Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch

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• |  Updated: 2:40 pm ET November 19, 2008

The Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch is responsible for:

• The certification and training of airmen (pilots, ground, and flight instructors) under part 61
• The operational aspects of part 91 (except for air traffic and aircraft maintenance rules) pertaining to sport/recreational/ personal operations (excluding light sport aircraft)
• Aviation events, operations of surplus military aircraft, and operations under parts 101, 103, and 105

The branch also:

• Ensures the initiation of appropriate corrective actions concerning FAA’s regulations/policies, procedures, standards, and operating practices as a result of reviewing investigations and hearings resulting from general aviation accidents, incidents, and violations
• Advises the Director, Associate Administrator, and other officials on advanced flight training, general aviation management systems, and flight training standards. The branch is responsible for the development and implementation of standards, policies, and procedures

Programs
• FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS)
• Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Certification and General Aviation Operations Branch, AFS-810
Room # 835
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-8212
Fax: (202) 267-5094
Alternate Fax: (202) 267-9194