Regulatory and Certification Policy
Regulatory Brief Archive
Airman and Medical Certification/Training/Enforcement
- AOPA petitions FAA to eliminate burdensome flight instructor certificate renewal requirements
- FAA repeals Pilot Deviation Processing Test Program in Anchorage, Alaska
- JAA-FAA Harmonization of Pilot Certification
- NTSB issues recommendations to restrict certain pilots from aerobatic flight
- NTSB issues safety recommendations on the use of medications
- Part 61 changes reduce the availability of "high performance" aircraft in the training fleet
- Part 141 changes cost students over $1,000 for additional complex aircraft training
- Proposed Flight Simulator Regulations
- Pilot Responsibility for Compliance with ATC Clearances and Instructions
- Streamlined Administrative Action Process (SAAP)
- TSA Alien Flight Training/Flight School Security Awareness Training
Aircraft Certification/Maintenance/ADs
- AOPA questions NTSB Safety Recommendations on control cable attach fittings
- The Changed Product Rule: Tougher Standards for GA Alterations
- Changes in FAA certification standards could lead to new affordable technologies and improved safety
- Change to Field Approval Policy
- Defective Teledyne-Continental Motors crankshafts may ground over 3000 aircraft for more than 5 months
- ECi Connecting Rod AD
- Ercoupe Wing Spar AD
- FAA amends Lycoming oil filter converter plate gasket AD
- FAA approves alternate compliance method for Precise Flight standby vacuum system AD
- FAA approves AMOC for emergency AD on Lycoming oil filter converter plate gaskets
- FAA discontinues publication and distribution of Advisory Circular 43-16A, Aviation Maintenance Alerts
- FAA issues AD mandating inspection of Cessna 172 RG main landing gear pivot assemblies; ignores industry input
- FAA issues AD mandating replacement of Aerostar scavenge pumps
- FAA issues AD on Cessna 172 map light and fuel lines
- FAA issues changes to V-tail Bonanza ADs
- FAA Issues "Direct-Final Rule" AD on Maule airplanes
- FAA issues final Bell 47 AD
- FAA issues final rule airworthiness directive — eliminates invasive spar cap inspections on various model Lake airplanes
- FAA issues long-awaited twin Cessna exhaust AD
- FAA opts out of AD — Issues SAIB on Cessna plastic control wheels
- FAA replaces controversial AD proposal, allows alternative wing spar inspection for Aeronca/Bellanca/Champion airplanes
- FAA rescinds AD mandating installation of placards on various model Raytheon Beech aircraft
- 400-Series Cessna Wing Spar ADs
- Hartzell Aluminum Propeller Hubs AD
- Hartzell Propeller AD
- Lycoming Crankshaft AD
- Lycoming Crankshaft Retaining Bolt AD Expands
- Lycoming highlights "potential metallurgical condition" on -360 series crankshafts
- Raytheon Aircraft asks FAA to issue gust lock AD for Beech Baron and Travel Air aircraft
- Regulatory Changes for Certificated Repair Stations
- Teledyne-Continental crankshafts subject of mandatory material inspection
- Textron Lycoming piston pin plug wear results in FAA airworthiness action
- T-34 Wing Spar Issue
- Vacuum System Checks Prior to IFR Flight
General Operating Regulation/Policy
- Commercial Air Tour, Charity, and Sightseeing Rule
- Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule
- European Mandatory Aircraft Insurance Requirements
- FAA Icing Plan opens door for tighter operational and aircraft certification standards
- FAA issues changes to skydiving regulations
- FAA issues new interpretation of "dual controls"
- FAA proposes "Plain Language" rewrite of Part 11 rulemaking regulations
- Fractional Ownership Final Rule
- Inconsistent FAA interpretation leads to problems with use of hand-held GPS units in aircraft
Fuel/Emissions/Environmental
- FAA/EPA Stakeholder Meetings on Air Quality
- Renewable Fuel Blending: Aviation Gasoline and Automotive Gasoline
Updated Tuesday, April 29, 2008
