What is Tcds?

A TCDS is an FAA document that records the type certification data of a product (such as control surface movement limits, operating limitations, placards, and weight and balance) that may also be available in the flight manual or maintenance manual in accordance with FAA Order 8110.4.

Where can I find Tcds?

You can find the TCDS for an aircraft on our website. You can also contact your nearest Flight Standards District Office, Aircraft Certification Office, or Manufacturing Inspection District Office.

What is A321 ACF?

The A321neo ACF is the base for a longer-range variant known as the A321LR which will offer increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 97 tonnes and a third underfloor fuel tank allowing airlines to increase its range to 4,000nm for intercontinental flights.

What is an EASA CRI?

Certification Review Item (CRI) is a document describing an item that requires disposition prior to the issuance of Type Certificate (TC), change to TC approval or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

What do the 3 parts of the Tcds contain?

The TCDS is a formal description of the aircraft, engine or propeller….A TC for a product includes:

• Type design.
• Operating limitations.
• Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)
• Applicable airworthiness standards.

What does NX mean in A321?

American is taking the “Cabin Flex,” or “NX,” option of the A321neo, which has a new door configuration. The A321neo is part of the order for 460 aircraft placed by American in 2011, which also included 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

What is Etso in aviation?

The ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) authorization represents one way (and not the only way) to have parts and appliances approved. This is an optional step which ensures that a part or appliance complies with a minimum performance standard.

How do I get EASA certified?

U.S suppliers must submit an application, along with a copy of their FAA Certificate, to the FAA Flight Standards District Office. If the application is approved, the FAA will make a recommendation to the EASA and the EASA will issue an EASA Part 145 Approval Certificate.

What is the Tcds revision number and date?

What is a TSO in aircraft?

A TSO is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorized to manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as TSO authorization. Receiving a TSO authorization is both design and production approval.

What does NX stand for in Airbus A321?

The A321neo is American’s first aircraft delivered with these bins and the company will begin retrofitting existing A321s with this same bin later this year. American is taking the “Cabin Flex,” or “NX,” option of the A321neo, which has a new door configuration.

How do I know if I have an A321neo?

The A321ceo has small, triangular wingtips, and the A321neo has “sharklets”. In addition to being standard on A321neo aircraft, sharklets became available for newer-production A321ceo versions, and offered as an a retrofit solution on earlier-built A321-series aircraft.

What is Airbus A321 sharklets?

The Airbus A321neo Sharklet is a lengthened fuselage variant of the A320neo family with strengthened wings and landing gear and incorporates minor modifications because of the higher maximum takeoff weight. On February 9, 2016, the A321neo prototype took to the air for the first time.

What is TSO C146?

TSO-C146, Stand-Alone Airborne Naviation Equipment using the Global Position Augmentaiton System (WAAS)

What is TSO C148?

TSO-C148 is a technical standard order written for aircraft mechanical fasteners. The Purpose, Applicability, and Requirements of TSO-C148 standard are described.

What does EASA mean for aircraft?

European Union Aviation Safety Agency
EASA | European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Will the UK leave EASA?

At 23:00 on 31 December 2020 the UK leaves the European Union aviation system, and as such is no longer part of European Union aviation institutions, including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

What is the Tcds number for the Piper PA 23 250?

Touring Aircraft

What is the difference between TSO and PMA?

In the most basic terms, a PMA holder is providing a part by demonstrating to the FAA that the part he is producing is equal to or better than the original (OEM) part it replaces. In contrast, a TSO produced part must only meet minimum prescribed F.A.A. mandated standards or requirements.

What is the EASA TCDS number for the A319 series?

TCDS No.: EASA.A.064 AIRBUS Page 69 of 99 Issue: 15 A318, A319, A320, A321 Date: 06 March 2015 SECTION 3: A319 series – continued TE.TC.00065-001 © European Aviation Safety Agency, 2015.

What is the EASA type certification date for the A321-231?

EASA Type Certification Date EASA TCDS issue 1 issued December 21, 2005 Mod 160023 issue 1 17 July 2013 (A321-211) Mod 160023 issue 2 30 July 2013 (A321-231) Mod 160023 issue 4 16 June 2014 (A321-212, -213, -232) 9. Production conditions

What is the TCDS number for the Airbus A321?

TCDS No.: EASA.A.064 AIRBUS Page 46 of 99 Issue: 15 A318, A319, A320, A321 Date: 06 March 2015 SECTION 2: A321 series – continued

When was the EASA TCDS issue 1 issued?

EASA TCDS issue 1 issued December 21, 2005 MOD 160500 iss.4 May 28, 2013 A319-111,-112,-115 excluding CJ MOD 160500 iss 5 September 6, 2013 A319-112 (CJ), A319-115 (CJ), A319-131 (PAX), A319-132 (PAX and CJ), A319-133 (PAX and CJ) 9. Production conditions