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name: certification-planning description: Expert skill for aerospace certification planning aligned with regulatory requirements allowed-tools:

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Certification Planning Skill

Purpose

Provide expert aerospace certification planning capabilities for FAR/EASA compliance, type certification, and regulatory coordination.

Capabilities

• FAR/EASA certification basis definition
• Means of compliance identification
• Certification plan development
• Type certificate data sheet preparation
• Compliance document tracking
• DER/DAR coordination support
• Issue paper management
• Equivalent safety finding support

Usage Guidelines

• Establish certification basis early in program
• Identify novel or unusual features requiring special conditions
• Develop detailed means of compliance for each requirement
• Coordinate with certification authorities throughout development
• Track compliance status and document evidence
• Prepare for certification reviews and audits

Dependencies

• FAR/CS requirements databases
• Certification tracking tools
• Document management systems

Process Integration

• AE-021: Certification Planning