"CE" mark self certification

[oldtoddler]

.. He says that equipment being used "ON" the aircraft means that it flies with the aircraft. Our equipment is used on the ground, on the aircraft to test and verify.

If we decide to self certify our equipment (which I beleive it will pass) what standard(s) should we use? Is there a general standard that is easy to pass? Or is there some special standard we must use because we sell test equipment used on aircraft? Anyone have any ideas??

Well,well... Generally any equipment used in aircraft manufacturing process (and testing) needs to be certified..

If u're about 95%, or say at least 80%, sure that nobody wont get killed after that equipment of yours been used to test that crashed aircraft, I'd say it's pretty safe to put that self certified CE-sticker in it and never bother your head with the matter again.. I know that this is the way things have been done for last 10 or 15 yearsin in some "southern countries of Europe" - they do write those CoC's without any quilt.. then again - if u need to play safe, then it just might be a good idea to do some homework.. one rule: list all standards your equipment meets, and if you are not 100% sure - don't list it..

Personally u're pretty safe as long as you don't put your signature into any piece of paper (CoC).. That does not acquit your boss and the company u work in.. If you have already signed even one CoC, then your ass is mine.. be sure that once your ass is on the line-some sunny day someone will burn _your_ ass... o:-)

And if u ever quote me, I'll straightforwardly deny everything... o:-)