document formalizing the definition approval issued by the authority when the applicant demonstrates that the product complies with the applicable regulations

Note 1 to entry: The TC mainly identifies the type definition, the operating limitations and the certification basis (applicable regulations, and other conditions or limitations prescribed by the authority).

Note 2 to entry: The type certificate authorizes the product delivery.

Note 3 to entry: In the case of a major modification applied by an organization other than the holder of the type certificate, the approval is formalized by a supplemental type certificate (STC).

Go to the French version: certificat de type (TC)

Related definitions: certification; certification process; type certification