Adam Certification Program Achieves Major Milestone

The Adam Aircraft A700 program received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the new VLJ enters a new phase in its flight test program in which FAA representatives are authorized to begin flight testing on the A700 for FAA certification credit...

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The Adam Aircraft A700 program received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the new VLJ enters a new phase in its flight test program in which FAA representatives are authorized to begin flight testing on the A700 for FAA certification credit.
"This event confirms we are on target for achieving FAA certification of the A700 in 2008," said Adam Aircraft President Duncan Koerbel. "We have steadily moved from our first flight of the fully conforming A700 this spring into FAA testing by taking advantage of the commonality with the already certified A500 twin piston as well as over 900 hours of development flying with the first two A700 prototypes."
In order to secure Type Certification of the A700, Adam Aircraft will have four flight test aircraft dedicated to TIA tasks. The FAA TIA validates that Adam Aircraft has submitted all necessary information, including technical data, required to begin type certification and concurred that the system under test reached a point where it will meet all applicable FAA regulations. "We are meeting and exceeding our performance goals and will deliver what we believe to be the best value for price, performance and cabin size in the VLJ class.”
“Our first A700 TIA from the FAA is the formal starting point for FAA compliance certification flight testing of the aircraft. This event is a culmination of the efforts of the entire company and is a testament to the work accomplished to date," said John Wolf, Adam Aircraft Chairman and CEO. "We are grateful to the FAA team for their support throughout this process. Historically, new aircraft programs that have gone through the rigorous testing to receive a TIA have also successfully obtained a Type Certificate. TIA for the Adam Aircraft Flight Test Program will be the first of many that the company will receive for the A700 which will lead to the final goal of full Type Certification.”
Adam Aircraft also begins the A700 Engine Handling Characteristics Environmental testing this week at the McKinley Climatic Chamber at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Used by the military and civil aviation, aircraft tests are conducted at extreme temperatures and in severe weather conditions including hot weather, cold weather, freezing rain and blowing snow. Testing will involve Adam Aircraft personnel, engine manufacturer Williams International and the FAA.
The A500 twin-engine piston aircraft has been Type Certified by the FAA. The A700, will carry seven people and feature the best people-to-price performance ratio of any VLJ, according to the company.