Here's Chapter and Verse from A-718: "Certification basis Part 4a of the Civil Air Regulations Type Certificate No. 718 issued March 25, 1940 Application for Type Certificate dated April 20, 1938
Production basis None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with the approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics." And from A-787: "Certification basis CAR 3, effective December 15, 1946 with no amendments, no exemptions. Type Certificate No.787 issued June 13, 1947. Application for Type certificate dated February 6, 1947. Production basis Alon Models A-2 and A2-A (subsequent to March 1, 1968), Erco Models 415-D, E, G, Forney Models F-1, F-1A and Mooney Model M10 - None. Prior to original certification of each aircraft manufactured, an FAA representative must perform a detailed inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity with the approved technical data and a check of the flight characteristics." CAR 4b applies to transport category aircraft, not normal category, FWIW.
