Boeing_Seat_PSP.pdf

Generic Seat PSP 07/23/01

PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY PLAN (PSP)

BETWEEN

THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AND

Company-X (Seat Supplier)

Prepared by: __________________________________You.

Checked by: _________________________________Him

Approved by: ________________________________That person there

Approved by: ________________________________Manager, ACO

Approved by: ________________________________Manager, MIDO


Revision Document Change Notice Number & Description of Change Date

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 5

2.0 EFFECTIVITY...................................................................................................................... 6

3.0 PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY ........................................................................................... 7

3.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Corporate Project Planning ................................................................................................ 7

3.3 Communication and Coordination..................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 PSP Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 8

3.3.2 Early Customer Involvement ..................................................................................... 8

3.3.3 Approval Procedures .................................................................................................. 8

3.3.4 Conformity of Production, Prototype and Test Articles.......................................... 12

3.3.5 Certification Test Witnessing................................................................................... 12

3.3.6 Continued Airworthiness ......................................................................................... 13

3.4 Delegation ........................................................................................................................ 13

3.5 Production Quality System .............................................................................................. 13

4.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT..................................................................................... 15

4.1 Issues Resolution Process ................................................................................................ 15

4.2 Performance Measures..................................................................................................... 15

4.2.1 General...................................................................................................................... 15

4.2.2 Operating Norms ...................................................................................................... 16

4.2.3 Project Evaluation Process ...................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX A: Focal Points ........................................................................................................ 19

APPENDIX B: PSCP Format ....................................................................................................... 20


1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP) is to define a working relationshipbetween the Aircraft Certification Services of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)and Company-X that provides a foundation for building mutual trust, leadership, teamwork, and efficient business practices. This PSP also provides the framework for thedevelopment of standardized Project Specific Certification Plans (PSCP) that can be usedfor preplanning of projects between the FAA and Company-X. The results of theseefforts will enable the FAA and Company-X to expedite certification projects by focusingon safety significant issues. It is the mutual goal of the FAA and Company-X to meet orexceed the expectations of this agreement to achieve the following vision:

Vision of the Product Certification Process

A credible and concise product certification process that results in:

• Timely and efficient product type design, production, and installationapprovals of seating systems designed and manufactured by Company-X

• Clearly defined and understood roles, responsibilities, and accountabilityof all stakeholders

• Timely identification and resolution of the certification basis for seatingsystems installations, potential safety issues, and business practicerequirements

• Optimal delegation requiring the use of safety and risk managementconcepts with appropriate controls and oversight

In the establishment of this PSP, it is understood that a cooperative working relationshipis required for this process to be effective. To successfully achieve this Vision, it isunderstood that Company-X and the FAA team members will work in accordance withthe guidelines contained in this PSP.


2.0 EFFECTIVITY

This PSP shall become effective upon approval by the FAA and Company-X Signatorieson the cover page of this PSP. It shall continue in effect until it is superseded, revised, orterminated in writing by either the FAA or Company-X. The PSP may be amended onlyby mutual consent of Company-X and the FAA. Any changes in the services furnished orin other provisions of this PSP shall be formalized by an appropriate written amendmentsigned by both parties, which shall outline the nature of the change. It is recommendedthat a yearly meeting be held to review this PSP and make any changes that wouldimprove the process.


3.0 PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY

3.1 General

This Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP) provides the framework for the FAA andCompany-X to use for all type design, production, and installation certification activitiesrelated to Company-X aircraft seating systems. These certification activities primarilylead to TSO-C127a authorization and 14 CFR 25.562 installation approvals for theseating systems, but are not limited to these areas.

This PSP is a living document developed jointly by the FAA and Company-X as animportant prerequisite to specific seating system certification projects. It defines theworking relationships the FAA and Company-X will follow to assure a high level ofmutual trust and commitment to work as a team in the timely completion of eachcertification project. This PSP establishes the guidelines to be followed for effectiveplanning, communication, delegation, and issue resolution on all aspects of Company-Xseating system type design, production, and installation certification efforts. These basicguidelines and working agreements will be carried forward in the creation of all ProjectSpecific Certification Plans (PSCP) that may be developed in conjunction with thisagreement. Appendix B contains the suggested format for PSCP creation agreed to by thesignatories of this document.

The PSP establishes ownership of the process and a commitment by FAA and Company-X certification specialists and senior management to significantly improve thecertification process by completion of all certification activities in a timely and efficientmanner. The PSP will be managed and maintained by the FAA and Company-Xmanagement focal points identified in Section 3.3.1 and Appendix A.

3.2 Corporate Project Planning

Company-X and the FAA shall jointly conduct periodic executive management programreviews using an agreed process to provide early insight into future potential projects. These reviews will also provide a forum to begin early planning for those potentialprojects as outlined in the early involvement phases of The FAA and Industry Guide toProduct Certification. The reviews will, to the extent possible, touch broadly on areasthat may require special attention, e.g. special conditions, exemptions, equivalent safetyfindings, unique designs, new materials or processes, production or operational aspects,foreign validation, co-production or use of foreign suppliers, continued airworthiness, etc.

The FAA and Company-X will participate in early identification of product concepts,applicable standards, and in the product definition and risk management phases. Thiswill be done as notification for potential resource requirements.

Planning and execution of the PSP directives will ultimately determine the amount ofsuccess the FAA/Company-X partnership achieves. As such, with regard to planning andexecution, this PSP will call for:


• Conducting periodic business/product reviews between the FAA andCompany-X upper level management;

• Utilizing means typically relied upon to enact a successfulapplicant/authority partnership;

• Assigning responsibilities for actions to be carried out in executing PSPactivities;

• Identifying points of contact specific to this PSP and common to anyPSCP.

These activities will ensure early insight to future potential Company-X projects andfuture proposed FAA initiatives/regulation or policy changes.

Audit processes that are employed will be used as a method for improvement. Thelessons learned will be discussed and incorporated into this PSP. Redrafts of thisagreement will be based upon these discussions.

3.3 Communication and Coordination

3.3.1 PSP Maintenance

Communication and coordination for all certification issues shall be directed through thePSP Certification Activities focal points. The focal point for Company-X will beSomebody(?) and for the FAA will be Someone(?). The focal points will be responsiblefor being informed of all critical communications, facilitating conflict resolution, andcontinual maintenance of the PSP.

The focal points will also be responsible for updating their respective management on thehealth of the partnership and stakeholder accountability. If issues arise that requiremanagement involvement, the focal points will be responsible for providing briefinginformation to them.

3.3.2 Early Customer Involvement

Company-X will develop a Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP) for each new product for which TSO application will be made. The PSCP will outline certificationrequirements and novel or unique design features. The PSCP will be coordinated with allstakeholders including customers, FAA offices (both the TSO managing office and theinstallation managing office), and Foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FCAA), as needed. Stakeholders will be expected to concur with the contents of the PSCP and will be heldaccountable for its content. An outline of the contents of a typical PSCP is provided inAppendix B.

3.3.3 Approval Procedures

3.3.3.1 Dynamic Test Plans


This section will outline the procedure used to approve Dynamic Test Plansprepared by Company-X in support of the following activities: TSO-C127acertification efforts, and TSO-C127/127a minor change substantiation efforts. Itis intended that data collected will support 14 CFR 25.562 installation approvalefforts and will be used by the Type Certificate holder to show compliance. Thatis, the design requirements addressed by the TSO should not require furtherreview upon installation provided the part is installed within the limitations of theapproval.

Dynamic Test Plan approval will be documented by …….

Company-X must maintain all approved Company-X Dynamic Test Plans forFAA review until Company-X no longer manufactures the product.

Seat designs that fall outside of Company-X experience based on previousapprovals, installation requirements, or dynamic testing procedures that affectcompliance with the TSO or 14 CFR 25.562 requirements shall be discussed andagreed upon by the local Aircraft Certification Off ice and other stakeholders asrequired prior to test plan approval. A PSCP will be used to coordinate thisinformation between stakeholders (installer, installi ng and TSO project ACO,etc.). The installer has the responsibilit y to contact and initiate discussions withthe installi ng regulatory authority where necessary. Individual ACOs will beresponsible for coordination within the FAA and with other regulatory authorities.

3.3.3.2 TSO MINOR CHANGES (Excluding Flammability Changes)

This section will outline the procedure used to approve all TSO minor changes per14 CFR 21.611 for all Company-X seat models certified to TSO-C39b/C127/C127a and for all flotation cushions certified to TSO-C72c. Thisauthority does not include approving burn tests in support of minor changessubject to the requirements of 14 CFR 25.853.

As part of the TSO Minor Change approval process, the impact of the minorchanges on all aspects of the TSO shall be evaluated. The impact of the minorchanges on 14 CFR 25.562 installation approvals shall also be evaluated. Thisevaluation can be done using engineering rationale and judgment, analysis, orstatic/dynamic testing. Minor changes that might impact 14 CFR 25.562installations shall be coordinated with the seat installer prior to implementation ofthe changes into production seats. It is the responsibilit y of the seat installer toobtain approval for the modified installation. The data required to obtain approvalfor the modified installation will be coordinated with the installer.

The minor change approvals for each Company-X seat model certified to TSO C39b/-C127/-C127a shall be documented in a Company-X ModificationReport. The Modification Report shall also include an assessment of the impactof the minor changes on 14 CFR 25.562 installations. The format of the


Modification Report shall be approved by the local ACO. For seat modelscertified to TSO-C127 or to TSO-C127a, the Modification Report must beupdated at least every six months unless no minor change activity has occurred onthat seat model during that time period (which shall be noted on an approvedtracking spreadsheet as described later in this section). For seat models certified toTSO-C39b, the Modification Report must be updated at least annually unless nominor change activity has occurred on that seat model during that time period. Copies of the Modification Report will be provided to the seat installers upontheir request. The installer is responsible for documenting 14 CFR 25.562compliance findings in a process that is acceptable to their ACO.

Prior to approving the Modification Report, any non-typical minor changes thataffect compliance with the TSO or 14 CFR 25.562 requirements are coordinatedwith the local ACO for guidance. If necessary, the local ACO will i nitiatediscussion with the installi ng ACO or other regulatory agency for 14 CFR 25.562issues. Identification of non-typical minor changes is the responsibilit y ofCompany-X.

Modification Report approval shall be documented by ……...

All approved Company-X Modification Reports must be maintained for FAAreview until Company-X no longer manufactures the TSO article.

Company-X shall develop and maintain a summary of minor change activity usingspreadsheet software acceptable to the FAA. The format of the spreadsheet willbe approved by the local ACO. At a minimum, the Minor Change Summaryspreadsheet shall contain the following information:

1. Seat Model Number2. TSO applicable to the seat model3. Current seat assembly drawing revision level4. Report number, approval date and revision level of the most current

Modification Report5. Highest seat assembly drawing revision level covered in the

Modification Report

The Minor Change Summary spreadsheet shall be submitted to the local ACO andMIDO at least every six months. If no minor change activity has occurred on theseat model during the time period between submissions, the Modification Reportdoes not have to be updated, but the tracking spreadsheet should clearly indicatethat no activity has occurred. Submissions in electronic format are recommended.

3.3.3.3 TSO MINOR CHANGES (Flammability Changes Only)

This section will outline the procedure to approve flammabilit y minor changes forCompany-X seat models certified toTSO-C39b/-c127/-C127a and for all flotationcushions certified to TSO-C72c. This procedure does not extend beyond the


approval of burn tests in support of minor changes to a seat model that must showcompliance to 14 CFR 25.853..Prior to approval the Burn Test Activity Report, Company-X shall i nsure that anynon-typical minor changes that affect compliance with the TSO requirements arediscussed and agreed to by the local ACO. Identification of non-typical minorchanges is the responsibilit y of Company-X.

The approval of each burn test will be documented by …...

The minor change burn test approvals for each Company-X seat model certified toTSO-C39b/-C127/-C127a shall be documented in a Company-X Burn TestActivity Report (BTAR). The format of the BTAR shall be approved by the localACO. A BTAR must be prepared at least every six months unless no minorchange burn test activity has occurred during that time period (which shall benoted on the tracking spreadsheet). The BTAR will summarize burn test activityonly for the six-month period that has elapsed since the preparation and approvalof the previous report.

Burn Test Activity Report approval shall be indicated by ……...

Company-X must maintain all approved Company-X Burn Test Activity Reportsfor FAA review until Company-X no longer manufactures the product.

Company-X shall develop and maintain a summary of f lammabilit y minor changeactivity using spreadsheet software acceptable to the FAA. The format of thespreadsheet will be approved by the local ACO. At a minimum, the Burn TestSummary spreadsheet shall contain the following information:

1. Company-X Seat Model Number2. Company-X Fireblock Test Report Number 3. Test Kit Part Number4. Color Code for the Cushion & Cover Combination5. FAA Form 8110-3 Approval Date6. Company-X Part Number for Foam Material Tested7. Foam Material Description8. Company-X Part Number for Fireblock Material Tested9. Fireblock Material Description10. Company-X Part Number for Upholstery Material Tested11. Upholstery Material Description12. Test Facilit y Test Number for 14 CFR 25.853(c) Tests Conducted13. Date of Test Facilit y Tests14. Company-X/Test Facilit y Upholstery Test Number for 14 CFR

25.853(a) Tests Conducted15. Date of Company-X/Test Facilit y Upholstery Tests


The Burn Test Summary spreadsheet shall be submitted to the local ACO at leastevery six months. Submissions in electronic format are recommended.

3.3.3.4 Quality Manual

Company-X shall develop and maintain quality control procedures in accordancewith 14 CFR 21.605(a)(3). Company-X shall also develop and maintain a qualitymanual that has been reviewed and approved by the local FAA MIDO. Record ofthe quality manual approval shall be maintained in the Company-X records files. A mechanism for updating the quality manual will be documented.

3.3.3.5 PMA Supplements

Company-X shall maintain supplements to their approved PMA parts li st per 14 CFR 21 Subpart K and FAA Order 8110.42. This procedure is outlined inProcedure 1.10.17, PMA Parts Manufacturing Approval.

3.3.4 Conformity of Production, Prototype and Test Articles

Company-X shall i nsure that all production, prototype and test articles, including anyfixtures used in support of certification testing, conform to type design prior to shipmentor use in static or dynamic testing. Company-X approved Quality inspectors shallconduct the conformity inspections and document the results in a format acceptable to thelocal ACO. For a specific project, the customer may request additional conformity bysubmitting an FAA Form 8120-10, Request for Conformity to the FAA. When an FAAForm 8120-10 is submitted, completion of FAA Form 8130-9, Statement of Conformity,is required on any FAA Type Design Approval program in accordance with 14 CFR21.53. Request for completion of FAA Form 8100-1, Conformity Inspection Record, bythe customer is optional. The PSCP shall make specific mention of all requests forconformity. The conformity documentation shall be maintained as documented in …...

3.3.5 Certification Test Witnessing

All static and dynamic testing in support of certification activities, e.g., application forTSO-C127a approval and collection of data for 14 CFR 25.562 installation approval,shall be witnessed by a Company-X approved engineer as noted in the PSCP for aparticular project. If the witnessing of the test by a DER is required, this requirementwill be captured in the PSCP. For static certification tests conducted at Company-X, theCompany-X engineer and an approved quality representative shall witness all tests. Fordynamic certification tests, the Company-X engineer and the test facilit y engineer shallwitness all tests. Verification of test set up conformity to the approved test plan shall be………... Representatives from the FAA and the seat system customer/installer shall beinvited to witness all tests, but their presence is not required unless so stated in theapproved test plan or PSCP.


3.3.6 Continued Airworthiness

The details of how the FAA and Company-X will handle continued airworthiness issues,after delivery of the first seating system will be consistent with the 14 CFR 21.3 and FAApolicy on TSO authorization management, reporting, self-disclosure and the requirementsfor implementing corrective actions in both the type design and production systems. Company-X will document all minor change activity using the procedures outlined inSections 3.3.3.2 and 3.3.3.3 of this document.

3.4 Delegation

The FAA and Company-X ASP are committed to the development and support of aneffective designee system that includes both organizational and individual delegations. The FAA will maximize the degree of delegations to the extent practicable and willinclude appropriate oversight safeguards as defined in the Aircraft CertificationsService’s delegation management process. Section 3.3.3 of this PSP provides theframework for the delegation system agreed to by Company-X and the FAA by outliningthe delegation, communication, and reporting responsibiliti es to be used for designcertification efforts, production, and continued airworthiness. The Project SpecificCertification Plans (PSCP) will reaff irm these responsibiliti es for each new project.

The designee system must be based on an environment where honesty, opencommunication, mutual respect, and trust are the norm. This environment shouldencourage the Designees, within the scope of their delegation, to openly communicatecertification issues with the FAA. Company-X agrees to create a working environmentwhere Designees can make compliance findings free from undue pressure and with thesupport and knowledge of the FAA. It must be clearly understood by the FAA and thedesignees that their objective is to find compliance with the regulations and not to dictatedesign.

3.5 Production Quality System

Company-X quality control processes and procedures approved by the FAA will beutili zed to support both production and prototype certification efforts. The Company-Xinternal audit processes will be used to verify ongoing system compliance as documentedin ……... The Company-X Quality System provides the controls to ensure that allproducts, parts, assemblies, installations, and functions conform to the FAA approveddata and are in a condition for safe operation. The Quality System is described inCompany-X’s ………., which direct the methods used by Company-X to insure productquality and compliance with FAA regulations. When company or quality policies andprocedures are found to be in conflict with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), theFAR will prevail and, as appropriate, the Company-X policies and procedures will berevised. Company-X conformity inspections will be accomplished consistent with therequirements of 14 CFR 21.33. These inspections will be supported by internal controlsthat include requirements for product inspection of all part numbers, tooling used as amedia for inspection, and abilit y to capture material review actions on any parts to be


used for showing compliance. Conformity inspections, airworthiness determinations,products and parts certifications, and production will be accomplished with establishedFAA guidance (Orders 8110.4, 8120.2, 8130.2 and 8130.21).

Specific conformity inspections will be developed by Company-X Quality andcoordinated with the FAA Principal Inspector for major or significant prototypeprograms. These conformity inspections will:

• Be suff icient in detail to ensure that all of the parts of the product being certifiedconform to the type design.

• Define conformity requirements consistent with 14 CFR 21.33 and 21.53(b).• Address the use of ODAR and/or FAA designees and will be referenced in the

PSCP. • Address conformity of products and parts at subcontractor and partner faciliti es

both in the United States and at foreign locations.

Each PSCP, as appropriate, will outline international requirements related to the project.The outline will define or address as a minimum:

• The impact of the project on Company-X and the FAA.• All bilateral and non-bilateral entities.• Management and control of priority parts suppliers in BAA countries where the

FAA has no authority over the supplier. FAA Right of Entry will be obtained byCompany-X when required by the project.

• Request for exemption for direct shipment of products and parts consistent with14 CFR 21.325.

• Specific communication/documentation management responsibiliti es.

The existing Company-X Quality System will be used for management of externalsuppliers. The PSCP will establish communication links, responsibiliti es, andaccountabiliti es.

To enhance communication, the PSCP will require the Company-X as well as the FAA’sCertification Standards, and Manufacturing Inspection staffs, to coordinate/agree upon an“as of” configuration for a seat system prior to certification. Existing issue papers will beclarified or resolved prior to these reviews/evaluations. In addition, scheduled meetingswill be established between the FAA and Company-X to monitor issues and plans and toinitiate actions that may be required. These meetings will be held on an as needed basis. Finally, agreed to forms and methods of communication will be identified in the PSCP.

The reporting of failures, malfunctions, and defects will be in accordance with Company-X procedures and in compliance with 14 CFR 21.3.


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4.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The objective of this process is to identify and resolve issues and disagreements as earlyas possible at the team working level and facilit ated by the PSP focal points. Ideally thiswill occur during PSCP development. If there are issues the focal points will j ointlymaintain an issues tracking list. When agreement is reached on an issue, the resolutionwill be documented (actions, decisions, and outcomes) in the project records. Should anyproblems arise where resolution is not proceeding according to the agreed upon PSCP,the focal points will utili ze issues resolution process outlined in Section 4.1.

4.1 Issues Resolution Process

If there is a disagreement, PSP focal points and other appropriate team members (ACOtechnical specialists, TAD specialists, etc.) will review the issue and recommend asolution. If they agree, the resolution will be documented and all team members will beinformed.

If the team members are unable to agree, the off ice raising the concerns will prepare awhite paper detaili ng the issue, respective parties’ positions, options for resolution, andhow those options should be implemented, including a clear statement of the timing ofthe implementation. Where appropriate the FAA Issue Paper process may be used. If anissue that has arisen is compliant, it will be documented as a “lesson learned”. If theissue is non-compliant, a change will be required.

The issue will t hen be submitted to the applicable managers (FAA and Company-X), and,where appropriate, Directorate Manager(s), FAA regional counsel, and FAA HQDivision(s) for review and disposition.

The conclusions, recommendations, and outcome of the issue resolution will bedocumented by the focal points in the project records.

4.2 Performance Measures

4.2.1 General

Early communication between Company-X and the FAA in the conceptual stages ofproduct development is criti cal to assure adequate planning and flexibilit y. Priority mustbe placed on:

• Identification of significant issues.• Definition of clear, pass/fail criteria wherever possible.• Validation and documentation of criti cal assumptions, installation interface issues,

and data for installation limitations.• Resolution of conformity requirements involving major criti cal production

processes, new materials, new technologies, etc.


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• Resolution of co-production issues, foreign supplier arrangements requiring undueburden assessment, other authorities involvement, validation needs, etc.

• Identification of resource needs/constraints of all stakeholders that will beaccommodated to the greatest extent possible.

The above guidelines should focus on producing quality deliverables that evidence anefficient and credible certification process.

4.2.2 Operating Norms

Operating norms that are agreed to by the FAA and Company-X are required to guide thetimeliness and quality of deliverables and services provided by the FAA and Company-X. These norms are intended to meet the needs of both Company-X and the FAA, butshould be reevaluated for each PSCP and agreed upon during sign-off. Clear objectivesand metrics need to be established in a PSCP that are based on quantifiable gauges(schedule, certification time flow, etc.) and agreed to by all stakeholders. This will helpdetermine the effectiveness of participating parties and establish consequences forperformance.

4.2.2.1 Product Certification Process Norms

The following operating norms are agreed to for selected key deliverables.

• Within 4 weeks after receipt of a preliminary certification plan, the FAA andCompany-X focal points will identify all significant stakeholders and transmitthe PSCP to the stakeholders for their review.

• Within 4 weeks after receipt of the PSCP, all stakeholders will either concurwith the content of the PSCP or identify issues that require resolution andprovide a written summary of those issues to the FAA and Company-X focalpoints.

• Within 2 weeks after receipt of the issues summaries from the stakeholders,the FAA and Company-X focal points will initiate stakeholder discussions ifoutstanding issues have been identified that require coordination through theconflict resolution process. Otherwise, the Company-X focal point willfinalize the PSCP and provide copies to the stakeholders.

• Within 1 week after a dynamic test discrepancy, the Company-X focal pointwill notify the FA focal point and, if deemed necessary by the FAA focalpoint, prepare a briefing paper that discusses the issue and proposedresolution.

• Within 4 weeks after receipt of a TSO application package, the FAA focalpoint will respond with the TSO approval letter.


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• On a quarterly basis, the FAA focal point will update the FAA TSO indexdatabase.

4.2.2.2 Electronic Communications

Company-X must maintain a complete and current type design data file for eachproduct held per 14 CFR 21.613. Company-X shall i nsure that all documentscovered by this agreement are properly archived for FAA review and properlybacked up for protection against loss of the original documents.

Company-X must control access to and removal of data from this file.

Company-X must allow every FAA employee free and complete access to the fileper 14 CFR 21.615 and, when requested, provide the FAA with copies of anyinformation that is kept in the file.

The creation and tracking of the information and data specified in this documentshall begin on the date of this approval. Legacy data will only be added whendeemed appropriate by Company-X or the FAA.

4.2.2.3 Electronic Communications

Electronic communications should be utili zed to the greatest extent possible.

4.2.2.4 Audit Process

• Company-X Internal Audit

Company-X will perform on going self audits as noted in document ……...

• FAA Scheduled Audit

To ensure that the procedures outlined in the PSP are being followed, the localACO will perform an onsite review of the processes and documentationcovered by this PSP on a semiannual basis.

4.2.2.5 Success Metrics

This PSP will be considered successful when the certification plan addresses allsignificant safety issues early in a project, when all stakeholders participate in thisearly development, and when there are no compliance issues raised on finalaircraft walk-throughs. Specific success metrics will be incorporated into eachindividual PSCP and will be reviewed in the post-project review.


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4.2.3 Project Evaluation Process

The FAA and Company-X focal points should jointly review the PSCP at the close ofeach project to identify and document lessons learned. The focal points will include thelessons learned review as a milestone when preparing the PSCP schedule. To facilitatecontinuous improvement, the team should implement any necessary corrective actions,and the lessons learned should be maintained in the official project file for future nationalor local evaluation. When the project review identifies the need for corrective actions orimprovements, they should be included as part of the lessons learned summary.


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APPENDIX A: Focal Points

FOCAL POINT LIST

SUBJECTFAA

FOCAL POINTCOMPANY-X

FOCAL POINT

EXECUTIVEMANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATIONMANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATIONACTIVITIES

PROJECT SPECIFICCERTIFICATION PLANS

DER ACTIVITIES

PRODUCTION QUALITY

OTHER


APPENDIX B: PSCP Format

Each Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP) will be unique, but the outline shown below willform the basis for each plan. This outline should be considered flexible in that it is expected thatCompany-X ASP and the FAA will identify improvements over time as additional experience isgained in its use.

PSCP Content Outline

Cover Page with Signature Blocks, Document Number, and Revision Level Shown

Revision Page with Document Change Notice Number & Description of Change

List of Active Pages with Page Revision Level

Table of Contents

List of References

Section 1.0: Project Description

Section 2.0: Certification Requirements

Section 3.0: Compliance and Testing Plan

Section 4.0: Communication and Coordination

Section 5.0: Delegation and Conformity

Section 6.0: Project Schedule Overview and Deliverables

Section 7.0: Post certification Requirements

Section 8.0: Continuous Improvement Plan

Section 9.0: PSCP Approval Process

Appendix A: Actual Project Schedule at Release of PSCP


ENDORSEMENTKeep in or delete????

OF THE

FAA-COMPANY-X PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY PLAN

BY

THE FAA SEATTLE ACO

AND

THE BOEING COMPANY

Prepared by: __________________________________Francis S. Heming, Jr., Ph.D.Chief Engineer - Certification

Company-X Aircraft Seating Products

Checked by: _________________________________Dan ParsonsDirector of EngineeringCompany-X Aircraft Seating Products

Approved by: ________________________________Jennifer PollinoVice President/General Manager Company-X Aircraft Seating Products

Original Date: July 2, 2001

Current Revision: NC

Revision Date: N/A


1.0 STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT

The FAA Seattle ACO (SACO) and The Boeing Company have reviewed the contents of theCompany-X-FAA Partnership for Safety Plan, PSP-1, dated July 2, 2001, and endorse itscontents. It is agreed that all Company-X seating system certification activities that involveSACO and Boeing may be conducted using the guidelines outlined in the PSP, except asnoted in Section 2.0 of this document.

2.0 BOEING/SACO EXCEPTIONS TO PSP-1

FAA SACO has no exceptions to PSP-1, Revision NC.

The Boeing Company no exceptions to PSP-1, Revision NC.

3.0 SIGNATORIES

The FAA SACO and The Boeing Company agree to the provisions of the Company-X-FAAPartnership for Safety Plan, PSP-1, Revision NC, except as noted in Section 2.0 of thisdocument. The following signatures of the FAA SACO and Boeing Company duly authorizedrepresentatives indicate concurrence with the provisions of PSP-1. This agreement iseffective August 9,2001.

Agreed by:

_________________________________ ____________Dan Freeman DateManager

The Boeing Company

_________________________________ ____________Tim Erhardt DateLead EngineerThe Boeing Company

_________________________________ ____________Rick B. Baggette DateLead Engineer The Boeing Company

________________________________ ____________Lirio Liu Nelson DateManager, ANM100S FAA Seattle ACO

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