• 14 CFR part 183, subpart D - Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)
• FAA Order 8100.15, ODA Procedures
• Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS)
• Use of FAA Forms - AIR-100-17-160-DM09 
• Supportive Policy for Memorandum AVS60-FY24-PM04

This Library contains information that may be of interest to ODAs. Job aids, Orders, and other often-used technical reference materials are found under the Policy tab.

• Lessons Learned from Civil Aviation Accidents
• Transport Standards Branch Policy on "Certification of Cargo Projects"
• Aircraft Certification Service Makes Major Organizational Changes (PDF)
• The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification, 3rd edition (CPI Guide) (PDF)
• Introduction to new landing pages for designees (video)
• Part 23 - What a Designee Should Know (video)
• Dorenda Baker and industry representatives share their thoughts about the ODA scorecard initiative (video)
• FAA participation in ODA TC / STC projects for purpose of oversight (video)
• Proposed AVS QMS Risk Based Decision Making Process Draft

Designee Training and Requirements

ODA Administrator Training

• Register for Initial and Recurrent ODA Administrator Training

ODA Unit Member Training

• Training Requirements
  • Engineering Unit Members (PDF)
  • Manufacturing Inspection Unit Members (PDF)
  • Maintenance Inspection Unit Members (PDF)
• Engineering UM Recurrent Training Program
  • Training Program News
  • Technical Training Course Descriptions
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Register for Initial and Recurrent FAA Sponsored Training
  • Engineering UM Training Registration
  • Maintenance UM Training Registration
  • Manufacturing UM Training Registration

Training Standards for ODA-Provided Equivalent Training

• Domestic and Export Airworthiness Approval Standard (PDF)
• Initial Conformity Training Standard (PDF)

• National Automated Conformity Inspection Process (NACIP)
  • Access NACIP application
• Airworthiness Certification (AWC) Designee/ODA Portal
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Demonstration
• Aircraft Certification Information
  • Aircraft Certification Software
  • Information for Applicants and Design Approval Holders
• Repair Specification Cover Sheet (MS Word)
• Policy Letter PL 109 Revision 1 (PDF)
• Small Airplane Issues List (SAIL)
• Transport Airplane Issues List (TAIL)
• Engines & Propellers Issues List
• Rotorcraft Issues List
• List of Significant and Non-Significant Standards Differences (SSD and non-SSD)

Sample DER Authorization Charts

• 8110.37 DER Charts

Sample DER Supplemental Information Sheets (SIS)

• Acoustical Engineering
• Electrical Systems Engineering
• Engine Engineering
• Flight Analyst
• Flight Test Pilot
• Mechanical Systems Engineering
• Powerplant Installation Engineering
• Propeller Engineering
• Structural Engineering