Annex A: Technical Airworthiness Authority Issue Paper
This is a HTML transcript of the IP template. An alternate version is included in the PDF provided on the 2023-01 TAA Advisory page.
Note: The text enclosed in square brackets is used for instructions only, and it should be deleted upon completion of the IP template.
Header: [Canadian flag] National Defence National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa ON, K1A 0K2
[Insert Controlled Goods Marking]
Title: Technical Airworthiness Authority Issue Paper
Fleet/Project:
[Insert project fleet type designation and, if applicable, the project name]
IP Number:
[Insert IP number provided by the DTAES 3 PO]
Revision:
[Initial issue should be Rev 0. The revision number should be changed with each TAA and applicant position.]
Date:
[Insert the date when the IP was originated]
Status:
[Draft, Open or Closed]
File Number:
RDIMS Number:
Specialist(s):
[List all specialist areas involved in the IP]
Subject:
[Identify the subject of the IP. This will become the IP title.]
Certification Requirement(s):
[If the IP is about an existing requirement or means of compliance, list the applicable certification requirement(s). If the IP is introducing the need for a new requirement, put “n/a” in this section.]
References:
A. [List all documents referenced in the IP]
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
1. [Provide a brief summary as to the reason for the IP]
DISCUSSION:
2. [Provide the background and rationale for the IP. Focus on what must be done to correct the issue as opposed to telling the applicant how to do it.]
TECHNICAL AIRWORTHINESS AUTHORITY POSITION:
3. [Provide a concise statement defining what action the TAA is requesting from the applicant. At this point, the IP should be signed by DTAES staff and released to the applicant.]
TAA Signature
Name and Designation
[Originator's name and designation. List all individuals involved in writing the IP.]
Signature:
Date:
[Originator’s Section Head name and designation. If more than one section is involved list all applicable Section Heads.]
Signature:
Date:
[DTAES 3 name and designation]
Signature:
Date:
APPLICANT POSITION:
4. [Applicant to provide the plan for addressing the certification-related issue. This section may be prepared by a contractor, however the applicant must agree with the content and sign the applicant response.]
Applicant Signature
Name and Designation
[Name and designation of the individual who prepared the applicant position]
Signature:
Date:
[If the applicant is a PMO, the SEM certification manager name and designation. For a WSM this is n/a.]
Signature:
Date:
[Either the SEM or the WSM SDE name and designation]
Signature:
Date:
TAA RESPONSE:
5. [Not required if the TAA staff agrees with the applicant response. In that case, proceed to the “Final Disposition”. If not, the originator’s response to the applicant’s position/suggestion/recommendation, as stated above, should be provided here. There is no requirement to include further signatures during this iterative phase. However, the date of the response should be included here for tracking purposes and the IP revision number should be updated.]
APPLICANT RESPONSE:
6. [Similar to the TAA response, this section may not be required if the original applicant position resolves the issue. However, this section could be iterative, and the date of the response should be provided, although no further signatures are required for this or subsequent applicant responses.]
FINAL DISPOSITION:
7. [Summarize the agreed-to actions to resolve the issue. The signature block below is confirming agreement by all stakeholders of the final disposition, signifying closure of the IP.]
Applicant Signature
Name and Designation
[Name and designation of the individual who prepared the applicant position]
Signature:
Date:
[If the applicant is a PMO, the SEM certification manager name and designation. For a WSM this is n/a.]
Signature:
Date:
[Either the SEM or the WSM SDE name and designation]
Signature:
Date:
TAA Signature
Name and Designation
[Originator name and designation. List all individuals involved in writing the IP.]
Signature:
Date:
[Originator’s Section Head name and designation. If more than one section is involved, list all applicable Section Heads.]
Signature:
Date:
[DTAES 3 name and designation]