Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:15:p112
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 112/182)
Character Range: 433513–436403

specifications for the design;
 (ii) that all aeronautical products used in the prototype conform to the drawings in the design;
 (iii) that the manufacturing processes, construction and assembly of the prototype conform to the manufacturing processes, construction and assembly specified in the design; and
 (b) ensure that the accuracy of the equipment to be used for the test has been verified by a means that is traceable to:
 (i) a standard recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment; or
 (ii) a nationally or internationally recognised standard.
Example: For subparagraph (b)(ii), of a standard that is nationally recognised
 A standard maintained by the National Measurement Institute—see http://www.measurement.gov.au.

21.430  CASA, authorised person or approved design organisation may carry out or observe certain tests
 (1) For the purposes of considering an application, CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to allow CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation to:
 (a) carry out an inspection or test specified in the notice; or
 (b) observe a test specified in the notice that the applicant carries out under regulation 21.425.
 (2) The applicant must:
 (a) allow CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation to:
 (i) carry out an inspection or test specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(a); or
 (ii) observe a test specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(b); and
 (b) give CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation written notice of when and where a test specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(b) will be carried out:
 (i) at least 10 business days before the test; or
 (ii) as agreed between the applicant and CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation.
 (3) Before giving a notice under subregulation (2), the applicant must establish the matters required by subregulation 21.425(2).
 (4) The applicant must ensure that no change that would affect the validity of the test is made to the prototype of the modification or repair after the notice under subregulation (2) is given and before:
 (a) the test is carried out; or
 (b) the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller or appliance is tested or presented to CASA or the authorised person or approved design organisation for testing.

21.435  Grant of modification/repair design approvals—grant by CASA
 (1) This regulation applies if an application for a modification/repair design approval is made to CASA.
 (2) Subject to regulation 11.055, CASA must grant the approval if CASA is satisfied that:
 (a) the requirements mentioned in subregulation (4) are met; and
 (b) the design complies with the applicable airworthiness standards for the design.
 (2A) For paragraph (2)(b), CASA is taken to be satisfied that a design complies with the