REGULATORY REQUIREMENT OF 

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Military Design Organisation Approval (MDOA)

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MDOA is granted to organisations sponsored by the Engineering Authorisation Office (EAO) and certified by the Directorate General of Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) with Terms of Approval. This approval allows them to provide design services to the State Aircraft Operator (SAO). The specific requirements for MDOA can be found in MSTAR 21, Subpart J.

 

Key Benefits of MDOA

1. Regulatory Autonomy
Organisations can:
   ⦁ Approve minor design changes and repairs without direct involvement from the DGTA.
   ⦁ Issue compliance statements independently.
   ⦁ Perform certification activities with less external oversight.

2. Enhanced Credibility
MDOA signifies that an organisation:
   ⦁ Operates under a robust airworthiness framework.
   ⦁ Delivers compliant, safe, and traceable designs.

3. Streamlined Innovation
MDOA allows organisations to:
   ⦁ Drive design innovation while complying with international best practice.
   ⦁ Develop local capability towards certification for modification or repair.

 

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Military Production Organisation Approval (MPOA)

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MPOA is a certification from the Directorate General of Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) that permits an organisation to produce products and parts in compliance with regulatory standards. It ensures quality control, safety, and adherence to design specifications. The specific requirements for MPOA can be found in MSTAR 21, Subpart G.

 

Key Benefits of MPOA

1. Authorised to Issue MSTAR Form 1
MPOA enables organisations to issue MSTAR Form 1, the official airworthiness certificate for aircraft parts and appliances, providing:
   ⦁ Confirmation of aviation safety compliance,
   ⦁ Increased trust from customers and regulators.

2. Enhanced Collaboration with MDOA Holders
MPOA holders, in collaboration with MDOA, benefit from:
   ⦁ Faster design change integration,
   ⦁ Reduced approval bureaucracy,
   ⦁ Improved design-to-production coordination.

3. Increased Efficiency and Autonomy
MPOA organisations achieve:
   ⦁ Greater quality assurance autonomy,
   ⦁ Internal control over inspections and releases,
   ⦁ Less dependence on external regulatory oversight.

 

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MDOA/MPOA Certification Process

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Phase 1: Application for MDOA/POA (Up to 1 month)

1. Application Submission: The process begins with a formal application detailing the organisation's scope, capabilities, and intent to obtain MDOA/MPOA certification.

2. Each application for MDOA shall include the following details:

• Formal Instrument (Contract or Sponsor Letter)
• Form 80 – Application for Military Design Organisation Approval
• Form 4 – Acceptance of Nominated Management Personnel and supporting documents for all Post Holders
• Draft Military Design Organisation Exposition (MDOE)
  

3. Each application for MPOA shall include the following details:

• Formal Instrument (Contract or Sponsor Letter)
• Form 50 – Application for Production Organisation Approval
• Form 4 – Acceptance of Nominated Management Personnel and supporting documents for all Post Holders
• Draft Military Production Organisation Exposition (MDOE)

 

Phase 2: Audit and Capability Validation (4 months to 1 year)

1. Interview of Post Holders: DGTA interviews post holders to assess their understanding of airworthiness standards.

2. On-desk Audit: A thorough review of the Design and/or Production Organisation Expositions, Quality Manuals, and other critical documentation is conducted to ensure compliance with best practices.

3. Audit Report: An initial report detailing findings is issued after the desk audit.

4. Corrective Action (Correction Loop): If the system is not "Adequate & Acceptable," the organisation implements necessary corrections to address findings.

5. On-site Audit: An on-site inspection verifies the practical implementation of documented procedures.

6. Second Audit Report: A comprehensive report is issued following the on-site assessment.

 

Phase 3: Final Review and Approval (2 weeks)

1. Closing Findings: The auditee addresses all findings and provides evidence to close them.

2. Final Review: DGTA reviews corrective actions. If deemed "Adequate & Acceptable," the process continues; otherwise, further corrections are needed.

3. Board of Technical Airworthiness (BoSTA): The completed application and audit reports are presented to BoSTA for final endorsement.

4. Issuance of Approval: Upon BoSTA's approval, the MDOA and/or MPOA certificates, along with the Terms Approval, are issued.

 

 

SUMMARY OF MDOA/MPOA PROCESS