Figure 3. Sample of a Type 2 FAA LOA using RTCA/DO-200 Compliance

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A2-6 ACME document XXX.XX. These changes must be substantiated and accepted prior to implementation in the same manner as that for the original LOA. b. Upon receipt of notification by the < insert local FAA LOA Program Manager’s
office > that an unsafe condition exists in database product supplied under this
LOA, the ACME Avionics Manufacturer shall develop corrective action and submit it to the < insert local FAA LOA Program Manager’s office > for approval. The ACME Avionics Manufacturer shall expedite distribution of the approved corrective action to customers and users.
6. The ACME Avionics Manufacturer must perform periodic internal audits as described in RTCA/DO-200, section 4.2, with a maximum time between audits (whether total or incremental) of not more than one year. Any nonconforming processes must be reported to the < insert local FAA LOA Program Manager’s office >. Additionally, the FAA may perform periodic audits in accordance with procedures described within ACME document XXX.XX. Records of audits must be maintained fora period of 5 years.
7. ACME Avionics Manufacturer must advise its customers of the status of its LOA as well as the status of LOAs (or foreign acceptance, including designation of the foreign authority that acknowledges the foreign source’s compliance to RTCA/DO-200 and the means of approval or acceptance) for all Type 1 LOA holders (up to, but not including, a Contracting State’s AIP). The method must be timely to ensure that customers can react to changes in the status of its LOA. Manager, {regional} Aircraft Certification Office,