During prototype development, which groups conduct extensive design reviews, instructions, and flight testing for a new or derivative aircraft?

During prototype development, which groups conduct extensive design reviews, instructions, and flight testing for a new or derivative aircraft?

• A. The FAA only
• B. Only Boeing
• C. Boeing and the FAA
• D. The customer and supplier

Answer: (C)

During prototype development, rigorous design reviews, issuing the necessary flight and assembly instructions, and the actual flight testing are carried out by the organization producing the aircraft and by the regulator overseeing safety and airworthiness. The manufacturer (Boeing) develops and validates the design through extensive reviews and flight tests to ensure the aircraft meets performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The regulatory authority (the FAA) independently reviews the design, conducts its own flight test programs, and issues the certification that confirms the aircraft is safe to operate. The customer and supplier don’t carry out the primary, certification-related design reviews and flight testing. So, the collaboration of Boeing and the FAA best fits the activities described.

During prototype development, rigorous design reviews, issuing the necessary flight and assembly instructions, and the actual flight testing are carried out by the organization producing the aircraft and by the regulator overseeing safety and airworthiness. The manufacturer (Boeing) develops and validates the design through extensive reviews and flight tests to ensure the aircraft meets performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The regulatory authority (the FAA) independently reviews the design, conducts its own flight test programs, and issues the certification that confirms the aircraft is safe to operate. The customer and supplier don’t carry out the primary, certification-related design reviews and flight testing. So, the collaboration of Boeing and the FAA best fits the activities described.