14 C.F.R. § 21.239 Eligibility.
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
To be eligible for a delegation option authorization, the applicant must— (a) Hold a current type certificate, issued to him under the standard procedures, for a product type certificated under the same part as the products for which the delegation option authorization is sought; (b) Hold a current production certificate issued under the standard procedures; (c) Employ a staff of engineering, flight test, production and inspection personnel who can determine compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements of this chapter; and (d) Meet the requirements of this subpart.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 21—CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS
Subpart J—Delegation Option Authorization Procedures
§ 21.239 Eligibility.