Part-21 Subpart J (DOA) Regulations (Detailed)

This course provides design organisation personnel with a detailed understanding of the requirements of Part-21 Subpart J and their practical implementation within an EASA Design Organisation Approval (DOA), including the management system, design assurance, privileges and the relationship with EASA. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the EU regulatory framework for initial airworthiness and the place of Subpart J within it

2. Interpret each Subpart J requirement and the associated AMC and GM

3. Describe the management system, including the safety management and compliance monitoring elements

4. Understand the design assurance system and the roles of CVE, OoA, HDO and ISM

5. Apply the change, repair and STC classification and approval processes under DOA privileges

6. Understand the content and control of the Design Organisation Handbook (DOH)

7. Understand EASA oversight, Level of Involvement (LoI) and the handling of findings

8. Identify the interfaces with production, continuing airworthiness organisations and suppliers

1: Regulatory Framework

2: Subpart J Requirements

3: Management System

4: Design Assurance in Practice

5: DOA Privileges

6: Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)

7: Obligations & EASA Oversight

8: Practical Exercise