### 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 a 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**

