Certificate of Airworthiness
/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪkət əv ɛərˈwɜːrðinəs/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document issued by a competent authority certifying that an aircraft is airworthy and complies with relevant safety standards.
The aircraft could not take off without a valid certificate of airworthiness.
Forms
- certificate of airworthiness
- certificates of airworthiness
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Commentary
The certificate must be periodically renewed to ensure continued compliance with safety regulations.
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