Production Certificate
PCSection 03: Certification & Approval Types
Definition
An FAA approval issued under 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart F, that authorizes a manufacturer to produce duplicate products (aircraft, engines, propellers) under an approved type design without the FAA performing individual article conformity inspections. A PC holder must maintain a quality system that ensures each product conforms to the approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation. The PC is the FAA's primary production approval for complete products.
Where This Shows Up
A Production Certificate gives the holder broad manufacturing privileges, including the ability to issue FAA Form 8130-3 (Authorized Release Certificate) for newly manufactured products. The PC holder's quality system is subject to ongoing FAA oversight through MIDO surveillance.
Primary Sources
FAA requirements for Production Certificates.
Across Jurisdictions
14 CFR Part 21, Subpart F (§ 21.131-21.150)
The FAA issues Production Certificates that authorize the manufacture of type-certificated products with an approved quality system.
Part 21, Subpart G
EASA's Production Organisation Approval serves the same function as the FAA Production Certificate.
CAR 561
TCCA's manufacturing approval for production of aeronautical products.
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