This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of compliance with the Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) regarding qualification and type rating of flight crewmembers operating under 14 CFRs.

This Advisory Circular establishes guideline for U.S. operator to use when reviewing Foreign Terminal instrument Procedures ( FTIPs)

This advisory circular (AC) presents various methods for operators of different data link systems to meet international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the regional airspace authorities.

This advisory circular provides guidance for all operators using the continuous descent final approach (CDFA)technique while conducting a nonprecision Approach (NPA) procedure.

This advisory circular (AC) provides an acceptable, but not the only, means to address Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) issues related to installation and use of TCAS II regarding compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 121, 125, and 129 requirements for air carriers.

This advisory circular (AC) explains what the term "maintenance program" means.

The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA), as amended, was enacted to ensure that air carriers and air operators adequately investigate a pilot’s background before allowing that pilot to conduct commercial air carrier flights.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and practices regarding the use of child restraint systems (CRS) on aircraft.

The information contained in this advisory circular (AC) was developed based on a review of recommended practices developed by major airplane manufacturers, labor organizations, air carriers, training organizations, simulator manufacturers, and industry representative organizations.

Advisory Circular 120-26K defines the criteria and procedures for obtaining an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter identifier and/or telephony designator assignment and for obtaining an FAA Special or Local telephony/call sign.

This joint Flight Standards Service (AFS) and Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) advisory circular (AC) contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs).

This advisory circular (AC) provides information that may be used to comply with the provisions of Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

On November 8, 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems/Fuel Tank Safety (EAPAS/FTS) final rule.

This joint Flight Standards Service (AFS) and Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) advisory circular (AC) contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB).

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 air carriers that are required to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) based on 14 CFR part 5.

The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA), as amended, was enacted to ensure that air carriers and air operators adequately investigate a pilot’s background before allowing that pilot to conduct commercial air carrier flights.

This advisory circular sets forth one means that would be acceptable to the Administrator for the evaluation of airplane simulators to be used in training programs or for airmen checking under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and basic information on the certification processes for a Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 121 and 135 Air Carrier or Operating Certificate.

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the standards and provides guidance in the development of a Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) plan for U.S. airports where scheduled Air Carriers are authorized to conduct operations when the visibility is less than 1,200 feet runway visual range (RVR).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidelines for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a drug and alcohol testing program in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 120 and Title 49 of the CFR (49 CFR) part 40.

Introduces the concept of a safety management system (SMS) to aviation service providers.

The purpose of this AC is to provide information and practices that can be used to prevent injuries caused by turbulence

Describes acceptable methods and guidelines for developing takeoff and initial climb-out airport obstacle analyses and in-flight procedures to comply with the intent of the regulatory requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 121,§§ 121.177, 121.189, and part 135, §§ 135.367, 135.379 and powered airplanes operated under parts 121 and 135

Provides information and guidance materials which may be used to design or develop maintenance reliability programs utilizing reliability control methods.

Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a weight and balance control system.

Sets forth acceptable means, but not the only means, for operators certificated under FAR Parts 121 and 123 and operators utilizing large aircraft under FAR 135.2, to obtain approval to operate within a specific airspace over the NAT (North Atlantic) MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications) airspace after 0001 Greenwich Mean Time, Dec. 29, 1977.

States an acceptable means but not the only means for obtaining approval under FAR Section 121.161 for two-engine airplanes to operate over a route that contains a point farther than one hour flying time at the normal one-engine inoperative cruise speed (in still air) from an adequate airport.

Provides an acceptable means of ensuring compliance with the FAR regarding the evaluation and qualification of all training devices in which flight training, qualification, or certification of airmen under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, is accomplished.

Establishes an acceptable means of obtaining airworthiness and operational approval of Airborne Omega Navigational Systems as a sole means of long range navigation for operations conducted outside the United States in accordance with FAR 121, 123, or large aircraft operated under FAR 135.2.

Defines the criteria and procedures required for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter and/or telephony designator assignment.

Establishes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining operational approval of an airborne wind shear alerting and flight guidance system.

This AC provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, for obtaining and maintaining approval of CAT I & II Weather Minima including the installation and approval of associated aircraft systems.

Presents guidelines for the design and implementation of line operational simulations (LOS).

Presents information on common problems associated with crew coordination between flight crewmembers and flight attendants and how these problems can be avoided.

Address a number of issues linked to in-flight fires

Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a Ground Deicing and Anti-icing Program, and for ensuring compliance with FAR Section 121.629.

Provides information and guidance material that may be used by air carrier certificate holders, operating under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 121 and 135, to design or develop an Internal Evaluation Program.

Provides air carriers with recommended procedures for managing air carrier cargo operations.

This advisory circular provides information and describes an acceptable means of complance of operators to comply with the fuel tank flammabiluty safety requirements fof parts 121, 125, 129 and 14 CFR as amended by the 2008 fuel tank flammability reduction rule.

Provides information and guidance material that may be used by air carrier certificate holders, operating under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 121 and 135, to design or develop an Internal Evaluation Program.

Presents background, basic concepts and philosophy in respect to SOP. SOP’s are universally recognized as basic to safe aviation operations.

Provides guidelines for the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for conducting safe aircraft operations during taxiing.

Provides guidelines to organizations and persons responsible for transportation of mental patients and outlines the responsibilities of those escorting such persons.

This advisory circular (AC) describes the scope and content of air carrier aircraft maintenance programs.

On November 8, 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems/Fuel Tank Safety (EAPAS/FTS) final rule.

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) requirements and procedures for the assignment and authorization for use of aircraft call signs in the National Airspace System (NAS), specifically, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter designators (3LD), U.S. special designators, and local designators, and their associated telephonies.

This Flight Standards Service AC contains guidance on the operational use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB).

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) requirements and process for the assignment and authorization for use of aircraft call signs, specifically, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter designators (3LD), U.S. special designators, local designators, and their associated telephonies.

Provides information and guidance on continuous airworthiness maintenance programs for operators subject to the provisions of FAR Parts 121, 127, or 135.

Clarifies the mechanical reliability reporting requirements contained in Parts 121, 127, and 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and the accident and incident reporting requirements of Part 830 (old Part 430) of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Safety Investigation Regulations.

Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a weight and balance control system.

Defines the criteria and procedures required for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter and/or telephony designator assignment.

This advisory circular emphasizes the potential hazards to life and property due to lavatory fluid and potable water systems’ ice accumulation and resultant separation from aircraft in flight.

Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a weight and balance control system.

Provides information and guidance material on the certification process of air carriers under FAR Part 121 and Part 135.

Set forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining airworthiness and operational approval of airborne OMEGA navigation systems used in updating self-contained navigation systems such as Doppler and Inertial Radar for operations outside the United States under FAR Part 121.

Provides FAA guidance for approval of an Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) under SFAR 58.

Provides FAA guidance for approval of an Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) under SFAR 58.

Presents guidelines for the design and implementation of line operational simulations (LOS).

Provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, to address Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) issues related to installation of TCAS II regarding compliance with 14 CFR Parts 121, 125, and 129 requirements for air carriers.

Recommends subject to be covered in air carrier programs designed to: (1) inform crewmembers about radiation exposure and known associated health risks; and (2) assist crewmembers in making informed decisions with regard to their work on commercial air carriers.

Provides one means, but not the only means, for obtaining approval of a Ground Deicing and Anti-icing Program, and for ensuring compliance with FAR Section 121.629.

This advisory circular (AC) provides one means, but not the only means, of ensuring that the contemplated maintenance, alteration, or continue-in-service condition is in compliance with applicable regulations and existing policy.

This joint Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Service AC provides an acceptable method of compliance for the certification, airworthiness, and operational approval of both portable and installed electronic flight bag (EFB) aircraft computing devices.

The purpose AC provides general information and acceptable methods compliance for the certification, airworthiness, and operational approval of certain aircraft surveillance systems and selected associated aviation applications.

This AC provides guidance on the acceptance and use of electronic signatures to satisfy certain operational and maintenance requirements.

Provides information and practices regarding the use of Child Restraint Systems (CRS) on aircraft.

Provides a suggested means of compliance with the FAR regarding the evaluation and qualification of helicopter simulators to be used in training and checking

Describes the standards and provides guidance in the development of a Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) plan for U.S. airports where scheduled air carriers are authorized to conduct operations when the visibility is less than 1,200 feet runway visual range.

Provides FAA guidance for approval of an Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) under SFAR 58.

Provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, to address Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) issues related to installation of TCAS II regarding compliance with 14 CFR Parts 121, 125, and 129 requirements for air carriers.

Provides information on how to implement a continuing analysis and surveillance system (CASS), which is required for certain types of air carriers and commercial operators under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), §§ 121.373 and 135.431.

This advisory circular (AC) summarizes Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service (AFS) Safety and Enforcement Policy about the use of portable oxygen concentrators (POC) onboard aircraft

Recommends subject to be covered in air carrier programs designed to: (1) inform crewmembers about radiation exposure and known associated health risks; and (2) assist crewmembers in making informed decisions with regard to their work on commercial air carriers.

Presents guidelines for developing, implementing, reinforcing, and accessing Maintenance Resources Management Training Programs for improving communication effectiveness, and safety in maintenance operations.

States an acceptable means, but not the only means, for obtaining operational approval of the initial engagement or use of an Auto Flight Guidance System (AFGS) under Title 14 CFR part 121, section 121.579(d); part 125, section 125.329(e); and part 135, section 135.93(e) for the takeoff and initial climb phase of flight.

Provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, for operational approval to use digital communication systems, including data link and voice communications (e.g. via satellite), for air traffic service (ATS) and related capabilities for operators conducting operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), parts 121, 125, 129, and 135.

Provides guidance for air carrier employees, air carrier contractor employees, and air carrier subcontractor employees, concerning the joint Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Whistleblower Protection Program.

This advisory circular (AC) provides recommendations to assist helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operators with the development, implementation and integration of an Operations Control Center (OCC) and enhanced operational control procedures.

This advisory circular (AC) updates information regarding the hazards and risks of in-flight fires on transport category aircraft.

This advisory circular (AC) calls attention to RTCA Document (RTCA/DO-329) Aircraft Secondary Barriers and Alternative Flight Deck Security Procedures, as guidance to achieve effective protection of the flight deck as required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 § 121.584(1)(a).

This revision of the advisory circular (AC) introduces new rulemaking regarding aircarrier contract maintenance programs and air carrier manual content pertaining to contract maintenance requirements and contract maintenance provider (MP) responsibilities required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, §§ 121.368 and 121.369(b)(10), and part 135, §§ 135.426 and 135.427(b)(10).

This advisory circular (AC), as any AC, is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation; rather, it provides standards and guidance for electronic signatures, electronic recordkeeping, and electronic manual systems.

This advisory circular sets forth one means that would be acceptable to the Administrator for the evaluation of airplane simulators to be used in training programs or for airmen checking under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

This advisory circular (AC) provides a Framework for Safety Management System (SMS) development by aviation service providers.

This advisory circular (AC) describes the scope and recommended content requirements for contractual agreements between an air carrier and a contract maintenance provider (CMP).

This Advisory Circular describes the requirements and procedures for the assignment and authorization for use of aircraft call signs in the National Airspace System (NAS), specifically, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) three-letter designators (3LD), U.S. special designators, and local designators, and their associated telephonies.

This advisory circular (AC) applies to all operators conducting data link operations and presents various methods for all air operators using data link systems to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards, to include as well-recommended practices.

This advisory circular (AC) provides operators with recommended procedures for managing cargo operations.

The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA), as amended, was enacted to ensure that air carriers and air operators adequately investigate a pilot’s background before allowing that pilot to conduct commercial air carrier flights.