Common use of Procedures for Changes to Articles by the Design Approval Holder Clause in Contracts

Procedures for Changes to Articles by the Design Approval Holder. (a) For design changes to articles accepted under the reciprocal acceptance procedures described in paragraph 2.5.1 of this TIP, as well as for articles validated under previous revisions of this TIP, the importing authority automatically accepts the decisions made under the system of the exporting authority. The importing authority shall not require notification of minor changes, except in the case of an APU where such changes result in a new APU model designation. (b) For design changes to articles validated under the procedures described in paragraph 2.5.2 of this TIP, use the following procedures: 3.2.9.1 Procedures for Changes to 3.2.9.2 Procedures for Changes to an FAA Letter of TSO Design an EASA ETSO Authorisation. Approval. (a) When major changes are made to an article validated with an FAA Letter of TSO Design Approval, a new application must be made to EASA. Use the procedures in paragraph 2.5.2.5 of this TIP. (a) When major changes are made to an article validated with an ETSOA, a new application must be made to the FAA. Use the procedures in paragraph 2.5.2.6 of this TIP.