This study explores the critical interrelationship between component standardization and airworthiness certification in the context of military aircraft systems. As the complexity and technological integration of modern defense platforms increase, the alignment between standardized component frameworks and evolving airworthiness requirements becomes essential to ensure operational reliability, safety, and maintainability. The current defense acquisition and certification systems often operate in a decoupled manner, leading to duplicated testing, certification delays, and cost overruns. Through comparative analysis of national and international certification protocols (MIL-HDBK-516, NATO STANAG, EASA SIB), this paper identifies structural inefficiencies in managing non-standardized or partially certified components. Based on these findings, the study proposes a function-based integrated management system that enables data synchronization across standard parts databases, quality records, and certification requirements. The proposed framework consists of four core modules: (1) standard part information management, (2) quality assurance and test linkage, (3) certification support engine, and (4) lifecycle risk monitoring. The study also anticipates quantifiable improvements such as reduced certification time and improved audit traceability. The results provide practical and policy implications for enhancing the interoperability, reliability, and export competitiveness of domestic defense platforms.

As modern weapon systems become increasingly complex, the need for integrated management of component standardization and airworthiness certification has grown significantly. This study proposes a system-based approach to establish an integrated management framework that addresses inefficiencies, certification delays, and supply chain risks inherent in current military aircraft development processes. The research reviews the functional scope of component standardization and compares airworthiness certification systems across domestic and international defense sectors. It identifies limitations caused by the fragmented management of parts and certification processes, and proposes a digital platform that interconnects parts databases, configuration control, quality assurance, and certification modules. The framework incorporates AI and digital twin technologies to monitor and manage reliability across the entire life cycle of a weapon system. This study lays the foundation for enhancing the operational efficiency of national defense technologies, and contributes to strengthening the autonomy and global competitiveness of the Korean defense industry.