14 CFR § 21.316 - Responsibility of holder.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t14/s21.316"
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title: "14 CFR § 21.316 - Responsibility of holder."
title_number: 14
title_name: "Aeronautics and Space"
section_number: "21.316"
section_name: "Responsibility of holder."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
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part_number: "21"
part_name: "CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND ARTICLES"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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# 21.316 Responsibility of holder.

Each holder of a PMA must—

(a) Amend the document required by § 21.305 as necessary to reflect changes in the organization and provide these amendments to the FAA;

(b) Maintain the quality system in compliance with the data and procedures approved for the PMA;

(c) Ensure that each PMA article conforms to its approved design and is in a condition for safe operation;

(d) Mark the PMA article for which an approval has been issued. Marking must be in accordance with part 45 of this chapter, including any critical parts;

(e) Identify any portion of the PMA article (*e.g.,* sub-assemblies, component parts, or replacement articles) that leave the manufacturer's facility as FAA approved with the manufacturer's part number and name, trademark, symbol, or other FAA approved manufacturer's identification;

(f) Have access to design data necessary to determine conformity and airworthiness for each article produced under the PMA;

(g) Retain each document granting PMA and make it available to the FAA upon request; and

(h) Make available to the FAA information regarding all delegation of authority to suppliers.