What is a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA)?
A Certificate of Type Approval (CTA), as defined by CAR94 rule 18A and 18B, includes
the type design, the operating limitations, the type certificate data sheet (TCDS),
the applicable regulations, and any other conditions or limitations prescribed by
the PCAA.
What is the difference between Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) and Type Certificate?
There is no difference between the two documents. However, different terms are used
by different contracting states.
Can I apply for a Type Approval (CTA)?
Yes, if you are manufacturing a product in Pakistan.
What do you mean by ‘PRODUCT’?
A product can be an aircraft, an aircraft engine, or propeller. In regards to export
airworthiness approvals, it includes components and parts of aircraft, of aircraft
engines, and of propellers; also parts, materials, and appliances, approved under
the Technical Standard Order (TSO) system. CTAs are only issued for aircraft, aircraft
engines and propellers.
How do I apply for a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA)?
Application is to be submitted to the Airworthiness Directorate, HQCAA on CAA Form-8110-12
in duplicate along with prescribed fee. Addresses and contact numbers of Airworthiness
Directorate, HQCAA can be obtained from CAA website www.caapakistan.com.pk
Where can I find the CAA Form-811012?
You can get the form CAA Form-811012 from the current ANO 92.0006 (Appendix ‘A’).
This ANO is also available on CAA website, i.e. www.caapakistan.com.pk
When does the certificate process begin?
The certification process begins when the designer or manufacturer of a new product
submits an application along with the required drawings / specifications and documents
to the Airworthiness Directorate.
Is it necessary that a designer / manufacturer of a new product should consult
PCAA prior to commencement of manufacturing?
Yes, it is essential that a designer / manufacturer of a new product should consult
PCAA prior to commencement of manufacturing to ensure that the design of product
he intends to manufacture conforms to approved airworthiness requirements of FAR
/ JAR or to that design standards acceptable to PCAA.
Can PCAA issue a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) to a product that has been
manufactured abroad?
CTA are not issued to products that are manufactured abroad. The certificate of
type approval and data sheet is issued to only those products that have been manufactured
in Pakistan.
After obtaining a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) for a product manufactured
in Pakistan, can I make changes to the basic design of the product?
The holder of a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) may apply for an amendment of
the original Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) if the change/s to the type design
is not so extensive as to require a new Certificate of Type Approval (CTA), and
is classified as "major".
Can anyone apply for a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) amendment?
No, only a Certificate of Type Approval (CTA) holder may apply for a Certificate
of Type Approval (CTA) amendment.
What is a Type Acceptance Certificate?
Type Acceptance Certificate is a certificate issued on the basis of accepting the
Type Certificate issued by another ICAO Contracting State
I am a Type Certificate holder from another ICAO contracting state. Can I apply
for a Type Acceptance Certificate?
Yes you can. PCAA will issue a Type Acceptance Certificate to your product on the
basis of accepting the ‘Type Certificate’ that has been issued to you by your State,
provided that it meets the requirements mentioned in ANO 92.0006 para 7. The ANO
is available on CAA website, i.e. www.caapakistan.com.pk
How do I apply for a Type Acceptance Certificate?
Application is to be submitted to the Airworthiness Directorate, HQCAA on CAA Form-8110-12
in duplicate along with prescribed fee.
What documents should I refer to and where can I find these documents?
To get more details on this subject, you can refer to our current Air Navigation
Order Number 92.0006 which is available on CAA’s website www.caapakistan.com.pk
Note: These FAQs are guidelines; they can not be quoted
for any official correspondence. For official correspondence, only PCAA current
rules and regulations are to be referred.
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