14 CFR Part 121 Air Carrier Certification

Updated: 10:04 pm ET April 19, 2009

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Introduction to Certification
1. Introduction to Part 121 Air Carrier Certification (PDF)
2. Overview of the Process (PDF)
3. The FAA’s Approach to System Safety and Certification (PDF)
4. Roles (PDF)
5. Certification Questions and Answers (PDF)
Completing the Pre-Application Checklist
1. Introduction to Pre-Application (PDF)
2. Plan Your Strategy (PDF)
3. Signal Your Intent to Apply for Certification (PDF)
4. Complete the Pre-Application Checklist Documents (PDF)
5. Submit the Formal Application Letter and Required Documents (PDF)
Completing the Certification Process
1. Introduction to the Certification Process (PDF)
2. Phase 1: Application (PDF)
3. Phase 2: Design Assessment (PDF)
4. Phase 3: Performance Assessment (PDF)
5. Phase 4: Administrative Functions (PDF)
6. Certification Process Feedback Form (PDF)
Resources List (PDF)
Certification Consultants
1. How to become a Certification Consultant (PDF)
2. Qualified Certification Consultants List (PDF)

10:04 pm ET April 19, 2009

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