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Frequently asked questions

In relation to obtaining POA approval to manufacture an article classified as ETSO, is it necessary to have applied for a DOA approval in addition to the ETSO authorisation for the article?

As can be seen on the relevant EASA website (ETSO FAQ), you must be, or have previously applied for, the ADOA (or DOA, if it is an ETSO article which is an APU) and the POA.
 
The DOA/ADOA and ETSO are held by EASA. The POA is handled by AESA as the Spanish Aviation Authority. Therefore, all 3 approvals have to be requested at the same time (approximately), from the respective Authority.
 
A.133 (Eligibility) is essential to remember in relation to the POA:

  • The production activity to be undertaken must be "appropriate" for approval under Part 21 Subpart G, as is the case for an ETSO item. In addition, and also essential to meet this criterion, is direct delivery to the final customer.
  • You must own or have applied for approval of the design you wish to produce (which would be fulfilled by making the DOA/ADOA application).
What is a POA?

Approval of Production Organisation as described in Part 21 Subpart G of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 748/2012. Applicable for those production activities falling within the scope of work of EASA, as set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

What kind of Organisation have to be approved as Production Organisations (POAs)?

Civil aviation production organisations, which intend to produce products, parts and equipment accompanied by the certificate of release to service EASA Form 1. The production of these products, parts and equipment is to be appropriate under approval Part 21 Subpart G, as set out in regulatory point 21.A.133 of Part 21 Subpart G of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 748/2012. Only for direct delivery to final customer (e.g. air operator, maintenance workshop, etc.).

Can an AESA-approved POA have facilities in another country under the same POA approval?

Oh, yeah, yeah. The opening of new facilities would be subject to the same approval as the Spanish POA. Only EASA would be required to intervene in this case. It would be a significant change through the addition of a new factory, in which it would be necessary to revisit all the points of the standard, especially those relating to the quality system, as well as to see how this new factory is integrated into the Organisation ' s activity in order to verify its suitability. In view of the payment of fees, it would be necessary to repay the normal fee for opening a new file, as would be done with a view to obtaining the initial POA approval.