21.A.124 Application

An applicant should submit to the competent authority a fully completed EASA Form 60 (see below):

EASA Form 60 Issue 3

Block 1:The name of the applicant should be entered. For legal entities, the name should be as stated in the register of the National Companies Registration Office. In this case, a copy of the entry in the register of the National Companies Registration Office should be provided to the competent authority. Block 2: State the trade name by which the applicant is known to the public if it is different from the information given in Block 1. The use of a logo may be indicated in this block. Block 3: State all the locations of the manufacturing activities that are covered by the application. Only those locations should be stated that are directly under the control of the applicant that is stated in Block 1. Block 4: This block should include further details of the manufacturing activities under approval for the addresses that are indicated in Block 3. The ‘Identification’ block should indicate the products, parts, or appliances that are intended to be produced, while the ‘Termination’ block should address any information on the limitation of the activity, e.g. by stating the intended number of units to be manufactured or the expected date of completion of the manufacturing activities. Block 5: This block should state the evidence that supports the determination of applicability as stated in point 21.A.121. In addition, an outline of the manual that is required by point 21.A.125A(b) should be provided with the application. Block 6: The information entered here is essential for the evaluation of the eligibility of the application. Therefore, special attention should be given concerning the completion of this block, either directly, or by reference to supporting documentation in relation to the requirements of point 21.A.122 and to AMC1 21.A.122. Block 7: The information to be entered here should reflect the number of staff or in the case of an initial approval, the intended number of staff for the manufacturing activities under this application, and therefore, it should also include any associated administrative staff. Block 8: State the name of the person that is authorised to sign the application.

The issue of a letter of agreement of production under Part 21 Subpart F may be agreed by the competent authority when:

1.The applicant produces or intends to produce aeronautical products, parts and/or appliances intended for airborne use as part of a type-certificated product (this excludes simulators, ground equipment and tools), and

2.The competent authority determines that Part 21 Section A Subpart G would be inappropriate, and consequently Part 21 Section A Subpart F applies. The main difference between Part 21 Section A Subparts G and F is that Subpart G requires the existence of a Quality System which provides the competent authority with the necessary confidence to grant to the manufacturer the privileges of certifying its own production. There are situations where a Quality System, including independent monitoring and continuous internal evaluation functions, is not justified and /or feasible. In making the determination that Subpart F may apply, the competent authority may take into account one or a combination of parameters such as the following: no flow production (infrequent or low volume of production). simple technology (enabling effective inspection phases during the manufacturing process). very small organisation.

In cases where Part 21 Section A Subpart G is applicable, but when some time is needed for the organisation to achieve compliance with Subpart G, i.e., to establish the necessary documented quality system, the competent authority may agree to use Part 21 Section A Subpart F for a limited period (transient phase). In cases where Part 21 Section A Subpart G is applicable, such as to produce ETSO articles, a letter of agreement to produce under Part 21 Subpart F should not be given unless an application has been made for organisation approval under Subpart G, and reasonable progress is being made towards compliance with Subpart G. Long-term production under Part 21 Subpart F will not be permitted.

At this early stage, provision of the complete manual is not necessary, but at least the following items should be covered:

1.Table of Contents of the Manual (including list of existing inspection system documents or procedures)

2.Description of items to be manufactured (including intended quantities /deliveries)

3.List of possible suppliers

4.General description of facilities

5.General description of production means

6.Human resources