Ep.7: Why the TCDS Matters: What Every Aviation Professional Should Know

In this interview we speak with Adam Bakos, Aircraft Certification & International Regulatory Affairs Expert. Adam is a Professional Engineer with 15 years experience in the Aerospace industry; predominantly in the areas of Airworthiness Procedures and Processes, Aircraft Type Certification, Product Integrity, Project Management and International Regulatory Affairs. He joined us in this interview as an Aircraft Certification and International Regulatory Affairs Expert.

Together, we take a detailed look at the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) — a fundamental but often overlooked document in aircraft management, by reviewing a real TCDS issued by Transport Canada and break down its different sections.

We also review the EASA and FAA TCDS for the same aircraft model, highlighting the differences. An episode on a very specific topic for aircraft and airworthiness personnel, certification people, maintenance engineers and regulatory authorities and related personnel.

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Chapters:

• 00:00 What is a TCDS


• 02:32 Documents that can be considered part of the TCDS


• 05:05 The link between the aircraft model and the marketing name


• 10:55 How to identify the TCH


• 14:45 The Type Certification Configuration


• 21:15 Approved publications and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness


• 30:08 Datum – what is it and what does it mean


• 32:00 Compatible engines and APUs – can you install a different model?


• 37:07 TCDS revisions – does the aircraft still meet type?


• 55:07 Levelling – what it is and its meaning


• 58:51 Maximum occupants and cabin configurations


• 01:05:12 Special Conditions (SCA) and Equivalent Safety Findings (ESF) 0


• 1:18:24 Placards and Drawings


• 01:24:58 EASA TCDS – Operational Suitability Data (OSD)


• 01:30:44 FAA TCDS – Additional Design Requirements and Conditions

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