Press Pass New Certification Rule for Small Airplanes Becomes Effective On August 30, the final rule overhauling airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes published in December of 2016 officially went into effect. The Federal Aviation Administration (faa) expects this rule will enable faster installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes, while reducing costs for the aviation industry. With these performance-based standards, the faa stated that it was delivering on its promise to implement forward-looking, flexible rules that encourage innovation. Specifically, the new Part 23 revolutionizes standards for airplanes weighing 19,000 pounds or less and with 19 or fewer passenger seats by replacing prescriptive requirements with performance-based standards coupled with consensus-based compliance methods for specific designs and technologies. The rule also adds new certification standards to address GA loss-of-control accidents and in-flight icing conditions. This regulatory approach recognizes that there is more than one way to deliver on safety. It offers a way for industry and the faa to collaborate on new technologies and to keep pace with evolving aviation designs and concepts. The new rule responds to Congressional mandates that direct the faa to streamline approval of safety advancements for small GA airplanes. It also addresses recommendations from the faa’s 2013 Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee, which suggested a more streamlined approval process for safety equipment on those airplanes. The new Part 23 also promotes regulatory harmonization among the faa’s foreign partners, including the European Aviation Safety Agency, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority. Harmonization may help minimize certification costs for airplane and engine manufacturers, and operators of affected equipment, who want to certify their products for the global market. This regulatory change is a leading example of how the faa is transforming its Aircraft Certification Service into an agile organization that can support aviation industry innovation in the coming years. air Transformation improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the Aircraft Certification Safety System by focusing faa resources on up-front planning, the use of performance based standards, and a robust risk-based systems oversight program, while leveraging Industry’s responsibility to comply with regulations. Aircraft Spruce Customer Appreciation Day to be held in October This is the time of year when Aircraft Spruce goes all out by offering discounts on their most popular products and provides a chance for their loyal customers to meet their vendors. So come join the fun and get a chance to win big prizes during their hourly raffles. Come early enough and have breakfast from Baker Dozen sponsored by Teledyne Batteries, then stay long enough for the feast. Champion Aerospace is sponsoring a Smokin’ bbq lunch with all the fixin’s from Smokey Canyon bbq! • Event Date: October 7th • Location: 225 Airport Circle, Corona, CA 92880 • Time: 7 am to 3 pm For details visit: www.aircraftspruce.com/cad.html or call (877) 477-7823. Aircraft Spruce’s complete product line is available at www.aircraftspruce.com as well as through the company’s free 1,000+ page catalog.
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