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Airworthiness Fundamentals Course

The Airworthiness Fundamentals course is a short course offered by Cranfield University.

Overview

The course covers all aspects of airworthiness, from International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Course Structure

The course is delivered over 5 days and includes lectures, group work, and self-study.

What You Will Learn

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the legal basis which underpins airworthiness regulation in aircraft design, production, operation, and maintenance.
• Interpret the principles of airworthiness as applied to the process of aircraft and engine certification and ensuring their continuing airworthiness throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate the importance of airworthiness requirements as they relate to aircraft design, production, operation, and maintenance.
• Articulate the process for Continuing Airworthiness Management for different types and sizes of operator.

Core Content

The course covers various topics, including:

• Introduction to airworthiness and air law
• Certification processes
• Introduction to system safety assessment
• Airworthiness lessons learned - review of significant accidents
• Design and production organisation approvals (DOA) & (POA)
• Maintenance and operational approvals
• Continuing airworthiness management
• Engine certification
• Application of safety management systems in airworthiness organisations
• Human factors in airworthiness
• Incident and occurrence reporting programmes
• Current and emerging airworthiness challenges

Who Should Attend

This short course is designed for experienced personnel from all parts of the aviation industry.

Accreditation

The short course is a module within the MSc in Airworthiness, which is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Concessions

A discount is offered for bookings of more than three delegates from the same site or organisation.