State of Manufacture

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The ICAO term for the State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the final assembly and production of an aircraft, engine, or propeller. The State of Manufacture is responsible for ensuring that each produced article conforms to the approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation before issuing an export certificate of airworthiness.

Primary Sources

ICAO Annex 8 — Airworthiness of Aircraft, Chapter 4ICAO

Defines the obligations of the State of Manufacture for production and conformity.

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