IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES

FOR

DESIGN APPROVAL,EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION,POST DESIGN APPROVAL ACTIVITIES, AND

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN AUTHORITIES

Under the Memorandum of Understanding on Airworthiness between

the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)and

the Department of Civil Aviation (DAC) - Brazil

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 11.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 11.2 BASIS........................................................................................................................................ 11.3 PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT......................................................................................................... 11.4 CHANGES IN AUTHORITY AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS.................................................. 11.5 AUTHORITY MEETINGS .............................................................................................................. 21.6 INTERPRETATIONS..................................................................................................................... 21.7 AMENDMENTS........................................................................................................................... 21.8 TERMINATION ........................................................................................................................... 21.9 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................. 3

SECTION 2 - SCOPE ................................................................................................................................. 42.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................... 42.2 PROVISIONS FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS ACCEPTED FOR IMPORT UNDER THESE IP ..................... 42.3 PROVISIONS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 4

SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHED WORKING PROCEDURES...................................................................... 53.1 DESIGN APPROVAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................................... 5

3.1.1General...................................................................................................................................... 53.1.2Type Design Approval Application Consideration....................................................................... 5

3.1.2.1 Brazil. .............................................................................................................................. 53.1.2.2 China ............................................................................................................................... 53.1.2.3 New category of product.................................................................................................. 5

3.1.3Type Design Approval Procedure for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propellers........................... 63.1.3.1 Application....................................................................................................................... 63.1.3.2 Initial familiarization briefing............................................................................................... 63.1.3.3 Establishment of the type certification basis by the importing Authority. .............................. 73.1.3.4 Additional technical conditions. ......................................................................................... 73.1.3.5 Design-related operational requirements............................................................................ 83.1.3.6 Data submittal and design review. ..................................................................................... 83.1.3.7 Technical meetings............................................................................................................ 83.1.3.8 Issue Paper and “Ficha de Controle de Assuntos Relevantes”............................................ 83.1.3.9 Approval of aircraft flight manual....................................................................................... 8

3.1.4Supplemental Type Approval..................................................................................................... 93.1.4.1 Application for CHST/VSTC ........................................................................................... 93.1.4.2 Establishment of applicable airworthiness criteria. .............................................................. 93.1.4.3 Basic documentation......................................................................................................... 93.1.4.4 Additional documentation for complex CHST/VSTC. ....................................................... 93.1.4.5 Approval procedures...................................................................................................... 103.1.4.6 Approval of aircraft flight manual supplement................................................................... 10

3.1.5Design Approvals of Products other than Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propellers.................... 103.1.5.1 Receipt of a statement. ................................................................................................... 103.1.5.2 Receipt and review of data. ............................................................................................ 10

3.2 EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES .......................................................... 11

3.2.1 General................................................................................................................................... 113.2.2 Production Quality System Approval ....................................................................................... 113.2.3Unrestrained Access ................................................................................................................ 113.2.4Production under a Licensing Agreement .................................................................................. 113.2.5 Issuing and Accepting Export Certificates of Airworthiness and Airworthiness Approval Tags for

Export ..................................................................................................................................... 123.2.5.1 Complete aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers............................................................ 123.2.5.2 Parts and materials ......................................................................................................... 123.2.5.3 Export Certificate of Airworthiness exceptions ................................................................ 123.2.5.4 Airworthiness Approval Tag exceptions .......................................................................... 123.2.5.5 Used aircraft .................................................................................................................. 13

3.2.6Additional Requirements for Importing Products....................................................................... 133.2.6.1 Chinese import requirements........................................................................................... 133.2.6.2 Brazilian import requirements.......................................................................................... 14

3.3 DESIGNEE AND DELEGATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................... 153.3.1General.................................................................................................................................... 153.3.2Procedural Requirements for Exporting Products ...................................................................... 15

3.4 POST DESIGN APPROVAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 153.4.1Continued Airworthiness.......................................................................................................... 15

3.4.1.1 General.......................................................................................................................... 153.4.1.2 Malfunctions, Failures, and Defects Reports.................................................................... 153.4.1.3 Unsafe Conditions .......................................................................................................... 163.4.1.4 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Actions.................................................................... 16

3.4.2Design Changes....................................................................................................................... 163.4.2.1 Approval of changes to a type certificate......................................................................... 163.4.2.2 Procedures for Changes to a Supplemental Type Certificate. ........................................... 173.4.2.3 Approval of revisions to aircraft flight manual................................................................... 173.4.2.4 Procedures for Changes to a CTA IAL or a CAAC VDA. ............................................. 17

3.4.3Design Data Used in Support of Repairs................................................................................... 17SECTION 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN AUTHORITIES................................................ 18

4.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................. 184.1.1Accident/incident Investigation Information Requests................................................................. 18

SECTION 5 - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................................... 18APPENDIX A - LIST OF ADDRESSES FOR CTA OFFICES, AND CAAC OFFICES.......................................... 19APPENDIX B - LIST OF SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................................... 20APPENDIX C - TRANSLATION OF APPLICABLE BRAZILIAN RBHA............................................................ 21

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PURPOSE

This document contains the procedures developed by the Aerospace Technical Center (CTA) and theAircraft Airworthiness Department (AAD) of CAAC to implement the Memorandum ofUnderstanding on Airworthiness between the CAAC - China and DAC - Brazil.These Implementation Procedures (IP) are intended to facilitate the approval process for civilaeronautical products being imported and exported between Brazil and China.They are also intended to facilitate mutual cooperation and technical assistance, including accidentinvestigations for aircraft being manufactured in Brazil and in China.

1.2 BASIS

The basis for these IP is stated in article 4 of the Memorandum of Understanding on Airworthinessbetween CAAC and DAC, dated 08 March 2001.

1.3 PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT

Both the CAAC-AAD and CTA have been presented and understood the aircraft certification systemsof each authority for the airworthiness and environmental certification, approval, or acceptance of civilaeronautical products, and decided to make these IP feasible and to determine the appropriate scopebetween the authorities. (See Section 2 - Scope). This document defines the procedures that each authorityagrees to follow to enable that authority to meet its regulatory requirements for importingand supporting civil aeronautical products. An important objective of these IP, in accordance with theMemorandum of Understanding, is to ensure that the maximum practical credit is given to theexporting airworthiness authority's certification system during the certification/validation of a productby the importing authority.Both CTA and CAAC-AAD agree that all information, including technical documentation, exchangedunder these IP will be in the English language.

1.4 CHANGES IN AUTHORITY AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS

There is a need for continuing CTA and CAAC-AAD dialogue to ensure that the same or consistentinformation and requirements are issued on a given product. Therefore it is expected that both authorities willkeep each other informed of all relevant airworthiness and environmental laws, regulations, standards, andrequirements, and of their airworthiness certification systems. Each authority may, to the maximum extentpracticable:

- notify the other authority of any plans to make revisions to its regulations/standards orrequirements, and its system for airworthiness and environmental certification or approval;

- offer the other authority an opportunity to comment, and- give due consideration to the comments made by the other authority on the intended revision.Nevertheless, each authority shall advise the other of any changes in its:- statutory (legal) responsibilities;- organizational structure (e.g., key personnel, management structure, technical training, office location);- production quality system oversight; or- delegated responsibilities.

The other authority has the right to familiarize itself with such changes, including on-site discussions with theother authority to ensure the continued acceptance of these IP.

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The CTA and CAAC-AAD further recognize that revision by either authority to its regulations, policies,procedures, statutory responsibility, organizational structure, production quality system oversight, or delegatedresponsibilities may affect the basis and the scope of these IP. Accordingly, upon notice of such changes byone authority, the other authority may propose a meeting to review the need for amendment to these IP.

1.5 AUTHORITY MEETINGS

CTA and CAAC-AAD agree to meet as considered necessary to discuss these IP, on-going and futurecertification projects, changes in authority organization, any revisions to their certification systems, technicalassistance requests, or any other matters relating to the promotion of aviation safety under these IP.

1.6 INTERPRETATIONS

In the case of conflicting interpretations of the laws, airworthiness or environmental regulations/standards,requirements, or acceptable means of compliance pertaining to certifications, approvals, or acceptance underthese IP, the interpretation of the civil aviation authority whose law, regulation/standard, requirement oracceptable means of compliance is being interpreted shall prevail.

1.7 AMENDMENTS

These IP may be reviewed and amended at any time by mutual consent of the CTA and CAAC-AAD. Also,these IP may be reviewed periodically, taking into account improvements, additions, or changes suggested byeither the CTA or CAAC-AAD, by the Brazilian or Chinese aviation industry associations or their membercompanies, or by other interested parties, to ensure that the IP remain current. Amendments and revisionsshall be co-developed and made effective by the signatures of the CTA Director and the CAAC-AADDirector General. Each amendment shall specify its effect, if any, on activities conducted under these IP priorto the amendment.Suggestions for improvement are welcomed and can be addressed to either of the offices below, which areresponsible for the administrative process of keeping this document current. All changes to these IP, includingAppendices, will be jointly administered by the CTA and the CAAC-AAD.

CTA address: Centro Técnico Aeroespacial IFI - Aeronautical Certification Division Airworthiness & Regulations Advisory P.O.Box 6001 12231-970 - São José dos Campos - SP Brazil

Telephone: 55 (12) 347-5196 Fax: 55 (12) 341-4766 Email: har@ifi.cta.br

CAAC-AAD address: General Administration of Civil Aviation of China Aircraft Airworthiness Department Airworthiness Liaison Division 155 Dongsi St. West 100710, Beijing China

Telephone: 86 (10) 64091089 or 64091139 Fax: 86 (10) 64033087 Email: wangjl@caac.cn.net

1.8 TERMINATION

Either the CTA or CAAC-AAD may terminate these IP upon sixty days written notice to the other party.Termination of these IP will not affect the validity of activity conducted under their provisions prior totermination.

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1.9 DEFINITIONS

The definitions in Article II of the Memorandum of Understanding are incorporated by reference in these IP.As used in these IP, the following definitions are provided to supplement those definitions.(a) "Airworthiness Standards" means regulations governing the design, performance, materials, workmanship,

manufacture, maintenance, and modification of civil aeronautical products.(b) "Appliance" means any instrument, mechanism, equipment, part, apparatus, or accessory, including

communications equipment, that is used or intended to be used in operating or controlling an aircraft inflight, is installed in or attached to the aircraft, and is not part of an airframe, aircraft engine, or propeller.

(c) "Compliance" means that, after examination by analysis, test, etc., the type design of a product is found tosatisfy the specified airworthiness or environmental standards.

(d) “Component” means a part, material, or subassembly intended for use on an aeronautical product.(e) “Conformity” means that a product is examined against pertinent type design, test, and quality control data

and is found to meet those data.(f) "Environmental Approval" means a finding that a civil aeronautical product complies with standards

concerning noise and/or exhaust emissions.(g) "Environmental Standards" means regulations governing designs with regard to noise characteristics and

exhaust emissions of civil aeronautical products.(h) "Environmental Testing" means a process by which a civil aeronautical product is evaluated for

compliance with environmental standards.(i) "Equivalent Level of Safety Finding" means a determination that alternative action taken provides a level

of safety equal to that provided by the requirements for which equivalency is being sought.(j) "Exemption" means allowable noncompliance with a requirement when processed through the appropriate

regulatory procedure by the CTA or CAAC-AAD, and found to be in the public interest and not to havean adverse effect on safety.

(k) "Exporting Airworthiness Authority" means the national organization within the exporting State, chargedby the laws of the exporting State with regulating the airworthiness and environmental certification,approval, or acceptance of aeronautical products. The exporting airworthiness authority will be referredto herein as the exporting authority.

(l) "Finding" means the result of a civil aviation authority’s review, investigation, inspection, test, analysis,etc., to determine compliance of a design with a law, regulation, standard, or requirement, or yet theconformity of a product with approved type design data.

(m) "Importing Airworthiness Authority" means the national organization within the importing State, chargedby the laws of the importing State with regulating the airworthiness and environmental certification,approval, or acceptance of civil aeronautical products. The importing airworthiness authority will bereferred to herein as the importing authority.

(n) "Maintenance" means the performance of inspection, overhaul, repair, preservation and the replacementof parts, materials, appliances, or components of a product to assure the continued airworthiness of thatproduct but excludes modifications.

(o) "Manufacturer” means the person responsible for the final assembly of a product under a CTA orCAAC-AAD approved production quality system, which ensures conformity of the product to anapproved type design. Final assembly includes the activities of producing or fabricating, notwithstandingthat portions of the product may have been manufactured by other persons at other locations.

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(p) "Modification" means change to the construction, configuration, performance, environmentalcharacteristics, or operating limitations of the affected product.

(q) "Person" means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stockassociation, or governmental entity, and includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similarrepresentative thereof.

(r) "Priority Part" means any part or assembly in an approved design, that, if it were to fail, could reasonablybe expected to cause an unsafe condition in an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller.

(s) "Production Quality System " means a systematic process which provides confidence that aeronauticalproducts will conform to the approved type design and will be in a condition for safe operation.

(t) "Special Condition" means an airworthiness standard(s) prescribed by the airworthiness authority whenthe regulations for the product do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards due to novel orunusual design features. Special Conditions contain such safety standards as the airworthiness authorityfinds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that envisaged by the regulations.

(u) "Supplier”' means a person who is contracted to provide a component or special process to a productmanufacturer to be incorporated into the manufacturer's civil aeronautical product.

(v) "Type Design Approval" means the issuance of a certificate, approval, or acceptance by, or on behalf of,an airworthiness authority for the type design of a product.

SECTION 2 - SCOPE

2.1 GENERAL

These IP cover the provisions set forth in the following paragraphs.

2.2 PROVISIONS FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS ACCEPTED FOR IMPORT UNDER THESE IP

(a) China acceptance of CTA Export Certificates of Airworthiness for class I new and used products(aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers).

(b) China acceptance of CTA Airworthiness Approval Tag (export class II and class III products) of aircraftappliances, materials, and modification and/or replacements parts for the aircraft, aircraft engines,propellers, and appliances listed in 2.2(a) above.

(c) Brazil acceptance of CAAC Export Certificates of Airworthiness for class I new and used products(aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers).

(d) Brazil acceptance of CAAC Export Airworthiness Approvals (export class II and class III products) foraircraft appliances, materials, and modification and/or replacements parts for the aircraft, aircraft engines,propellers, and appliances listed in 2.2(c) above.

2.3 PROVISIONS FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

CTA and CAAC-AAD agree to cooperate when technical assistance is needed by one airworthinessauthority in fulfilling its national airworthiness and environmental duties in the other airworthiness authority'scountry.

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SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHED WORKING PROCEDURES

3.1 DESIGN APPROVAL PROCEDURES

3.1.1 General

Approval of the type design of a product, or changes to the type design of a product, by the importingauthority will be based, to the maximum extent practicable, on technical evaluations, tests, inspections, andcompliance certifications made by the exporting authority. The appropriate design approval is issued bythe importing authority for an imported product if the exporting authority, after consultation with theimporting authority, certifies to the importing authority that the product type design has been examined,tested, inspected, and found to meet the airworthiness criteria prescribed by the importing authority, whichthe importing authority has found to be equivalent to its own national airworthiness standards for a similarproduct.

3.1.2 Type Design Approval Application Consideration

3.1.2.1 Brazil.Any aircraft model exported to Brazil (under a purchasing or leasing agreement), regardless of beingnew or used, must have a Brazilian type certificate, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authoritytype certificate, to be eligible for registration on the Brazilian Registry.Any aircraft with a Brazilian type certificate, modified in accordance with a foreign authoritysupplemental type certificate, or equivalent document, exported to Brazil, must have a Braziliansupplemental type certificate, or equivalent approval, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authoritysupplemental type certificate, or equivalent document.Any aircraft engine or propeller model exported to Brazil, regardless of being new or used, must have aBrazilian type certificate, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authority type certificate, to beeligible for installation on any aircraft with a Brazilian type certificate.Any part, subassembly, component or appliance, not included in the approved Brazilian type designdefinition, must have a Brazilian approval or acceptance for installation, based on the primary foreignauthority approval, to be eligible for installation on any product with a Brazilian type certificate.

3.1.2.2 ChinaAny aircraft model exported to China (under a purchasing or leasing agreement), regardless of beingnew or used, must have a Chinese type certificate, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authoritytype certificate, to be eligible for registration on the China Registry or to be operated under lease by aChina certificated air carrier or commercial operator under Chinese Civil Aviation Regulations.Any aircraft with a Chinese type certificate, modified in accordance with a foreign authoritysupplemental type certificate, or equivalent document, exported to China, must have a Chinesesupplemental type certificate, or equivalent approval, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authoritysupplemental type certificate, or equivalent document.Any aircraft engine or propeller model exported to China, regardless of being new or used, must have aChinese type certificate, issued on the basis of the primary foreign authority type certificate, to beeligible for installation on any aircraft with a Chinese type certificate.Any part, subassembly, component or appliance, not included in the approved Chinese type designdefinition, must have a Chinese approval or acceptance for installation, based on the primary foreignauthority approval, to be eligible for installation on any product with a Chinese type certificate.

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3.1.2.3 New category of product.

A new category of product is meant as a category of product for which the exporting Authority has notexperienced a complete certification process with respect to the concerned design airworthinessstandards.If the application is for a new category of product, or has a level of complexity that has not beenpreviously certified by the exporting Authority, the exporting Authority should notify the importingAuthority. This notification should be made as soon as the exporting Authority becomes aware of thistype of pending application, so that the importing Authority may plan the scope of its validationprogram.

3.1.3 Type Design Approval Procedure for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propellers.

CTA issues “Certificado de Homologação de Tipo” (CHT) and CAAC-AAD issues “Validation of TypeCertificate” (VTC) or “Validation of Type Design Approval” (VDA) for imported products to grantapproval of the type design of aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers. The following procedures apply tosuch products type design to be approved by CTA or by CAAC-AAD for standard airworthinesscertification. Nonstandard category aircraft, and aircraft engines and propellers for nonstandard categoryaircraft, will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis through the special arrangement provisions of thisdocument.

3.1.3.1 Application.

An application for type design approval will have to be made by the applicant through its Authority witha request that the application and related information be forwarded to the importing Authority. AllChinese applications for CTA type design approval will be sent by CAAC-AAD to DAC (letter ofapplication only) and to CTA (complete package). All Brazilian applications for CAAC type designapproval will be sent by the CTA to CAAC-AAD.Applications should include:a) A general technical description of the product;b) A three-view drawing for aircraft or a cross-section drawing for aircraft engines and propellers;c) The Type Certificate and the Type Certificate Data Sheet, if available, or a statement of the

applicable airworthiness standards for design approval (including environmental requirements) asestablished by the exporting Authority for its own domestic design approval;

d) Any novel or unusual design features known to the applicant at the time of application which mightnecessitate issuance of airworthiness special conditions;

e) Any expected exemptions or equivalent safety findings relative to the exporting authoritiesairworthiness standards for type design approval;

f) The estimated date of the first delivery;g) A copy of the production certificate, including limitation records;h) A copy of each issue papers as granted by the exporting authority;i) A copy of the Compliance Check List as granted by the exporting authority; andj) Description of operating characteristics, principles and operation limitations for engines and

propellers.

3.1.3.2 Initial familiarization briefing.

On major projects, as soon as practicable after the application has been received and accepted by theimporting Authority, and when the design is sufficiently defined, a familiarization briefing on the productmay be requested by the importing Authority. The briefing will be held at a mutually agreeable locationfor attendance by the importing Authority, the exporting Authority and the applicant. The primarypurposes of the briefing will be to permit:

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a) The applicant to describe the design to the importing Authority. This briefing (or series of briefings)will cover all aspects of the design. Emphasis should be placed on any novel, unusual, or criticaldesign features which might necessitate issuance of either importing Authority or exporting Authorityspecial conditions or new applications of existing standards;

b) The importing Authority to engage in detailed technical discussions with the exporting Authority andthe applicant on the design, including particular applications or interpretations of the airworthinessstandards of the exporting State and the importing State;

c) For products with a prior service history, the applicant and the exporting Authority to brief theimporting Authority on the product service history, including corrective measures applied to precludeoccurrence of incidents or accidents.

3.1.3.3 Establishment of the type certification basis by the importing Authority.

a) The importing Authority will establish a Type Certification Basis for the product design inaccordance with its own domestic airworthiness standards and procedures in effect for a similarproduct, on the basis of the standards which were in effect in the importing State at the time theapplication was received for the approval of the product type design by the exporting Authority.

b) Once the importing Authority’s Type Certification Basis has been established, the airworthinesscriteria for type certification by the importing Authority will be developed jointly by the importingAuthority and the exporting Authority so as to:i) Give maximum credit to the exporting Authority’s domestic certification system; andii) Provide the importing Authority a basis to find compliance with its own national airworthiness

standards or to find that equivalent criteria have been met, based on an exporting Authoritycertification of compliance with the agreed airworthiness criteria.

c) The airworthiness criteria defined by the importing Authority will consist of the airworthinessstandards as applied by the exporting Authority under its own domestic certification system, plus anyadditional technical conditions and mandatory design-related operational requirements specified bythe importing Authority to establish an equivalent level of safety with its own domestic standards fora similar product.

3.1.3.4 Additional technical conditions.

The additional technical conditions may include any or all of the following:a) Additional airworthiness conditions based on differences, between the two States, in the basic

airworthiness standards, interpretations, applications, policies, and guidance materials, givingconsideration to the importing authority airworthiness standards in effect on the date of theapplication for importing type certificate. In the case of Brazil, the basic airworthiness standards areset out in “Regulamentos Brasileiros de Homologação Aeronáutica” (RBHA), issued by DAC. Inthe case of China, the basic airworthiness standards are set out in ”Chinese Civil AviationRegulations” (CCAR), issued by CAAC;

b) Special Conditions related to novel or unusual features of the product design which are not coveredby the adopted airworthiness standards of the exporting Authority;

c) Airworthiness conditions based on an evaluation of equivalent safety findings and exemptionsgranted by the exporting Authority to the applicant for domestic certification; and

d) Actions deemed necessary by the importing State for continued safe operation as a result of theimporting Authority review of the service history and the actions taken by the exporting Authority tocorrect unsafe conditions on products of a type design previously certified by the exporting Authorityand having accumulated a documented service history.

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3.1.3.5 Design-related operational requirements.

Operational requirements of the importing Authority for a particular kind or condition of operation,which would affect the design or performance of the product, could include the provision of additionalequipment, as well as supplementary advisory information in the aircraft flight manual and maintenanceinformation.Mandatory design-related operational requirements will be notified by the importing Authority at thetime of each validation process.

3.1.3.6 Data submittal and design review.

Required technical data representing the product will vary with the type and complexity of the productinvolved. Preceding the issuance of type certification, the importing Authority may request additionaltechnical design data, may review the product, and may fly the product for its certification andfamiliarization purposes. Also, when deemed necessary, the importing Authority may fly, or conduct adetailed review of the product to ensure compliance with the additional technical conditions. Theapplicant will submit all data, as required by the importing authority, to the exporting Authority forverification and transmission to the importing Authority.

3.1.3.7 Technical meetings.

In addition to the initial familiarization briefing, other technical meetings may be necessary to ensure thatany additional technical conditions and mandatory design-related operational requirements that havebeen communicated to the exporting Authority are well understood, and that any outstanding technicalissues are resolved. All technical meetings will normally be arranged through the exporting Authority.Location of the meetings may vary, depending on the needs and priorities, and will normally have bothAuthorities’ representatives in attendance. Such meetings (and guidelines for the meetings) may include:a) Technical meetings requested by the applicant, the exporting Authority, or the importing Authority

for the purpose of reporting new developments, reviewing changes, or resolving technicalcompliance questions;

b) Technical meetings between both Authorities for timely resolution of outstanding issues;c) Technical meetings held with the applicant to provide the applicant with the importing Authority’s

position with respect to any unresolved technical issues; andd) Technical meetings involving flight operations and maintenance specialists of both Authorities and

the applicant to facilitate operational acceptance of the product by the importing Authority for aparticular kind or condition of operation.

3.1.3.8 Issue Paper and “Ficha de Controle de Assuntos Relevantes”.

Issue Paper (IP), for CAAC-AAD, and “Ficha de Controle de Assuntos Relevantes” (FCAR), forCTA, may be prepared by the importing Authority, as applicable, which describe issues such asAdditional Technical Conditions to be resolved before the importing Authority can grant a CHT/VTC.The exact form and scope of these documents will be determined by each Authority and details of theiruse will be provided to the other Authority.

3.1.3.9 Approval of aircraft flight manual.

The importing authority will review the aircraft flight manual and, after acceptance, will request theexporting authority to approve the flight manual for the individual imported aircraft on its behalfaccording to the type design approval of the importing authority.

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3.1.4 Supplemental Type Approval

CTA may issue “Certificado de Homologação Suplementar de Tipo” (CHST) and CAAC-AAD mayissue ”Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate” (VSTC) for imported aeronautical products to grantapproval for changes to a type design on aeronautical products for which a standard type certificate hasbeen previously granted. The importing Authority will consider approving a change in type design on aproduct made by an applicant in the exporting State, provided the product is one for which the exportingAuthority is the primary certificating Authority and the product has been type certified by the importingAuthority. Application for CHST/VSTC relating to product type certified in nonstandard categories anddesign approvals for modifications authorized under CTA or CAAC-AAD one-off engineeringmodifications will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

3.1.4.1 Application for CHST/VSTC

An applicant will submit CHST/VSTC applications to the exporting Authority with a request that theapplication and related information described in this section be forwarded to the importing Authority.Each application will provide the following information:a) Description of the change, identifying the CHT/TC holder and model of the product;b) Copy of the exporting Authority approval document and related certification basis;c) Information on any equivalent safety findings or exemptions granted by the exporting Authority for

the domestic CHST/STC;d) A copy of each issue papers and a copy of the compliance check list as granted by the exporting

authority;e) A copy of the master drawing list or equivalent document; andf) The estimated date of the first delivery.

3.1.4.2 Establishment of applicable airworthiness criteria.

The approval basis for a CHST/VSTC will normally be the airworthiness standards originallyestablished by the importing Authority for CHT/TC approval of the basic product. Additional technicalconditions may be prescribed by the importing Authority when the circumstances of the design changemake them necessary.

3.1.4.3 Basic documentation.

The following documentation will, under normal circumstances, be required for review by the importingAuthority, as appropriate:a) Compliance checklist.b) Aircraft Flight Manual Supplementc) Master Drawing List.d) Installation Instructions.e) Weight and balance data.f) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.

3.1.4.4 Additional documentation for complex CHST/VSTC.

When required by the technical complexity of the design change (e.g., additional technical conditions), itmay be necessary to provide additional data such as:a) Engineering reports: structural analysis, etc.b) Flight test data.

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3.1.4.5 Approval procedures.

The importing Authority will review the CHST/VSTC application, together with the exportingAuthority’s approval document and certification basis. The importing Authority will either concur withthe exporting Authority basis of certification or propose additional technical conditions. Findings ofcompliance against these technical conditions will normally be made by the exporting Authority uponrequest from the importing Authority. This will not preclude the possibility for the importing Authority tofamiliarize itself with complex CHST/VSTC and to perform additional evaluations, such as flight tests,etc. using a certification procedure similar to that described in Section 3.1.3, adjusted for thesignificance and complexity of the change.

3.1.4.6 Approval of aircraft flight manual supplement.

If applicable, the importing authority will review the aircraft flight manual supplement and, afteracceptance, will request the exporting authority to approve the flight manual supplement for theindividual imported aircraft on its behalf. according to the type design change approval of the importingauthority.

3.1.5 Design Approvals of Products other than Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and Propellers.

CAAC-AAD and CTA note that both authorities have standards applicable to appliances equivalent to theUS FAA Technical Standard Orders (TSO).The CTA design approval for these appliances is characterized by the issuance of an “Attestation ofApproved Aeronautical Product” (APAA) according to an OTP specification, and the CTA productionapproval is characterized by the issuance of a Production Certificate (CHE). TheCTA-OTP specifications are the same FAA-TSO specification. However, an FAA-TSO approvedappliance may be installed on a Brazilian registered aircraft without needing a CTA re-certification as aCTA-OTP approved product. For that purpose, the CTA issues Installation Approval Letters (IAL)The CAAC design and production approval for these appliances is characterized by the issuance of a”Chinese Technical Standard Order Authorization" (CTSOA)” according to a CAAC-TSO specification.The CAAC-TSO specifications are the same FAA-TSO specification. However, for critical importedappliances, the CAAC issues "Validation of Design Approval" (VDA).Approval of such appliances for importation may be accomplished by CTA and CAAC-AAD on the basisof procedures set forth in this IP. Other forms of design approval may be issued when mutually agreed onby CTA and CAAC-AAD.Normally, the appropriate form of design approval may be issued to the applicant by the importingAuthority after:

3.1.5.1 Receipt of a statement.

Receipt of a statement from the applicant through the exporting Authority, with confirmation by theexporting Authority that the design and the performance of the part comply with the respectiveapplicable standard.

3.1.5.2 Receipt and review of data.

Receipt of the following data:a) All the required data pertaining to the proper design, installation, performance, operation, and

maintenance of the appliance;

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b) Other specific technical data, as jointly agreed between the authorities, needed to demonstratecompliance with a CTA-OTP or CAAC-TSO, such as a first-of a-kind CTA-OTP/CAAC-TSO,or unique application of a CTA-OTP/CAAC-TSO appliance; and

c) Any approvals of deviations granted by the exporting authority; deviations must be approved bythe importing authority.

Note: Either CAAC VDA and CTA IAL may not constitute an approval for installation of the TSOappliance on a specific aircraft type. When this occurs, the applicant/installer must obtaininstallation data approval from their national civil aviation authority for use on either aChinese or a Brazilian registered aircraft, respectively.

3.2 EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES

3.2.1 General

Export Certificates of Airworthiness shall be issued by the exporting authority for completed aircraft,aircraft engines, and propellers (export class I products). Airworthiness Approval Tags shall be issued bythe exporting authority for articles, appliances, parts and materials (export class II and III products).

3.2.2 Production Quality System Approval

All products exported under the provisions of these IP shall be produced in accordance with a productionquality system approved and acceptable to the exporting authority, which assures conformity to the typedesign approved by the importing authority and ensures that completed products are in a condition for safeoperation. Therefore, a separate approval of the manufacturer's production quality system by the importingauthority is not required, although it is consistent with the intent of these IP that the importing authority may,on an initial and recurrent basis, familiarize itself with the manufacturer's production quality system.If a production approval has been granted or extended to a manufacturing site or facility in another country,the completed products being exported from that manufacturing site or facility shall be considered asmanufactured in the exporting airworthiness authority's country. When a production approval has beengranted or extended by the exporting airworthiness authority to include manufacturing sites and facilities inanother country, the exporting airworthiness authority still remains fully responsible for the regulatorycontrol and airworthiness certification of completed products and parts being exported from that location.In this case, the importing authority may keep the right to familiarize itself with third country manufacturer’sproduction quality system.

3.2.3 Unrestrained Access

The exporting authority agrees that the importing authority will have continued free access to participate inthe exporting authority’s inspections and to conduct independent inspections at the importing authorityapproval holders and at suppliers to the importing authorities approval holders located in the exportingcountry.

3.2.4 Production under a Licensing Agreement

Each airworthiness authority shall ensure that identical products and parts, produced by the original designapproval holder and/or the licensee, are continuously produced to the same design and production criteria,and that design changes are adequately controlled so that changes required for production in the extensionfacility are approved by the controlling airworthiness authority. All manufactured products and parts,which have an impact on safety (Critical Parts), shall be uniquely identifiable so as to readily distinguish theoriginal production approval holder's products and parts from those of the extension facility or licensee.

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3.2.5 Issuing and Accepting Export Certificates of Airworthiness and Airworthiness ApprovalTags for Export

3.2.5.1 Complete aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers

The importing authority shall accept the Export Certificate of Airworthiness of the exporting authority onthe aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller when the exporting authority certifies that each product:(a) Conforms to a type design approved by the importing authority, as specified in the importing

authority's type certificate data sheet;(b) Is in a condition for safe operation, including compliance with applicable exporting and importing

authorities mandatory airworthiness modifications and special inspections;(c) Meets the special requirements of the importing country, as notified; and(d) For an aircraft engine or propeller, had undergone a final operational check (was run and is

working within the approved limits).

3.2.5.2 Parts and materials

The importing authority shall accept the Airworthiness Approval Tag of the exporting authority onarticles, appliances, parts and materials when the exporting authority certifies that each product:(a) Conforms to approved design data;(b) Is marked in accordance with Sub-paragraph 3.2.6.1(a) or 3.2.6.2(a) of these IP; and(c) Meets the special requirements of the importing country, as notified.

3.2.5.3 Export Certificate of Airworthiness exceptions

The exporting authority shall notify the importing authority prior to issuing an Export Certificate ofAirworthiness in which a non-compliance to the importing authority approved type design is to be notedunder the “Exceptions” section of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness. This notification should helpto resolve any issues concerning the aircraft eligibility for the importing authority airworthinesscertification. The importing authority should inform the exporting authority on the acceptance of theseexceptions.Any non-conformity to the importing authority's approved type design shall be noted by the exportingauthority as an exception on the Export Certificate of Airworthiness document.

3.2.5.4 Airworthiness Approval Tag exceptions

The exporting authority shall notify the importing authority prior to issuing a Airworthiness Approval Tagin which a non-compliance to the importing authority approved type design is to be noted under the“Exceptions” section of the Airworthiness Approval Tag. This notification should help to resolve anyissues concerning the aircraft eligibility for the importing authority certificate of airworthiness. Theimporting authority should inform the exporting authority on the acceptance of these exceptions.Any non-conformity to the importing authority's approved design shall be noted by the exportingauthority as an exception on the Airworthiness Approval Tag.

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3.2.5.5 Used aircraft

3.2.5.5.1 Used aircraft for which there has been a design approval granted by the importingauthorityThe importing authority will recognize used aircraft for import into its own country for airworthinesscertification and operation when the exporting authority certifies, by the issuance of an ExportCertificate of Airworthiness, that:(a) The used aircraft has been found to conform to the originally approved type design/type

certificate of the importing authority;(b) The used aircraft has complied with all pertinent safety issues and concerns (e.g., airworthiness

directives, mandatory service bulletins etc.) issued by the exporting and importing airworthinessauthority for that model and series aircraft;

(c) The used aircraft has been properly maintained and operated using approved procedures andmethods acceptable to the importing airworthiness authority during its service life (evidenced bylogbooks and maintenance records);

(d) The used aircraft meets all the special requirements of the importing country; and,(e) The used aircraft is presently in a condition for safe operation.

3.2.5.5.2 Used aircraft exported from a Third PartyThe importing authority will also accept the Export Certificate of Airworthiness of another exportingauthority (other than the country of manufacture) for used aircraft when that exporting authority has asimilar reciprocal agreement with the importing authority and the conditions of paragraphs a-e abovehave been met. (Third Party provision.).The importance of original and newly generated inspection and maintenance records cannot beoveremphasized for use by the importing airworthiness authority in determining the airworthiness ofused aircraft. These may be requested by the importing airworthiness authority and include, but arenot limited to: a copy of the original Export Certificate of Airworthiness (specifically including anyaccepted deviations, exceptions, or waivers) issued by the country of export; verifying records whichensure that any overhauls, modifications, alterations, and repairs where accomplished in accordancewith approved data; maintenance records and log entries which substantiate that the used aircraft hasbeen properly maintained throughout its service life to the requirements of an approved maintenanceprogram; etc.

3.2.6 Additional Requirements for Importing Products

3.2.6.1 Chinese import requirements

The following identifies those additional requirements that must be complied with as a condition ofacceptance of products imported into China, or for use on Chinese-registered aircraft.(a) Identification and marking.

(i) Aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers must be identified in a manner outlined inCCAR21.101.

(ii) Product components or parts, for which a replacement time, inspection interval, or relatedprocedure is specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the manufacturer’smaintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, must be identified with a partnumber (or equivalent) and serial number (or equivalent).

(iii) Appliances and articles of a design approved by a CAAC-AAD under a CAAC-TSOspecification must be marked in accordance with the requirements outlined in CCAR 21,Subpart 8, and any additional marking requirements specified in the particular CAAC-TSO.Approved deviations shall be marked by the holder of the CAAC-TSO design approval onthe CAAC-TSO appliance or noted in attached limitations.

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(iv) Parts to be used as replacement or modification parts must be identified by a part number,serial number if applicable, and the manufacturer's name or trademark.

(b) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Each aircraft, aircraft engine, and propeller must beaccompanied by instructions for continued airworthiness and manufacturer’s maintenance manualshaving airworthiness limitation sections.

(c) Maintenance records. Each used aircraft, including the aircraft engine, propeller, rotor, orappliance, must be accompanied by maintenance records equivalent to those specified inCCAR145.51 and CCAR121AA.29,30,31 that reflect the status of required inspections, lifelimits, etc. There should be evidences by logbooks and maintenance records that the aircraft hasbeen properly maintained, altered, and operated using approved procedures and methodsacceptable to the CAAC during its service life.

Guidance material on the special requirements and procedures for exportation of civil aeronauticalproducts to China are described in the CAAC-AAD Airworthiness Management Document (MD):AA95098 - People’s Republic of China - Special Requirements, and AR93001R1 - EquipmentRequirement for Civil Aircraft Operation.

3.2.6.2 Brazilian import requirements

The following identifies those additional requirements that must be complied with as a condition ofacceptance of products imported into Brazil, or for use on Brazilian-registered aircraft.(a) Identification and marking.

(i) Aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers must be identified in a manner outlined in RBHA 45,Section 45.11 (see Appendix C).

(ii) Product components or parts, for which a replacement time, inspection interval, or relatedprocedure is specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of the manufacturer’smaintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, must be identified with a partnumber (or equivalent) and serial number (or equivalent).

(iii) Appliances and articles of a design approved by a CTA Attestation of Approved AeronauticalProduct under a CTA-OTP specification must be marked in accordance with the requirementsoutlined in RBHA 21, Subpart O, and any additional marking requirements specified in theparticular CTA-OTP. Approved deviations shall be marked by the holder of the CTA-OTPdesign approval on the CTA-OTP appliance or noted in attached limitations. Nevertheless,the holder of a CTA Installation Approval Letter for a CAAC-TSO approved article does notneed to remark the article in accordance with the above instructions.

(iv) Parts to be used as replacement or modification parts must be identified by a part number,serial number if applicable, and the manufacturer's name or trademark.

(b) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. Each aircraft, aircraft engine, and propeller must beaccompanied by instructions for continued airworthiness and manufacturer’s maintenance manualshaving airworthiness limitation sections.

(c) Maintenance records. Each used aircraft, including the aircraft engine, propeller, rotor, orappliance, must be accompanied by maintenance records equivalent to those specified in RBHA91 Section 91.417, RBHA 121 Section 121.380 and RBHA 135 Section 135.439 (see AppendixC), that reflect the status of required inspections, life limits, and so forth. There should beevidences by logbooks and maintenance records that the aircraft has been properly maintained,altered, and operated using approved procedures and methods acceptable to the DAC during itsservice life.The Export Certificate of Airworthiness shall list all STCs and field approvals documentsincorporated in the particular product.

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Guidance material on the special requirements and procedures for exportation of civil aeronauticalproducts to Brazil are described in the CTA Information Circular (CI) 21-010 - Brazilian Approval ofImported Civil Aeronautical Products.

3.3 DESIGNEE AND DELEGATION PROCEDURES

3.3.1 General

The parties to this agreement mutually recognize their delegation and designee systems.

3.3.2 Procedural Requirements for Exporting Products

All Export Certificates of Airworthiness or Airworthiness Approval Tags , generated by individualdesignees or representatives of delegated organizations, shall be traceable back to an individual person ororganization.

3.4 POST DESIGN APPROVAL PROCEDURES

3.4.1 Continued Airworthiness

3.4.1.1 General

The exporting authority is responsible, as the State of Design (under the International Civil AviationOrganization - ICAO - Annex 8), for resolving in-service safety issues related to design, production, oroperation. The exporting authority shall provide applicable information that it has found to be necessaryfor mandatory modifications, required limitations and/or inspections to the importing authority to ensurecontinued operational safety of the product. The importing authority will review and normally accept thecorrective actions taken by the exporting authority in the issuance of its own mandatory correctiveactions.At the request of the importing authority, the exporting authority shall, in respect of products designedor manufactured in that State, assist the importing authority in determining action considered necessaryby the importing authority for the continued operational safety of the product. The respective decisionas to the final action to be taken lies solely with the importing authority.

3.4.1.2 Malfunctions, Failures, and Defects Reports

Each authority agrees, upon request, to provide the other with information on malfunctions, failures,defects, and accidents encountered in service.CTA and CAAC-AAD address for malfunctions, failures and defects reports:

CTA address: Aerospace Technical Center IFI - Aeronautical Certification Division Service Difficulties Advisory P.O.Box 6001 12231-970 - São José dos Campos - SP Brazil

Telephone: 55 (12) 347-5179 Fax: 55 (12) 341-4766 Email: hds@ifi.cta.br

CAAC-AAD address: General Administration of Civil Aviation ofChina Aircraft Airworthiness Department Aircraft Certification Division 155 Dongsi St. West 100710, Beijing China

Telephone: 86(10) 64091130 Fax: 86(10) 64033087 Email: wanghong@caac.cn.net

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3.4.1.3 Unsafe Conditions

When the service experience in the importing State indicates the existence of an unsafe conditionassociated with the design, manufacture, or operation/maintenance of a product, such informationshould be provided without delay to the exporting authority. When such information is provided, theexporting authority should give expedient attention to the information and consider appropriate action tocorrect the condition, and so advise the importing authority.The exporting authority shall assist the importing authority in developing remedies, as may becomenecessary, to correct any unsafe condition of the type design that may be discovered after the producttype design is approved by the importing authority.

3.4.1.4 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Actions

In the case of mandatory continuing airworthiness actions, each airworthiness authority shall keep theother fully informed by telephone or fax without delay of its intent to issue and the final issuance of allmandatory airworthiness modifications, special limitations, or special inspections which are determinedto be necessary on products designed or manufactured in either State (see paragraph 3.4.1.2 fortelephone and fax numbers). The issuing airworthiness authority shall identify the safety problem (unsafecondition) requiring the mandatory continuing airworthiness action. In the case of emergencyairworthiness information, the issuing airworthiness authority should ensure special handling so that theother airworthiness authority is notified immediately and can take appropriate parallel action within theconstraints of the original action.

3.4.2 Design Changes

3.4.2.1 Approval of changes to a type certificate.

a) Approval of changes to the design (e.g., model changes) sought by the type certificate holder will beissued as amendments to the VTC/CHT by the importing Authority. A certification proceduresimilar to that described in Section 3.1.3 will be applied, but adjusted as appropriate for thesignificance and complexity of the design change. The importing Authority retains the right todetermine if the proposed change is of such significance as to require a new type certificate for thechanged type design, based on how the change would be dealt with for similar product andcircumstances in the importing State.

b) Design changes are classified in accordance with procedures established in the legally constitutedsystem of the exporting Authority without further investigation by the importing Authority.For the scope of this IP major design changes identified below are classified as “Major level 1” andneed to be approved by the importing Authority, which will decide the extent of its involvement.The compliance with the importing Authority certification basis will normally be determined by theexporting Authority on behalf of the importing Authority. “Major level 1”design changes are those:– having an effect on the importing Authority type certification basis,– having an effect on the importing Authority type certificate data sheet;– involving new interpretation of the requirements,– requiring new special conditions, new equivalent safety findings or novel methods of compliance

(see note).

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– involving approved manual revisions covering:

• initial issues of new manuals, appendices or supplements

• introduction of configuration characteristics or aircraft limitations (e.g. weight or thrustincreases or the introduction of new take-off or landing configurations) not previouslyapproved by the importing Authority.

– affecting the existing differences between exporting Authority and importing Authority approvedmanual content.

Major design changes other than those identified above are classified “Major level 2”.“Major level 2” changes and minor changes will be considered approved by the importing Authorityupon approval by the exporting Authority under its normal procedures.

Note: A method of compliance would be considered to be “novel” if it had not been appliedpreviously in a similar context by both Authorities.

3.4.2.2 Procedures for Changes to a Supplemental Type Certificate.

The CAAC-AAD and the CTA agree to follow the procedures in paragraph 3.4.2.1 to the extentapplicable. Where unique situations may occur, the CAAC-AAD and CTA will consult with each otheron the specific process to be applied.

3.4.2.3 Approval of revisions to aircraft flight manual.

The CAAC-AAD and CTA may delegate review and signature of revisions to the flight manuals,supplements and appendices, on behalf of each other, in order to facilitate their timely approval.Revisions associated to minor or major level 2 design changes will be reviewed by the exportingauthority on behalf of the importing authority, and the exporting authority will ensure that the data meetsthe importing authority’s requirements. Revisions associated to major level 1 design changes must besubmitted to the importing authority for review and acceptance before any signature on behalf of theimporting authority.

3.4.2.4 Procedures for Changes to a CTA IAL or a CAAC VDA.

Major changes to a CAAC-TSO or CTA-OTP design require re-substantiation of the new design andre-issuance of the CTA IAL or CAAC VDA, respectively, , and shall be done in accordance with theprocedures in paragraph 3.1.5. For minor changes, the exporting authority will forward a list ofchanges for the CAAC-TSO or CTA-OTP appliances semi-annually to the importing authority.

3.4.3 Design Data Used in Support of Repairs

Design data used in support of repairs must be approved by the exporting authority (State of Design) in thefollowing manner, which is acceptable to the importing authority:(a) CTA as Exporting Authority. CTA approves structural repair manuals and major repairs incorporated

in individual aircraft either by its own structural engineering specialists or by the designated engineeringrepresentatives at the manufacturer of the affected product. Those individual aircraft repairs shall berecorded and substantiated by issuance of the FormFDH-200-06 (former FDH-200-10), Report of Compliance of Aircraft or Other AeronauticalProducts with the RBHA. Minor repairs, made in accordance with RBHA 43, are accepted by CTA.

(b) CAAC as Exporting Authority. Design data used in support of repairs will be approved inaccordance with CAAC AP21-02.”Airworthiness Management Procedure for Service Bulletin relatedto Chinese built Aeroproducts”.

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SECTION 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN AUTHORITIES

4.1 GENERAL

Upon request and mutual agreement, one airworthiness authority may provide to the other airworthinessauthority, or may provide on behalf of the other airworthiness authority, technical assistance in furtherance ofthe purposes and objectives of these IP. Such areas of assistance may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

4.1.1 Accident/incident Investigation Information Requests

When an importing authority needs airworthiness information for the investigation of service incidents oraccidents involving a product imported under these IP, the request for the information should be directed tothe appropriate exporting authority office. In turn, upon receipt of the request for information, theexporting authority should immediately do everything necessary to make sure the requested information isprovided in a timely manner. If urgency requires that the importing authority request the informationdirectly from the manufacturer when immediate contacts cannot be made with the exporting authority, theimporting authority shall immediately inform the responsible exporting authority office of this action.

SECTION 5 - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

It is anticipated that urgent or unique situations may develop - with respect to design approval, exportairworthiness certification, or technical assistance - which have not been specifically addressed in these IP, butwhich are anticipated by the Memorandum of Understanding. When such a situation arises, it shall bereviewed by the respective CTA and CAAC-AAD, and a procedure developed to address the situation. Theprocedure shall be mutually agreed upon by the CTA and the CAAC-AAD by revising these IP or in aseparate document. If it is apparent that the situation is unique, with little possibility of repetition, then theworking arrangement document shall be of limited duration. However, if the situation has anticipated newtechnology or management developments that will lead to further repetitions, then these IP shall be revisedaccordingly. The special arrangements co-developed between authorities are listed in Appendix B.

These IP have been reviewed and approved by the undersigned.

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APPENDIX A -

LIST OF ADDRESSES FOR CTA OFFICES, AND CAAC OFFICES

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CTA Headquarters

CTA DirectorCentro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA)Praça Marechal Eduardo Gomes, Nº 50 - Vila das Acácias12228-901 - São José dos Campos – SPBRAZILTelephone: 55(12)347-5700Fax: 55(12)341-4033

Type Design ApprovalCentro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA)IFI - Divisão de Homologação Aeronáutica (FDH)P.O.Box 600112231-970 - São José dos Campos - SPBRAZILTelephone: 55(12)347-5727Fax: 55(12)341-4766

Production CertificationCentro Técnico Aeroespacial (CTA)IFI - Divisão de Normalização e Qualidade Industrial (FQI)P.O.Box 600112231-970 - São José dos Campos - SPBRAZILTelephone: 55(12)347-5250Fax: 55(12)347-5251

CAAC Headquarters

Aircraft Airworthiness Department DirectorCivil Aviation Administration of ChinaAircraft Airworthiness DepartmentAircraft Certification Division155 Dongsi St. West100710, BeijingCHINATelephone: 86(10)64091130Fax: 86(10)64034516

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APPENDIX B -

LIST OF SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

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1. Name of Special Arrangement: None.

Date of Issue: Nil.

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APPENDIX C -

TRANSLATION OF APPLICABLE BRAZILIAN RBHA

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1. Translation of referred RBHA 45 sections (Amd. 02, effective on 25 Jun 1993):

RBHA 45.11 General.

(a) Aircraft and aircraft engines. Aircraft covered under Sec. 21.182 of RBHA 21 must be identifiedby means of a fireproof plate has the information specified in Sec. 45.13 of this regulation markedon it by etching, stamping, engraving or other approved method of fireproof marking.In the same manner, each person who manufactures an aircraft engine under a type or productioncertificate must identify each engine by means a plate with the same characteristics. Theidentification plate for aircraft must be secured in such a manner that it will not likely be defaced orremoved during normal service, or lost or destroyed in on accident. Except as provided inparagraph (c) of this regulation, the aircraft identification plate must be secured to the aircraftfuselage exterior so that it is legible to a person on the ground, and must be either adjacent to andaft of the rear-most entrance door on the fuselage surface near the tail surfaces.For aircraft engines, the identification plate must be affixed to the engine at an accessible locationin such a manner that it will not likely be defaced or removed during normal service, or lost ordestroyed in an accident.

(b) Propellers and propeller blades Each person who manufactures a propeller, propeller blade, orpropeller hub under the terms of a type or production certificate shall identify his product by meansof a plate, stamping, engraving, etching, or other approved method of fireproof identification that isplaced on it on a non critical surface, contains the information specified in Sec. 45.13 of thisregulation, and will not be likely to be defaced or removed during normal service or lost ordestroyed in an accident.

(c) For manned free balloons, the identification plate prescribed in paragraph (a) of this sectionmust be secured to the balloon envelope and must be located, if practicable, where it is legible to theoperator when the balloon is inflated. In addition, the basket and heater assembly must bepermanently and legibly marked with the manufacturer's name, part number (or equivalent) andserial number (or equivalent).

(d) The identification of products approved in accordance with a Technical Standard Order (TSO)must be made following the prescriptions of Sec 21.607 (d) of RBHA 21.

(e) The identification of standard parts (such bolts, nuts, rivets, etc.) produced in accordance withBrazilian or foreign industrial or governmental technical specifications, recognized by theCertification Agency, will be made pursuant the adopted standard.

RBHA 45.13 Identification Data.

(a) The identification required by Sec. 45.11 (a) and (b) shall include the following information:(1) Builder's name.(2) Model designation.

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(3) Builder's serial number.(4) Type certificate number, if any.(5) Production certificates number, if any.(6) For aircraft engines, the established rating.(7) Any other information the Certification Agency finds appropriate

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1) of this section, no person may remove, change, or placeidentification information required by paragraph (a) of this section, on any aircraft, aircraft engine,propeller, propeller blade, or propeller hub, without the approval of the Certification Agency.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, no person may remove or install anyidentification plate required by Sec. 45.11 of this part, without the approval of the CertificationAgency.

(d) Persons performing work under the provisions of RBHA 43 may, in accordance with methods,techniques, and practices acceptable to the aeronautical authorities

(1) Remove, change, or place the identification information required by paragraph (a) of thissection on any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, propeller blade, or propeller hub; or(2) Remove an identification plate required by Sec. 45.11 when necessary during maintenanceoperations.

(e) No person may install an identification plate removed in accordance with paragraph (d)(2) ofthis section on any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, propeller blade, or propeller hub other thanthe one from which it was removed.

2. Translation of referred RBHA 91 sections (Amd. 04, effective on 05 Dec. 1997):

RBHA 91.417 Maintenance records.

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with. 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner oroperator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for eachaircraft (including the airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance). The records mustinclude:

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the DAC) of the work performed;(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and(iii) The signature, and license number of the person approving the aircraft for return toservice.

(2) Records containing the following information:(i) The total time in service of each airframe, engine and propeller;(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, andappliance;(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required tobe overhauled on a specified time basis;(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspectionrequired by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances aremaintained;(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) including, for each, themethod of compliance, the AD number, and revision date. If the AD involves recurringaction, the time and date when the next action is required; and

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(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by paragraph. 43.9(a) of RBHA 43 for each majoralteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, andappliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work isrepeated for the third consecutive time, even if it were superseded by another more detailedwork, or for 2 year after the work is performed, whatever occurs later.(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferredwith the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under Sec. 43.11 of the RBHA43 shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return toservice.

(c) Each owner or operator shall make all maintenance records required by this section availablefor DAC inspectors whenever required.

(d) When an additional fuel tank is installed within the passenger compartment or a baggagecompartment pursuant to RBHA 43, the record of this modification shall be kept on board themodified aircraft and the operator or owner shall present it to DAC in accordance with paragraph(c) of this section.

3. Translation of referred RBHA 121 section (Amd. 06, effective on 03 June 1996):

RBHA 121.380 Maintenance recording requirements.

(a) Each operator shall keep, using the system specified in the manual required in 121.369, thefollowing maintenance records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) All the records necessary to show that all requirements for maintaining the airworthiness ofthe aircraft, according to 121.709, have been met.(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe.(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, and normaland emergency equipemnt.(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required tobe overhauled on a specified time basis (hard-time).(iv) The identification of the current inspection status of the aircraft, including the timessince the last inspections required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and itsappliances are maintained.(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives, includingthe methods of compliance.(vi) A list of each current major modifications to each airframe, engine,propeller, and appliance.

(b) Each operator shall retain the records required to be kept by this section for the followingperiods:

(1) Except for the records of the last complete overhaul of each airframe, engine, propeller,and appliance, the records specified in paragraph (a)(1) shall be retained until the work isrepeated or superseded by other work, or for twelve months after the work is performed,whichever is longer.(2) The records of the overhaul of each airframe, engine, propeller, and appliance shall beretained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work of equivalent scope and detail.

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(3) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be permanently retained andtransferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(c) Each operator shall make all maintenance records required to be kept by this section availablefor inspection by the DAC at any time.

4. Translation of referred RBHA 135 sections (Amd. 06, effective on 05 December 1997):

RBHA 135.439 Maintenance recording requirements.

(a) Each operator shall keep (using the system specified in the manual required in Sec. 135.427) thefollowing records, for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) All the records necessary to show that all requirements for the issuance of an airworthinessrelease as required in 135.443 have been met.(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of each airframe, engine, propeller, and rotor.(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, andappliance.(iii) The time since last overhaul of each item installed on the aircraft which are required tobe overhauled on a specified time basis.(iv) The identification of the current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time sincethe last inspections required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and itsappliances are maintained.(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives, including the date and methodsof compliance, and, if the airworthiness directive involves recurring action, the time anddate when the next action is required.(vi) A list of current major modifications and repairs to each airframe, engine, propeller,rotor, and appliance.

(b) Each operator shall retain the records required to be kept by this section for the followingperiods:

(1) Except for the records of the last complete overhaul of each airframe, engine, propeller,rotor, and appliance the records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retaineduntil the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for one year after the work isperformed, whichever is longer.(2) The records of the last complete overhaul of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, andappliance shall be retained until the work is superseded by work of equivalent scope and detail,or for one year, whichever is longer.(3) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be permanently retained andtransferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold to another person.

(c) The operator shall make available for DAC inspectors, whenever required, all maintenancerecords established by this section.