Aircraft Parts Certification course description

EASA Part 21 / Parts and appliances

Aircraft Parts and Appliances Certification Online Training – EASA Part 21

Technicians working on an aircraft – Aircraft parts and appliances certification training, EASA Part 21

Certification of aircraft parts and appliances in Europe – Design offices, manufacturers, suppliers and quality teams

How a part or appliance gets certified in Europe: the EASA Part 21 framework, type certificates and changes (STC), design organisations (DOA), ETSO authorisations, standard parts, production under Part 21 G and Subpart F, marking and the EASA Form 1.

Corporate & group rates

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Format

Online course

Supporting material

7 videos + 8 PDF sheets

Author

Alain François

Assessment

6 quizzes + final exam

Duration

About 3 hours

Price

€85

Course objectives

Understand the European framework for initial airworthiness: Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Part 21, certification specifications, AMC and GM.

Know the routes to approve a part or appliance: approval within a type certificate, change or STC, ETSO authorisation, standard parts.

Understand the role of the design organisation (DOA) and the production organisation (POA or Subpart F).

Know the marking, identification and release rules (EASA Form 1), and build a certification strategy for your products.

Teaching method

Narrated videos with diagrams and concrete examples
Illustrated study sheets
Practice quizzes after each module

Target audience

• Engineers and staff of design offices and suppliers

• Manufacturers of aircraft parts, equipment and interiors, including additive manufacturing

• Quality, compliance and certification managers

• Buyers, programme managers and organisations planning an ETSO, a DOA or a POA

Assessment

This course must be completed in full: the videos, the study sheets and the six modules.

Each module ends with a 5-question practice quiz.

A certificate is issued after a final exam (20 multiple-choice questions, 40 minutes, 2 attempts).

80% correct answers are required (16 out of 20).

Content

• Introduction – Course overview and objectives

• Module 1 – European regulatory framework

• Module 2 – Type certificate and changes

• Module 3 – Design organisation (DOA)

• Module 4 – Certification of parts: ETSO, standard parts, marking and Form 1

• Module 5 – Production: POA and Subpart F

• Module 6 – Strategy and regulatory watch

• Regulatory annexes: Part 21 references and ETSO standards

Benefits

Choose the right certification route for your part before you start designing.

Speak the same language as EASA, your design organisation and your customers.

Avoid costly mistakes on marking, release documents and production approval.

Prerequisites

Understand and read English. A basic knowledge of aviation or of an industrial quality system is recommended.

VALIDITY

YOUR CERTIFICATE, SIGNED BY A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR

Training based on Part 21 (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012) and its AMC & GM as published in the EASA Easy Access Rules, and on the ETSO certification specifications (CS-ETSO). Certificates are signed by our lead instructor, Alain François, an aviation quality professional with 25+ years of experience who teaches Part 21 J & G at the ESTACA engineering school.

4,000+ professionals trained in France and internationally.

Frequently asked questions about the Aircraft Parts Certification course

1. Why a course on the certification of parts and appliances?

Before a part can be fitted on an aircraft in Europe, it must be designed, approved and produced under Part 21. Choosing the wrong route costs months. This course gives you a clear map of the options.

2. Who is this course for?

Design office engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of parts and equipment, quality and certification managers, and anyone preparing an ETSO, a DOA or a POA.

3. How long does the course take?

About 3 hours. It includes 7 videos, 8 PDF sheets, 6 modules with practice quizzes and a 20-question final exam. You can stop and resume whenever you like.

4. What is the course based on?

Part 21 (Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012) and its AMC and GM, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, and the ETSO certification specifications (CS-ETSO).

5. What score do I need to get the certificate?

You need at least 80% correct answers in the 20-question final exam (16 correct answers). You have two attempts.

6. How much does the course cost?

The course costs €85 (VAT included). The price includes access to the videos, PDF sheets, quizzes, final exam and digital certificate. To train a team, request a corporate quote.

7. What is the difference between an ETSO and an approval within a type certificate?

An ETSO authorisation approves an appliance against a minimum performance standard, independently of any aircraft. A part approved within a type certificate or an STC is approved for a given product. Module 4 explains both routes.

8. Do I need my own DOA and POA?

Not always. Many companies start with a partner design organisation and production organisation, on low-criticality parts, before applying for their own approvals. Module 6 helps you choose a strategy.

9. Can I take the course on a mobile or tablet?

Yes, the course works on computers, tablets and smartphones. You pick up where you left off.

10. How long is the certificate valid?

The certificate has no expiry date. We recommend a refresher whenever Part 21 or your procedures change significantly.

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Course content

  • Total duration: about 3 hours – 7 videos, 8 PDF sheets, 6 modules with quizzes and a 20-question final exam.
Course presentation

Alain François

Aviation Compliance Manager at Aviation Sans Frontières.

Teaches at the ESTACA engineering school (ISAE/Sup Aero Group - Paris Saclay, Laval and Bordeaux campuses) for 4th- and 5th-year engineering students and master's students in aircraft maintenance: FAA/EASA Air Law (PART 145, PART 21 J & G), EASA PART CAMO & CAO, cockpit avionics, hydraulic and fuel systems.

External Quality & Safety Manager for an EASA PART 145 approved maintenance workshop (Approval No. FR 145.0305) and for an EASA-approved CAMO (Approval No. FR.MG.0493). Support for CAMO certification. Quality Assurance Manager for an RAG 5.3-approved maintenance workshop in Libreville (Gabon). IAQG Lead Auditor.

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