Airworthiness, conformity, and certification support.
Structured assistance for production approval holders, certification programs, suppliers, and aviation organizations preparing for regulatory review.
From internal systems to final documentation.
The regulatory requirements for PMA and TSOA are addressed in Title 14 CFR §21 Subpart K and Title 14 CFR §21 Subpart O.
Internal Audit
Audits of the client’s existing systems, including preparation for an official organizational audit.
Production Approval Holder (PMA/TSOA) Administration
Administration of the PMA/TSOA process that includes:
- Establishment of the client’s PMA/TSOA program
- FAA interface
- Configuration control
- Internal audit
- Audits of existing systems in preparation for official organizational audits
- FAA ACSEP audit assistance
- Assistance developing the client’s strategy for FAA-mandated audits
Function Codes 19 and 20 — Export Airworthiness Approval
Original export airworthiness approvals for articles manufactured and located in the United States. Documentation includes FAA Form 8130-3, Authorized Release Certificate.
Function Code 21 — TC / STC Conformity
Conformity inspections on articles used in certification programs, including TC and STC programs. Documentation may include FAA Forms 8100-1, 8110-4, 8110-5, 8110-6, 8110-7, 8110-26, 8130-3, and other documents as required.
Function Code 22 — Foreign CAA Conformity
Conformity inspections on behalf of a foreign Civil Aviation Authority for components manufactured by U.S. suppliers for non-U.S. product manufacturers. Documentation may include FAA Forms 8100-1 and 8130-3, plus other documents as required.
Need project-specific guidance? Requirements and documentation vary by program. Contact Ackerman DAR to discuss the specific scope before work begins.
Clear coordination across engineering, production, and quality.
Support can extend from parts and configuration control through inspection planning, manual development, internal audits, and FAA coordination.
- Contract and liaison engineering
- Manual and process documentation
- Production / kit administration
- PMA / TSO / STC project support
Define the right path for your project.
Discuss certification, conformity, audit, or documentation needs directly.