Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Draft Policy Open for Comment

 
Document Title: Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology (TARAM) Handbook and Policy Statement PS-AIR-25-05-R1
Summary: The Transport Airplane Risk Assessment Methodology (TARAM) Handbook and policy statement supports the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) within Aircraft Certification Service (AIR). FAA Order 8110.107, Monitor Safety/Analyze Data, provides the requirements and guidance for a standardized, SMS-based, continued operational safety (COS) process. The TARAM outlined within the MSAD process is used by AIR certification branches for product-specific risk analysis to resolve COS issues for transport category airplanes.
Reference: 14 CFR 21, 39, 91, 121, 135
Documents for Download: 

Draft TARAM Handbook
Draft Policy Statement, PS-AIR-25-05-R1
Comment Matrix

Comments Due: June 24, 2025
How to Comment:

Email comments to: 
Francis.Carandang@faa.gov, eric.a.putnam@faa.gov, michael.harrison@faa.gov

Mail comments to:
FAA New England Regional Office
1200 District Ave
Burlington, MA 01803

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