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
- Crash Resistant Fuel System Designs
- Crash Resistant Seats and Structure Designs
- FAA Public Forum to Conduct Rotorcraft Regulatory Review
- Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)/ Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
- Restricted Category, Military Surplus Rotorcraft