Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:15:p47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 47/182)
Character Range: 260470–263585

an approved production inspection system that:
 (i) meets the requirements of subregulation 21.125(2); and
 (ii) ensures that each aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller manufactured under the type certificate more than 6 months after it was issued conforms to the type design and is in a condition for safe operation; and
 (d) upon the establishment of the approved production inspection system—submit to CASA a manual that describes the system and the means for meeting the requirements of subregulation 21.125(2).
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
 (1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
 (2) Each manufacturer may apply to CASA for an extension of the period of 6 months mentioned in subparagraph (1)(c)(ii).
 (3) CASA may extend the period in a particular case if unusual or extenuating circumstances prevent the manufacturer from establishing an approved production inspection system within 6 months after the issue of the type certificate.
Source FARs section 21.123 modified.

21.125  Production inspection system: Materials Review Board
 (1) Each manufacturer required to establish a production inspection system under paragraph 21.123(1)(c) must:
 (a) establish a Materials Review Board (to include representatives from the manufacturer's inspection and engineering departments) and materials review procedures; and
 (b) maintain complete records of Materials Review Board action for at least two years after the action was taken.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
 (2) The production inspection system must provide for the following:
 (a) ensuring that incoming materials, and bought or subcontracted parts, used in the finished aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller comply with the technical data for the type design, or are suitable equivalents;
 (b) properly identifying incoming materials, and bought or subcontracted parts, if their physical or chemical properties cannot be readily and accurately determined;
 (c) suitable storage and adequate protection of materials subject to damage and deterioration;
 (d) carrying out processes affecting the quality and safety of the finished aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller in accordance with acceptable industry or Australian specifications;
 (e) inspecting parts and components during production for conformity with the technical data for the type design at points in the process where accurate determinations can be made;
 (f) ensuring that current design drawings are readily available to manufacturing and inspection personnel, and used when necessary;
 (g) ensuring that design changes, including material substitutions, are controlled before being incorporated in a finished aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller;
 (h) segregating, identifying, marking and disposing of rejected materials and parts in a manner that precludes installation in the finished aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller;
 (i) a system