ADS-51-HDBK, AERONAUTICAL DESIGN STANDARD HANDBOOK: ROTORCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATION (RAQ) HANDBOOK (21 OCT 1996)

ADS-51-HDBK, AERONAUTICAL DESIGN STANDARD HANDBOOK: ROTORCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATION (RAQ) HANDBOOK (21 OCT 1996)., The purpose of this handbook is twofold. First, it is intended to serve as a tutorial for persons unfamiliar with the airworthiness qualification process. This includes Government and contractor personnel who are involved in development of requirements or members of the design team who are not directly involved in the qualification process. In this context the handbook provides an overview of the airworthiness process for developing requirements. It describes air vehicle and typical system requirements as a guide for airworthiness qualification. Second, it is intended to serve as a reference guide for those involved in preparing airworthiness qualification documentation. This includes persons who are responsible for generating and reviewing documentation that establishes the airworthiness of systems and subsystems. Requirements for and examples of airworthiness documentation are covered in the Appendices to this handbook.