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Part 21 changes to recognise European aircraft modification approvals
CAA proposes recognising European Union Aviation Safety Agency supplemental type certificates as acceptable technical data and moving the list of acceptable data into a transport instrument.
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 at midnight
- Added to Civics
- 14 October 2026
- Source category
- Other public body
- Source body
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Last checked
- 14 October 2026
Closes in 22 days
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft. Confirm the opening date and check the recorded evidence limits before approval.
Why it matters
The proposal could reduce repeated review of European approvals and change how acceptable technical-data categories are maintained.
Who may care
- Aircraft engineers, design organisations and operators
How to make a submission
- Use the NPRM feedback form on CAA’s open-submissions page, or email docket@caa.govt.nz with the subject “Submission on NPRM 26-04”.
- Submissions must be received by midnight on 9 November 2026. Postal submissions go to Docket Clerk (NPRM 26-04), Civil Aviation Authority, PO Box 3555, Wellington 6140. In-person delivery is to Level 15, 55 Featherston Street, Wellington.
- Submissions may be made public. Identify confidential information and explain the request; CAA cannot guarantee confidentiality.
Disclaimer
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