Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program

Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program

Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program

Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program (ACSEP) FY 2000

This report documents the fiscal year (FY) 2000 results of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Aircraft Certification Systems Evaluation Program (ACSEP). The ACSEP was designed to determine if FAA production approval holders and delegated facilities are complying with the requirements of applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the procedures established to meet those requirements. It also surveys the application of standardized industry practices, not required by the CFR or FAA-approved data, to identify national trends that may require development of new or revised regulations, policy, or guidance. The elements of the evaluation are referred to as criteria. Data was collected on noncompliance and applicability with respect to those criteria. The background of ACSEP, a program overview, the process for scheduling evaluations, and training evaluators are discussed in appendix A. During an ACSEP evaluation, the actual operating practices of a facility are compared to the CFR, FAA-approved data, and the facility's internal procedures. Any inconsistency discovered (termed "issue" in this report) is classified and recorded. An issue is classified by its type and the system element under which it is noted.