics
Definition
A condition in which a type design, as-produced article, or operational process does not meet an applicable regulatory requirement, certification basis element, or approved data. In type certification, noncompliance may be discovered during compliance evaluation when analysis or test results fail to demonstrate that a design feature meets a regulatory requirement. Noncompliance must be resolved before the certificate can be issued — either by modifying the design, obtaining a special condition, securing an exemption, or demonstrating equivalent safety.
Where This Shows Up
Discovering a noncompliance during certification is a normal (though undesirable) part of the process. The applicant must address each noncompliance through design changes, additional substantiation, or regulatory relief. Unresolved noncompliances block certificate issuance.
Primary Sources
FAA requirement that the type design must comply with applicable requirements for TC issuance.
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