Advisory Circulars

Establishes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining airworthiness approval of a multi-sensor navigation or flight management systems integrating data from multiple navigation sensors for use as a navigation system for oceanic and remote, domestic enroute, terminal, and non-precision instrument approach (except localizer, localizer directional aid (LDA) and simplified directional facility operations. This document does not address systems incorporating differential GPS capability.

Establishes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining airworthiness approval of airborne Loran-C navigation systems for use under VFR (visual flight rules) and IFR (instrument flight rules) within the conterminous United States, Alaska, and surrounding U.S. waters.

Establishes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining airworthiness approval of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment for use as a supplemental navigation system for oceanic and remote domestic en route, terminal, and non-precision instrument approach (except localizer directional aid (LDA) and simplified directional facility (SDF) operations.

a.       This AC provides guidance for the installation and airworthiness approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS?B) Out equipment in aircraft.

b.       This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to install ADS-B Out equipment. However, if you use the means described in this AC, you must follow it entirely.

c.        This AC is primarily intended for installations compliant with 14 CFR § 91.227. Airworthiness compliance will be evaluated based on the applicable intended function rule (e.g., 14 CFR §§ 23.1301, 25.1301, 27.1301, 29.1301) recognizing that the intended function is to meet the equipment requirements in 14 CFR § 91.227. It is possible to receive airworthiness approval for your ADS-B Out system without demonstrating that it complies with 14 CFR § 91.227, however we strongly discourage this type of installation unless the installation is in accordance with the criteria for ADS-B Out in foreign non-radar airspace (e.g., Approved Means of Compliance (AMC) 20?24). Applicants using this AC to install ADS?B systems that are not compliant with 14 CFR § 91.227 must follow all aspects of this AC and propose alternate means as necessary to the FAA.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the initial and follow-on installations of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) In systems supporting ground and airborne traffic display applications. These applications are defined in TSO-CI95, Avionics Supporting Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA). The display applications discussed in this AC are designed to support basic situational awareness only. As more advanced applications mature, this AC will be updated to reflect those added to TSO-C 195.

Provides guidance for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of aviation grade artificial turf in areas adjacent to the operational areas of an airport.

Provides guidance for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of aviation grade artificial turf in areas adjacent to the operational areas of an airport.

Provides guidance to the public for the design and evaluation of pavements at civil airports.

Describes the Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program (ALECP). See also the Addendum and an explanation of FAA's interim Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts Certification Program.

Provides guidance to airport planners and operators in the use of tree and vegetation screens in and around airports.

Provides guidance for the preparation and implementation of emergency plans at civil airports.