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Document Title:

Draft Order 8100.15 Revision C, Organization Designation Authorization Procedures

Summary: This order establishes the instructions and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel in evaluating applications submitted for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) under the requirements set forth in subpart D of part 183 of title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. It also establishes the instructions and procedures for FAA personnel conducting oversight of ODA holders granted under this subpart, and for such holders. Draft FAA Order 8100.15, Revision C would provide updated policy associated with the requirements set forth in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 183, subpart D. The proposed changes include introduction of the Airmen Certification ODA type, reorganization of content and the introduction of a systems-based approach to oversight. This draft revision also addresses certain provisions of the Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act of 2020, including the prevention of interference with ODA Unit Members (UMs) at companies that hold ODA, allowing communication between UMs and the FAA, FAA approval of UM selections made by (Type Certificate (TC) ODA holders, and assignment of FAA advisors to UMs at TC ODA holders. 
Documents for Download: 

Draft Document (pdf)
Comment Matrix (pdf)

Comments Due: October 21, 2024
How to Comment:

Upload comments to regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-0491. Use the comment matrix above to submit your comments and include the subject line “Draft Order 8100.15C” and the docket number FAA-2024-0491 on all comments submitted to the FAA. 

Draft AVS Quality Policy Manual AVS-060-001-W1, Risk Based Decision Making Process for Minimum ODA Holder Surveillance Activities work Instruction, is located under the Library tab at the FAA's Information for ODAs website for reference. The FAA is not soliciting comments on the QMS Work Instruction.

 

 

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