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Appendix A to AMC 21.A.15(b)Means of compliance codes
| Type of compliance | Means of compliance | Associated compliance documents |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering evaluation | MC0: (a) compliance statement (b) reference to design data (c) election of methods, factors, etc. (d) definitions | (a) Design data (b) Recorded statements |
| MC1: design review | (c) Descriptions (d) Drawings | |
| MC2: calculation/analysis | (e) Substantiation reports | |
| MC3: safety assessment | (f) Safety analysis | |
| Tests | MC4: laboratory tests | (g) Test programmes (h) Test reports (i) Test interpretations |
| MC5: ground tests on related product(s) | ||
| MC6: flight tests | ||
| MC8: simulation | ||
| Inspection | MC7: design inspection/audit | (j) Inspection or audit reports |
| Equipment qualification | MC9: equipment qualification | Note: Equipment qualification is a process that may include all previous means of compliance at equipment level. |
APPENDIX · Appendix A to AMC 21.A.15(b) — Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 · ED Decision 2019/018/R · Initial Airworthiness Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Nov 2025