The Rotorcraft Directorate is responsible for:

• FAA regulations and policy related to engineering certification of rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft
• FAA certification of rotorcraft worldwide, and both fixed and rotary wing aircraft within the FAA Southwest Region
• Approving the design and production for all fixed and rotary wing aircraft manufactured or modified within the FAA Southwest Region.

Certification of Rotorcraft

• Design Approval Process
• How to Plan a Certification Project
• International Validation and Domestic Certification
• Regulations, Policies and Guidance

Special Emphasis

• Airworthiness Approval for ADS-B In Systems and Applications
• Airworthiness Approval of ADS-B Out Systems
• Continued Operational Safety
• FAA Public Forum to Conduct Rotorcraft Regulatory Review
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)/ Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
• Restricted Category, Military Surplus Rotorcraft