ABSTRACT
Tests for demonstration of compliance to a regulation include laboratory tests, ground tests with an aircraft, flight tests with an aircraft, and simulation of aircraft functions. Laboratory test is used when compliance is demonstrated by testing in a lab. Ground test is used when compliance is demonstrated by aircraft testing conducted on the ground. Flight test is used when compliance is demonstrated with aircraft flight testing. Simulation is used when compliance is demonstrated by flight or computer model simulation or with the use of a representative mockup of the equipment. Inspection for demonstration of compliance to a regulation includes conformity inspection and design inspection. Design inspection is used when compliance is demonstrated by an inspection of the design as it is installed on the aircraft. The means of compliance allow the applicant to “show compliance” to a regulation. Once the compliance has been demonstrated, the regulatory authority or designee may then make a finding of compliance to the regulation.
