The journey to type inspection authorization can move in fits and starts for a manufacturer, so when that momentous piece of paper is granted to an organization, a certain amount of celebration’s in order. Epic Aircraft announced today it has passed this critical milestone on the road to type certification on the E1000.
Epic E1000 Gains Type Inspection Authorization
Key Takeaways:
- Epic Aircraft has received Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for its E1000 aircraft, a crucial step towards achieving full Type Certification (TC).
- The TIA followed several years of extensive FAA testing, encompassing 4,000 test points and leading to design improvements like an optimized airflow induction system for enhanced performance.
- Epic is concurrently pursuing production certification, with plans to deliver the first customer E1000s immediately after TC is granted, supported by 87 confirmed reservations for the $3.25 million aircraft.
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