Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Draft Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) Open for Comment
| Document Title: | TSO-C159F, Next Generation Satellite Systems (NGSS) Equipment |
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| Summary: | This technical standard order (TSO) is for manufacturers applying for a TSO authorization (TSOA) or letter of TSO design approval (LODA). In it, we (the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA)) tell you what minimum performance standards (MPS) your Next Generation Satellite Systems (NGSS) equipment must meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking. |
| Documents for Download: | Draft Document Comment Matrix |
| Comments Due: | April 29, 2026 |
| How to Comment: | Email comments to: 9-AVS-TechWriters@faa.gov To comment by mail: Federal Aviation Administration C/O Judith Watson 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 |
Related Information
- Final Aircraft Certification advisory circulars, other policy documents, and technical standard orders (TSOs) are available on FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System
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Last updated: Monday, March 16, 2026