Validation of Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) Engine & Propeller Products

FAA – Import Validation:

These lists are used to categorize Japanese products/approvals seeking FAA validation - consult the FAA/JCAB 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 vs. Airworthiness Inspection Manual (AIM) Part VII
    • Airworthiness Standards – None currently identified
  • Reciprocating Aircraft Engines, 14 CFR Part 33 vs. Airworthiness Inspection Manual (AIM) Part VII
    • Airworthiness Standards –None currently identified
  • Propellers, 14 CFR Part 35 vs. Airworthiness Inspection Manual (AIM) Part VIII
    • Airworthiness Standards –14 CFR part 35, Amendment 35-10, in entirety.

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
    • To be developed. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.
  • Reciprocating Aircraft Engines
    • To be developed. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.
  • Propellers
    • To be developed. Contact FAA Engine & Propeller Standards Branch.

FAA – Export Validation:

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

Last updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2024