(a) Classification of design changes. (1) A ``minor change'' to the design of an article produced under a PMA is one that has no appreciable effect on the approval basis.
(1) A ``minor change'' to the design of an article produced under a PMA is one that has no appreciable effect on the approval basis.
(2) A ``major change'' to the design of an article produced under a PMA is any change that is not minor.
(b) Approval of design changes. (1) Minor changes to the basic design of a PMA may be approved using a method acceptable to the FAA.
(1) Minor changes to the basic design of a PMA may be approved using a method acceptable to the FAA.
(2) The PMA holder must obtain FAA approval of any major change before including it in the design of an article produced under a PMA.