Aviation Industry Testing and Certification

Consulting, Testing, Certifications, and Qualifications for the Aviation Industry

Few industries have altered the way people live and experience the world, as much as the aviation industry. Air travel become has so frequent and common, that the demands on safety and quality are more rigorous than ever. Studies suggest that there is hardly a means of transport safer than airplanes. This is something manufacturers and suppliers to the aerospace industry contribute to. TÜV Rheinland experts with their wide-ranging, diverse know-how, can assist in the development and manufacture of aircraft components and products. We offer a comprehensive range of services from design consulting for components through optimization of products to planning and execution of final tests. We can also conduct studies and draft assessments.

Benefits at a Glance

With TÜV Rheinland as your partner, you:

  • Ensure compliance with all standards and requirements for Quality, Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Security and the environment
  • Reduce risk of liability with proper documented safety standards
  • Rely on our years of experience and expertise in the aviation industry
  • Take advantage of our experts’ knowledge in the formal and substantial requirements of regulatory authorities
  • Benefit from our close cooperation with domestic and international aviation authorities

Our Services for Safety and Quality of Aircraft Construction

Our experts can offer consulting, testing, qualification, and certification in the aerospace industry. Our services include:

Consulting and Tests

  • Passive safety consulting
  • Crash safety consulting
  • Crash testing of composite and aluminum structures
  • Consulting for energy absorption in components and complete systems
  • Design consulting for passenger seats, flight attendant seats, and pilot seats
  • Design consulting for restraint systems
  • Design consulting for cabin interiors: galleys, lavatories, side-facing seats, etc.
  • RAMS - Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety Analysis
  • Risk assessments
  • Development and certification tests for passenger seats according to CS / FAR Part 23, 25, and 27
  • Static and dynamic tests for aerospace components, for example, pursuant to 25.561, 25.562, RTCA, DO 160, etc.
  • Qualification of child restraint systems
  • Fire tests
  • Windmilling tests
  • Environmental tests, such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or salt spray tests
  • Fatigue tests
  • Studies and assessments
  • Second-party audits

Certification of Management Systems

  • Quality management system for manufacturers and suppliers of the aerospace industry, in accordance with EN / AS / JISQ 9100 and ISO 9001
  • Environmental management: ISO 14001, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme - EMAS
  • Occupational safety management / health and safety: Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series - OHSAS 18001
  • Supply chain security: Supply Chain Security Management according to ISO 28000 and as specified by C-TPAT, the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism" of the U.S. Customs Service

Training

In addition to our testing and certification services, our global network of TÜV Rheinland also offers training programs. They include:

  • Employee and manager training
  • Auditor training in accordance with EASA Part 145 standard

Looking for solutions? We would be happy to get together with you and discuss your requirements. Get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.