FAA – Import Validation:

These lists are used to categorize Chinese products/approvals seeking FAA validation - consult the FAA/CAAC Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (IPA) for information on how to apply these lists.

For amendment pairs not identified below, or for further information on the lists, contact: 

Manager, Product Policy Management: Transport Airplanes & Engines Section, AIR-62A
1200 District Ave
Burlington, MA 01803

Significant Standards Difference (SSD)

• Turbine Aircraft Engines, 14 CFR Part 33 & 34 vs. CCAR-33 & CCAR-34
  • Airworthiness Standards – To be developed upon first application.
  • Environmental Standards – To be developed upon first application.

• Reciprocating Aircraft Engines, 14 CFR Part 33 vs. CCAR-33
  • Airworthiness Standards – To be developed upon first application.

• Propellers, 14 CFR Part 35 vs. CCAR-35
  • Airworthiness Standards – To be developed upon first application.

Safety Emphasis Items (SEI)

• Turbine Aircraft Engines
  • Start with FAA Issues List. To be evaluated/revised upon first application. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.
• Reciprocating Aircraft Engines
  • Start with FAA Issues List. To be evaluated/revised upon first application. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.
• Propellers
  • Start with FAA Issues List. To be evaluated/revised upon first application. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.

Areas for Further Technical Confidence Building (AFTCB)

• Turbine Aircraft Engines
• Reciprocating Aircraft Engines
• Propellers

FAA – Export Validation:

CAAC published lists to be used to categorize U.S. products/approvals seeking CAAC validation – consult the FAA/CAAC Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (IPA) for information on how to apply these lists.

• CAAC Validation Lists