The course will focus on how to successfully complete an FAA type certificate project based on the published process outlined by the FAA, including a review of all required FAA forms, and when to use them. You'll take a deep dive into the type certification processes outlined in FAA Order 8110.4 and Order 8100.101. The instructor will draw from hundreds of real-world type certificate and supplemental type certificate projects - distilling years of information to provide insight into this lengthy and potentially complex process as it relates to civil and military commercial derivative certification of products. This course requires background knowledge of the FAA organizational structure and is the second course in the following three-part FAA course series:

Introduction to FAA Airworthiness Approval Requirements

FAA Type Certification Process

FAA Type Certification Plan Development

Prerequisite: Before registering for this course, it is required you have completed Introduction to FAA Airworthiness Approval Requirements or have significant experience working with the FAA.


Highlights

• The type certification process - from start to finish
• FAA orders, guidance and policies to properly support a successful type certification project
• How the certification process flows
• The change product rule
• The differences between minor change, major design change, major alteration and major repair
• Required forms and when to use them
• Real-world examples of completed type certification projects - including mistakes made/lessons learned
• Class interaction to further enhance your understanding

Who Should Attend?
Those involved in product or article certification (aircraft/equipment OEM, aircraft modifiers, suppliers and ODA personnel) including design engineers, airworthiness engineers, consultants, certification specialists, project managers, quality assurance managers, FAA designers (engineering/manufacturing), and FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) unit and support personnel.

Course Fees
Early registration fee: $2,595 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration fee: $2,795 if you register and pay after the early registration deadline.

Course Materials
Course materials, including outlines, presentation copies, and supplementary materials, will be accessible through Canvas, KU's online learning system. Instructions to access Canvas will be provided upon completed registration. Students are required to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. If you require accommodation contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.

Federal Employee Discount
This course is available to U. S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.

Certificate Track
Aerospace Compliance

Classroom Hours/CEUs
31.5 classroom hours
3.15 CEUs

Course Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our Aerospace Short Courses, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
Please note: If you are attending an Aerospace Short Course onsite at your place of employment, please contact your company's training coordinator for accommodation requests.

Course Resources
AERO0552 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)