AC 23-24

Advisory circular · Airworthiness Compliance Checklists for Common Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Projects

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Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1

PRESSURIZATION

23.841 Pressurized cabins. (3.395) DE, AN, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.843 Pressurization tests. (3.396) GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

FIRE PROTECTION

23.851 Fire extinguishers. DE AC 23-17B

23.853 Passenger and crew compartment interiors.

AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-17B, PS-ACE100-2004-10023, PS-ACE100-2004-10030

23.855 Cargo and baggage compartment fire protection.

DE, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-17B

23.859 Combustion heater fire protection.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-17B

23.863 Flammable fluid fire protection.

DE and AN or GT AC 23-17B

23.865 Fire protection of flight controls, engine mounts, and other flight structure.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-17B

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Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks AC 23-24 8/24/05 Appendix 1

A1-20 A1-20

ELECTRICAL BONDING AND

LIGHTNING PROTECTION

23.867 Electrical bonding and protection against lightning and static electricity.

DE, GT AC 23-17B, PS-ACE100-2004-10030

MISCELLANEOUS

23.871 Leveling means. (3.401) DE AC 23-17B

Subpart E -- Powerplant

GENERAL

23.901 Installation. (3.411) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A, AC 20-136, AC 23-1311-1A

23.903 Engines. (3.415) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A, AC 20-136

23.904 Automatic power reserve system.

AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.905 Propellers. (3.416) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.907 Propeller vibration. (3.417) AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.909 Turbocharger systems. AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1

23.925 Propeller clearance. (3.422,

3.422-2) AN, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.929 Engine installation ice protection.

AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.933 Reversing systems. AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.934 Turbojet and turbofan engine thrust reverser systems tests.

AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.937 Turbopropeller-drag limiting systems.

AN AC 23-16A

23.939 Powerplant operating characteristics.

AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.943 Negative acceleration. FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

FUEL SYSTEM

23.951 General. (3.429, 3.430) AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.953 Fuel system independence.

(3.431) AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.954 Fuel system lightning protection.

DE, AN AC 23-16A, AC 20-53A, AC 20-136

23.955 Fuel flow. (3.433, 3.434,

3.435, 3.436) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.957 Flow between interconnected tanks. (3.439) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A A1-21 A1-21 Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable AC 23-24 8/24/05 Appendix 1

A1-22 A1-22 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.959 Unusable fuel supply.

(3.437(a) (less last sent.), 3.437 (less

(a))) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.961 Fuel system hot weather operation. (3.438)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.963 Fuel tanks: General. (3.440 (less last two sent.)) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.965 Fuel tank tests. (3.441) AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.967 Fuel tank installation. (3.442,

3.442-1) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.969 Fuel tank expansion space.

(3.443) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.971 Fuel tank sump. (3.444) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.973 Fuel tank filler connection.

(3.445) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.975 Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents. (3.446, 3.447A)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.977 Fuel tank outlet. (3.448) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.979 Pressure fueling systems. DE, GT AC 23-16A

FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

23.991 Fuel pumps. (3.449, 3.449-1) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.993 Fuel system lines and fittings.

(3.550) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.994 Fuel system components. DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.995 Fuel valves and controls.

(3.551, 3.633) DE, AN, FT AC 23-16A

23.997 Fuel strainer or filter. (3.552) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.999 Fuel system drains. (3.553) DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1001 Fuel jettisoning system. DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

OIL SYSTEM

23.1011 General. (3.561, 3.561-1(b)) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1013 Oil tanks. (3.563, 3.565,

3.566, 3.567, 3.568, 3.569) DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-16A

23.1015 Oil tank tests. (3.564) AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1017 Oil lines and fittings. (3.570,

3.575) DE, GT AC 23-16A

23.1019 Oil strainer or filter. (3.573) AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1021 Oil system drains. (3.574) AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1023 Oil radiators. (3.572) GT AC 23-16A

23.1027 Propeller feathering system.

(3.577) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A A1-23 A1-23 Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable AC 23-24 8/24/05 Appendix 1

A1-24 A1-24 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

COOLING

23.1041 General. (3.581) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1043 Cooling tests. (3.582, 3.582- 1, 3.583, 3.583-1 (1st sent.), 3.584,

3.585) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1045 Cooling test procedures for turbine engine powered airplanes.

(3.586) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1047 Cooling test procedures for reciprocating engine powered airplanes.

(3.587) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

LIQUID COOLING

23.1061 Installation. (3.588. 3.589,

3.591, 3.592, 3.593, 3.594, 3.595) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1063 Coolant tank tests. (3.590) AN, GT AC 23-16A

INDUCTION SYSTEM

23.1091 Air induction system.

(3.605)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-2, AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.1093 Induction system icing protection. (3.606)

DE, SI, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1095 Carburetor deicing fluid flow rate. (3.607) AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1097 Carburetor deicing fluid system capacity. (3.608) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1099 Carburetor deicing fluid system detail design. (3.609) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1101 Induction air preheater design. (3.610) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1103 Induction system ducts.

(3.611) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1105 Induction system screens.

(3.612) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1107 Induction system filters. DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1109 Turbocharger bleed air system.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1111 Turbine engine bleed air system.

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

EXHAUST SYSTEM

23.1121 General. (3.615) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A A1-25 A1-25 Page ___ of ___

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Originator: Revision:

pliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable Page ___ of ___

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A1-26 A1-26 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.1123 Exhaust system. (3.616) DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1125 Exhaust heat exchangers.

(3.617, 3.618)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

POWERPLANT CONTROLS AND

ACCESSORIES

*Methods of Com

23.1141 Powerplant controls: General.

(3.627)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1142 Auxiliary power unit controls.

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1143 Engine controls. (3.628) DE, AN, FT AC 23-16A

23.1145 Ignition switches. (3.629) DE, AN AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1147 Mixture controls. (3.630) DE, AN, FT AC 23-16A

23.1149 Propeller speed and pitch controls. (3.631)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1153 Propeller feathering controls.

(3.632)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1155 Turbine engine reverse thrust and propeller pitch settings below the flight regime.

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1157 Carburetor air temperature controls. (3.634) AN, GT AC 23-16A

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.1163 Powerplant accessories.

(3.635) DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1165 Engine ignition systems.

(3.636) AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

POWERPLANT FIRE

PROTECTION

23.1181 Designated fire zones;

regions included.

DE AC 23-16A

23.1182 Nacelle areas behind firewalls.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1183 Lines, fittings, and components. (3.638) DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-16A

23.1189 Shutoff means. (3.637) DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-8B, AC 23-16A

23.1191 Firewalls. (3.623, 3.623-1,

3.624) DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-16A

23.1192 Engine accessory compartment diaphragm.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-16A

23.1193 Cowling and nacelle. (3.625) DE, AN, GT AC 23-2, AC 23-16A

23.1195 Fire extinguishing systems. DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-16A

23.1197 Fire extinguishing agents. DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A A1-27 A1-27 Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable A1-28 A1-28 AC 23-24 8/24/05 Appendix 1

Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.1199 Extinguishing agent containers.

DE, AN AC 23-16A

23.1201 Fire extinguishing systems materials.

DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

23.1203 Fire detector system. DE, AN, GT AC 23-16A

Subpart F -- Equipment

GENERAL

23.1301 Function and installation.

(3.651 (less 1st sent.), 3.652, 3.652-1)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

23.1303 Flight and navigation instruments. (3.655(a))

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1305 Powerplant instruments.

(3.655(b)) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.1307 Miscellaneous equipment.

(3.655(d)(1), 3.655 (less (a), (b), and

(d))) DE AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.1309 Equipment, systems, and installations.

AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1309-1C, AC 23.1311-1A, AC 20-136, PS-ACE100-2001-004

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Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable 8/24/05 AC 23-24 AC 23-24 Appendix 1Appendix 1 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks INSTRUMENTS: INSTALLATION

23.1311 Electronic display instrument systems.

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

23.1321 Arrangement and visibility.

(3.661, 3.662) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

23.1322 Warning, caution, and advisory lights.

DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

23.1323 Airspeed indicating system.

(3.663) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1325 Static pressure system.

(3.665) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.1326 Pitot heat indication systems. DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, PS-ACE100-2002-007

23.1327 Magnetic direction indicator.

(3.666) GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.1329 Automatic pilot system.

(3.667) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B

23.1331 Instruments using a power source. (3.668)

DE, AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1335 Flight director systems.

(3.669) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A A1-29 A1-29 Page ___ of ___

Supplemental Type Certificate Compliance Checklist Project Number: Date:

Originator: Revision:

*Methods of Compliance:

FT = Flight Test, GT = Ground Test, AN = Analysis, DE = Design, SI = Similarity, ELOS = Equivalent Level of Safety Finding, PExmpt = Petition for Exemption, N/A = Not Applicable AC 23-24 8/24/05 Appendix 1

A1-30 A1-30 Regulation Regulation Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Title 14 CFR (1964 CAR 3) Applicable Amendment Applicable Amendment Method of Compliance* Method of Compliance* Plan, Drawing, Report Number Plan, Drawing, Report Number Person or Entity Finding Compliance Person or Entity Finding Compliance Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks Applicable Guidance, References, & Remarks

23.1337 Powerplant instruments installation. (3.671, 3.672, 3.672-1,

3.673, 3.674, 3.675) DE, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND

EQUIPMENT

23.1351 General. (3.681, 3.682,

3.685, 3.686, 3.687) (DE and AN) or GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1353 Storage battery design and installation. (3.683) AN, GT, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1357 Circuit protective devices.

(3.690, 3.691, 3.692) DE, AN, FT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

23.1359 Electrical system fire protection.

AN, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2004-10023

23.1361 Master switch arrangement.

(3.688, 3.689) DE, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1365 Electric cables and equipment. (3.693) DE, AN, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A

23.1367 Switches. (3.694, 3.695) DE, GT AC 23-8B, AC 23-17B, AC 23.1311-1A, PS-ACE100-2001-004

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