proposed CM-PIFS-013 Issue 001 - Notification of a Proposal to issue a Certification Memorandum

Sep 18, 2026

Notification document for the EASA proposed Certification Memorandum (CM) concerning the integrity of nickel powder metallurgy rotating critical parts for gas turbines, identified as Proposed CM–PIFS-013 Issue 01, issued 10 May 2017. It explains the procedural intent and non-binding nature of Certification Memoranda, clarifies how interested parties should submit consultation comments, and outlines the scope and purpose for guidance on compliance demonstration with CS-E 515. It further provides background linking integrity identification to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service Management plans, and defines related terms and abbreviations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Log of issues

Table of Content

1. Introduction

Purpose and scope

References

Abbreviations

2. Background

3. EASA Certification Policy

EASA Policy

3.1.1. Introduction

3.1.2. The processing of powder materials

3.1.3. Development of a lifing system for powder metallurgy rotating parts

3.1.4. Characterising the inclusion size distribution in powder materials

3.1.5. Fatigue test strategy to characterise the nucleation life from inclusions in powder materials

3.1.6. Calibration and Validation of the probabilistic system for inclusions

Whom this Certification Memorandum affects

4. References

5. Remarks

Notification of a Proposal to issue a Certification Memorandum The integrity of nickel powder metallurgy rotating critical parts for gas turbines EASA Proposed CM No.: Proposed CM–PIFS-013 Issue 01 issued 10 May 2017 Regulatory requirement(s): CS-E 515 In accordance with the EASA Certification Memorandum procedural guideline, the European Aviation Safety Agency proposes to issue an EASA Certification Memorandum (CM) on the subject identified above. All interested persons may send their comments, referencing the EASA Proposed CM Number above, to thee-mail address specified in the “Remarks” section, prior to the indicated closing date for consultation. EASA Certification Memoranda clarify the European Aviation Safety Agency’s general course of action on specific certification items. They are intended to provide guidance on a particular subject and, as non-binding material, may provide complementary information and guidance for compliance demonstration with current standards. Certification Memoranda are provided for information purposes only and must not be misconstrued as formally adopted Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) or as Guidance Material (GM) . Certification Memoranda are not intended to introduce new certification requirements or to modify existing certification requirements and do not constitute any legal obligation. EASA Certification Memoranda are living documents into which either additional criteria or additional issues can be incorporated as soon as a need is identified by EASA. © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. Page 1 of 11 An agency of the European Union Log of issues | Issue | Issue date | Change description | | --- | --- | --- | | 001 | 10.05.2017 | First issue. | Table of Content Log of issues....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Content ................................................................................................................................................ 2 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose and scope ............................................................................................................................ 3 References ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Abbreviations..................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Background ................................................................................................................................................ 3 3. EASA Certification Policy ........................................................................................................................... 4 EASA Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 4 3.1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.1.2. The processing of powder materials ......................................................................................... 5 3.1.3. Development of a lifing system for powder metallurgy rotating parts..................................... 6 3.1.4. Characterising the inclusion size distribution in powder materials.......................................... 8 3.1.5. Fatigue test strategy to characterise the nucleation life from inclusions in powder materials 9 3.1.6. Calibration and Validation of t

FAQs

What is the purpose of the proposed EASA Certification Memorandum CM–PIFS-013 Issue 01?

To provide additional guidance for establishing the integrity of nickel powder metallurgy rotating critical parts for gas turbine applications when demonstrating compliance with CS-E 515.

How can interested parties participate in the consultation?

They may submit comments referencing the proposed EASA Proposed CM number to the email address in the “Remarks” section before the indicated closing date.

What is the regulatory status of EASA Certification Memoranda?

They are living documents for guidance and information, non-binding in nature, and must not be construed as formally adopted AMC or as GM, and they do not introduce new or modify existing certification requirements.

Sep 18, 2026

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