Division 21.A.265 Obligations of the holderF1

The holder of a design organisation approval shall, within the scope of its terms of approval, as established by the F2CAA:

1. (a)

   maintain the handbook required under point 21.A.243 in conformity with the design assurance system;

2. (b)

   ensure that this handbook or the relevant procedures included by cross-reference are used as a basic working document within the organisation;

3. (c)

   F3determine that the design of the products, or of the changes or repairs to the products, complies with the applicable type-certification basis, operational suitability data certification basis, and the environmental protection requirements, and has no unsafe features;

4. (d)

   provide the CAA with statements and associated documentation confirming compliance with point (c), except for approval processes carried out in accordance with point 21.A.263(c);

5. (e)

   provide to the CAA data and information related to the actions required under point 21.A.3B;

6. (f)

   determine, in accordance with point 21.A.263(c)(6), the flight conditions under which a permit to fly can be issued;

7. (g)

   establish, in accordance with point 21.A.263(c)(7), compliance with points (b) and (e) of point 21.A.711 before issuing a permit to fly to an aircraft;

8. (h)

   designate data and information issued under the authority of the approved design organisation within the scope of its terms of approval as established by the CAA with the following statement: ‘The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref. F4UK.21.J.[XXXX]’.

9. (i)

   F5comply with Subpart A of this Section.