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Along with other criteria that determine the threshold for a Technical Validation, Safety Emphasis Items (SEI) define further areas of Validating Authority (VA) interest during validation projects.

CAA uses SEIs in the CAA validation of foreign authority design approvals in accordance with the Implementation Procedures established with that authority.

Where the use of SEIs is prescribed in the respective Implementation Procedures the following SEI Lists apply:

CS-25 - Large Aeroplanes

CS-23 - Normal-Category Aeroplanes

CS-27 & CS-29 – Small & Large Rotorcraft

CS-E - Engines

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