Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Draft Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) Open for Comment

Document Title: TSO-C211a - Detect and Avoid (DAA) Systems
Summary: This technical standard order (TSO) is for manufacturers applying for a TSO authorization (TSOA) or letter of design approval (LODA). In it, we (the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA)) tell you what minimum performance standards (MPS) your DAA equipment must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking.
Reference: 14 CFR Parts 1, 3, 21, 23, 25, 45 and 91
Documents for Download:  Draft Document
Comment Matrix
Comments Due: December 31, 2025
How to Comment: Email comments to 9-AVS-TechWriters@faa.gov
Document Title: TSO-C212a - Air-to-Air Radar (ATAR) for Traffic Surveillance
Summary: This technical standard order (TSO) is for manufacturers applying for a TSO authorization (TSOA) or letter of design approval (LODA). In it, we (the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA)) tell you what minimum performance standards (MPS) your ATAR equipment must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking.
Reference: 14 CFR Parts 1, 3, 21, 23, 25, 45 and 91
Documents for Download:  Draft Document
Comment Matrix
Comments Due: December 31, 2025
How to Comment: Email comments to 9-AVS-TechWriters@faa.gov

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Last updated: Thursday, November 20, 2025