scope:

PURPOSE. This order provides interim policy and guidance on how to interact with the newly established European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) of European Union (EU) Member States for the purposes of type, production, and airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness of aeronautical products.

APPLICABILITY.

a. This order is intended primarily for ACOs, Directorate Standards Staffs, MIOs, MIDO/CMOs, and Flight Standards Offices that:

· Conduct type certification and validate design approvals;

· Oversee production and continued airworthiness; and

· Accept the import/export of products between the United States and the EU Member States.

b. This order addresses the significant differences in policy and procedures that are required by the ongoing changes in Europe.