Originally Posted by
RobertP
JSP 553 is not the only definitive statement regarding aeronautical products and reflects the USA Military and CFR14 FAR interpretations. This is a good definition, however Nations signatory to the ICAO Convention and in particular Annex 8 have jurisdiction concerning the interpretation and this is reflected in the National Regulatory Organisational standards. Whilst acceptance of Aeronautical Product certification standards between many but not all nations is to date convention this MAX 8 situation indicates that this may not hold true for the future. EASA have made it quite clear that automatic acceptance of FAA MAX 8 changes will not happen. This may have implications wrt the ICAO Convention not least as it also may affect Annex 13 and its interpretation.
from my experience in obtaining aircraft certification there is a big difference between FAA and EASA attitudes. In the US Boeing and politicians hold much greater influence over the certification process ( Boeing self certification) than in Europe where the authorities always take a much harder stance in front of the manufacturer.