### Question
How does the law define major certification process milestone?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44704*, **major certification process milestone** is defined as:

> a milestone related to the type certification basis, type certification plan, type inspection authorization, issue paper, or other major type certification activity agreed to by the Administrator and the type certificate applicant

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44704*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 447-SAFETY REGULATION**

