China News Service, April 8 (China News reporter Song Yusheng) The reporter learned that the first production license in the global eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) industry was issued on April 7.
This license was issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China to the EH216-S unmanned manned aircraft system. The EH216-S unmanned manned aircraft has a maximum design speed of 130km/h, a maximum range of 30km, and a maximum flight time of 25 minutes.
EHang EH216-S. Photo courtesy
This certification shows that this type of unmanned manned aircraft has established a mass production quality management system that meets the requirements of China’s civil aviation airworthiness regulations and has been approved for continuous and mass production.
According to reports, during the production license certification process, the review team was formed by the Central and Southern Regional Administration of the Civil Aviation Administration of China in accordance with the airworthiness regulations "Civil Aviation Products and Parts Certification Regulations" (CCAR-21-R4) and the airworthiness regulations The management procedure "Production Approval and Supervision Procedure" (AP-21-AA-2019-31) comprehensively analyzes 19 system elements of the production capacity and quality management system of relevant enterprises from multiple dimensions such as quality, production, testing, and after-sales. And strict document review and on-site verification review, including organizational management, design data control, personnel capabilities and qualifications, supplier management, manufacturing process control, inspection and testing, etc.
The relevant person in charge of the Airworthiness Certification Department of the Central and Southern Administration of Civil Aviation stated that the Central and Southern Administration will continue to support the development of relevant enterprises and promote the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy. (over)