Certification

Auto Avia Design can provide Certification per CASR Part 21M for repairs and modifications in the following disciplines on any category of aircraft type.

1. Flight analyst
2. Structures
3. Systems and equipment (Electrical)
4. Systems and equipment (Instrument)
5. Systems and equipment (Mechanical)
6. Systems and equipment (Radio)

Structural Analysis

Structural justification is fundamental to the certification of aircraft modifications. We use a variety of techniques for structural justification, depending on the application. These include:

1. Classical analysis (hand calculations)
   Computational methods (finite element analysis – Ansys)
   Structural Testing
   Fatigue testing

We are skilled in the design and analysis of traditional Aluminium alloy structures, as well as more sophisticated materials and processes such as metal to metal bonding, carbon, Kevlar, and glass fibre reinforced composites.

Flight Testing

When an aircraft modification results in a significant external protuberance (FLIR installations, geosurvey booms, pods), typically flight testing is required to investigate the effect on aircraft performance and handling. Another common flight test task is systems function evaluation and electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) clearance.

Auto Avia Design performs a significant amount of flight testing for both Normal and Transport Category aircraft, ranging from single piston engine aircraft, to turboprop agricultural aircraft and transport category aircraft.