Common use of Issue Papers Clause in Contracts

Issue Papers. The CAA prepares issue papers as it considers it necessary for issuance of a Type Acceptance Certificate (TAC). 3.7.9.1 The CAA, as validating authority, should minimize the duplication of issue papers developed by the FAA. The CAA may require issue papers to address issues such as acceptable means of compliance, equivalent levels of safety findings, special conditions, and additional technical conditions. However, the CAA may directly adopt an FAA issue paper in lieu of an issue paper originated by the CAA when: (1) The CAA and FAA positions are equivalent; (2) The CAA-Airworthiness Division has provided concurrence with the FAA issue paper; and (3) The issue paper does not address findings of equivalent levels of safety or special conditions. 3.7.9.2 CAA issue papers will be coordinated through the FAA. Such coordination will expedite the timely and mutually acceptable resolution of certification issues. The CAA will incorporate the FAA’s and the applicant’s position in all CAA originated issue papers.