Information for Organization Delegation Authorizations (ODA)
Latest News
- In the coming weeks, the ODA Office (AVS-60) anticipates the publication of FAA Order 8100.15C (Rev C), Organization Designation Authorization Procedures. To facilitate the change to the latest revision of the order, AVS-60 plans to hold outreach activities that will support the transition from the current version of the Order to Rev C. The outreach activities include information sessions explaining the significant changes with a Q&A session to follow. After publication of Rev C, AVS-60 will distribute additional information and resources to support meeting the new policy requirements.
- AVS-60 will host the ODA Webinar on August 5, 2025, for FAA and Industry attendees (Organization Management Team (OMT) Leads and ODA Administrators). The webinar is scheduled to run from 12:00pm – 3:30 pm ET. Participants will have the chance to learn more about ongoing ODA Program activities and the opportunity for direct engagement with participants. All OMT Leads and ODA Administrators are encouraged to attend. For questions about the webinar or to request an invitation, please submit inquiries to the ODA Office Mailbox at 9-AVS-ODA-Office@faa.gov.
- AVS ODA Office (AVS-60) November Webinar Q&As, April 3, 2025
- AVS ODA Office (AVS-60) Webinar Presentation, November 6, 2024
- 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)
Designee Training and Requirements
ODA Administrator Training
ODA Unit Member Training
- Training Requirements
- Engineering UM Recurrent Training Program
- Register for Initial and Recurrent FAA Sponsored Training
Training Standards for ODA-Provided Equivalent Training
- National Automated Conformity Inspection Process (NACIP)
- Airworthiness Certification (AWC) Designee/ODA Portal
- Aircraft Certification Information
- 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
Sample DER Supplemental Information Sheets (SIS)
Last updated: Thursday, June 26, 2025