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39-7D Airworthiness Directives

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and information to owners and operators of aircraft concerning their responsibility for complying with Airworthiness Directives (AD) and recording AD compliance in the appropriate maintenance records.

Active AFS-300 2012-03-02
25-7D Flight Test Guide for Certification of Transport Category Airplanes Including Change 1

This change, advisory circular (AC) 25-7D Change 1, incorporates updates and adds or revises guidance for stall in-ground-effect and for tailwind and crosswind capability.

Active AIR-600 2018-05-04
39-8 Continued Airworthiness Assessments of Powerplant and Auxiliary Power Unit Installations of Transport Category Airplanes

Describes the Continued Airworthiness Assessment Methodologies (CAAM). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Engine and Propeller Directorate (EPD) and the Transport Airplane Directorate (TAD) may use CAAM to identify unsafe conditions and determine when an “unsafe condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design” before prescribing corrective action in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.

Active AIR-100 2003-09-08
121-39 Air Carrier Pilot Remedial Training and Tracking Program

This advisory circular (AC) presents guidelines for developing and implementing remedial training and tracking of pilots.

Active AFS-200 2014-12-30
39-9 Airworthiness Directives Management Process

This advisory circular (AC) provides all aircraft operators with information and guidance for assistance in compliance to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39, Airworthiness Directives. The recommendations contained in this AC are one means, but not the only means, of complying with part 39 requirements pertaining to Airworthiness Directives (AD).

Active AFS-330 2011-06-01
39-10 Alternative Methods of Compliance

This advisory circular (AC) presents guidance for persons seeking approval of an alternativemethod of compliance (AMOC) to an airworthiness directive (AD). This AC also providesanswers to common questions regarding AMOCs.

Active AIR-100 2016-09-14
39-1A JIG Fixtures; Replacement of Wing Attach Angles and Doublers on Douglas DC-3 Series Aircraft, Airworthiness Directive 66-18-2

Describes methods of determining that jig fixtures used in the replacement of the subject attached angles and doublers meet the requirements of Airworthiness Directive 66-18-2.

Active AFS-340 1970-03-05
150/5345-39E Specification for L-853, Runway and Taxiway Retroreflective Markers

This AC contains the FAA's standards for retroreflective markers for airport runways and taxiways.

Active AAS-100 2021-10-12
20-176A Service Bulletins Related to Airworthiness Directives and Indicating FAA Approval on Service Documents

This advisory circular (AC) presents best practices for drafting service bulletins (SB) related to an airworthiness directive (AD). This AC also provides information and guidance on ex parté communication and alternative methods of compliance (AMOC), as well as means for avoiding overlapping and conflicting actions in SBs and maintaining airworthiness of AD-mandated design changes.

Active AIR-140 2014-06-16
33.4-1 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Provides guidance on acceptable methods, but not the only methods, of compliance with section 33.4 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations.

Active ANE-110 1999-08-27
20-183 Laser Airworthiness Installation Guidance

In this advisory circular (AC), we recommend one way to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness approval for the installation of aircraft?mounted, nonrequired, invisible spectrum laser equipment such as infrared surveillance laser and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) equipment.

Active AIR-130 2014-12-15
21-12D Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate

For replacement airworthiness certificates, contact your local FAA office of guidance.

Active AIR-632 2026-01-30
35.4-1 Propeller Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, for demonstrating compliance with 14 CFR §35.4, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. This AC addresses preparing the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) for propellers.

Active ANE-110 2003-11-03
26-1 Part 26, Continued airworthiness and Safety Improvements

The standards in part 26 may require performing assessments, developing design changes, and revising instructions for continued airworthiness for transport category airplanes. This AC provides generic guidance that is applicable to the safety initiatives in part 26 that may be issued (i.e., Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems, Reduction of Fuel Tank Flammability in Transport Category Airplanes, Aging Airplane Safety, and Widespread Fatigue Damage).

Active ANM-100 2007-12-03
36-4D Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification

This advisory circular (AC) is intended to promote uniformity of implementation of part 36 of the noise certification requirements of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14.

Active AEE-100 2017-10-12
21-54 Experimental Airworthiness Certification of Certain Former Military Aircraft

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance concerning special airworthiness certification in the experimental category of certain former military aircraft under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Parts, §§ 21.191(a), (c), (d), (e); and 21.193.

Active AIR-110 2015-02-15
20-182A Airworthiness Approval for Aircraft Weather Radar Systems

This AC is not intended to modify, change, or cancel existing equipment design or airworthiness approvals. Equipment with existing approvals can continue to be installed within the provisions of its original design and airworthiness certification.

Active AIR-130 2016-10-01
120-124 Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) Training Program

This AC explains the scope and detail the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects of a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) Training Program and offers a means (but not the only means) of compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, § 91.1433; part 121, § 121.375; and part 135, § 135.433, the regulations requiring maintenance and preventive maintenance training programs.

Active AFS-300 2023-10-24
20-186A Airworthiness and Operational Approval of Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for gaining airworthiness approval for cockpit voice recorder (CVR) systems. Specifically, when followed in its entirety, it provides an acceptable means for complying with the airworthiness regulations contained in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 23, 25, 27, 29, 91, 121, 125, 129, and 135 when installing CVR systems in airplanes and rotorcraft.

Active AFS-300 2024-05-06
20-181 Airworthiness Approval of Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Equipment

This advisory circular (AC) supplements existing airworthiness approval guidance for attitude heading reference system (AHRS) articles approved under technical standard order (TSO)?

Active AIR-130 2014-04-07
20-165B Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast OUT Systems

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the installation and airworthiness approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) OUT systems in aircraft.

Active AIR-130 2015-12-07
20-172B Airworthiness Approval for ADS-B In Systems and Applications

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the initial and follow-on installations of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) In systems supporting ground and airborne traffic applications.

Active AIR-130 2015-05-20
25.1529-1A Instructions for Continued airworthiness of Structural Repairs on Transport Airplanes

Provides instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of structural repairs on transport category airplanes. It addresses the approval procedures to follow when making structural repairs to structure certificated under the damage tolerance requirements of Section 25.571 of FAR, Amendment 25-45, and to type designs with Supplemental Inspection Documents, which were based on these criteria.

Active ANM-100 2007-11-20
20-138D Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems (Including Change 2)

This revision adds minor clarifications and new guidance material based on issues and questions since revision ‘C’ was published.

Active AIR-130 2014-03-28
25-12 Airworthiness Criteria for the Approval of Airborne Windshear Warning Systems in Transport Category

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the airworthiness approval of airborne windshear warning systems in transport category airplanes.

Active ANM-110 1987-11-02
20-162B Airworthiness Approval of Installed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags and Sensors

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means of accomplishing airworthiness approval for the installation of these RFID tags and sensors on aircraft.

Active AIR-600 2018-10-11
21-24A Extending a Production Certificate to a Facility Located in a Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement Country

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means7e7e7d">, to request an extension of a production certificate to a facility located in a country or jurisdiction that has a bilateral agreement with the United States.

Active AIR-200 2010-08-06
23-21 Airworthiness Compliance Checklists Used to Substantiate Major Alterations for Small Airplanes with Change 1

This change revises existing material in four paragraphs. First, it adds a reference to FAA Order 8300.10.

Active ACE-100 2004-09-30
23-24 Airworthiness Compliance Checklists for Common Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Projects Active ACE-100 2005-08-24
21-44A Issuance of Export Airworthiness Approvals Under 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart L

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on how to show compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal regulations (14 CFR) part 21, subpart L, Export Airworthiness Approvals. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

Active AIR-100 2015-10-01
20-151C Airworthiness Approval of Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS II), Versions 7.0 & 7.1 and Associated Mode S Transponders

We wrote this advisory circular (AC) to guide applicants seeking airworthiness approval for TCAS II version 7.1 (V7.1) certified to technical standard order (TSO) C119c, TSO-C119d or TSO-C119e, Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Airborne Equipment, TCAS II with Hybrid Surveillance.

Active AIR-100 2017-07-21
20-131A Airworthiness Approval of Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS II) and Mode S Transponders

Provides guidance material for the airworthiness and operational approval of Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS II) and Mode S transponders.

Active ANM-110 1993-03-29
21-23B Airworthiness Certification of Civil Aircraft, Engine, Propellers, and Related Products Imported to the United States

Provides information on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) objectives, regulations, and general practices for the United States of America airworthiness certification or acceptance of civil aeronautical products imported to the U.S.

Active AIR-40 2004-11-17
20-141B Airworthiness and Operational Approval of Digital Flight Data Recorder Systems with Change 1

This AC provides information on certification (design and installation) and continued airworthiness of digital flight data recorder systems (DFDRS). DFDRS provide information for an investigative authority—the National Transportation Safety Board(NTSB) in the United States—to conduct more thorough investigations of accidents and incidents.

Active AIR-626 2010-08-17
20-150B Airworthiness Approval of Satellite Voice (SATVOICE) Equipment Supporting Air Traffic Service (ATS) Communication

In this AC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends one way to gain airworthiness approval for SATVOICE equipment. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

Active AIR-130 2014-12-23
120-102B Incorporation of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Instructions for Continued Airworthiness into an Operator’s Maintenance Program

This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 certificate holders (CH) and part 129 operators (part 129, § 129.14) of U.S.

Active AFS-300 2024-06-03
33.4-2 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness: In-Service Inspection of Safety Critical Turbine Engine Parts at Piece-Part Opportunity

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness: In-Service Inspection of Safety Critical Turbine Engine Parts at Piece-Part Opportunity

Active ANE-110 2001-03-08
21-28 Airworthiness Certification of U.S.-Produced Aircraft and Engine Kits Assembled Outside the United States

Provides information and guidance concerning airworthiness certification requirements for aircraft or aircraft engines, assembled from kits by aircraft or aircraft engine manufacturers located in other countries.

Active AIR-220 1990-06-20
21-13 Standard Airworthiness Certification of Surplus Military Aircraft and Aircraft Built from Spare and Surplus Parts Active AIR-200 1973-04-05
20-167B Airworthiness Approval of Enhanced Vision System, Enhanced Flight Vision System, and Combined Vision System Equipment

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for gaining airworthiness approval for enhanced vision systems in aircraft. Specifically, it provides one acceptable means for complying with title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 23, 25, 27, or 29 airworthiness regulations when installing an enhanced vision system (EVS), an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) or combined vision system (CVS) in an aircraft.

Active AIR-626 2025-09-08
33.4-3 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Aircraft Engine High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and Lightning Protection Features - Including Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) change updates the references provided in the original document. The AC change number and the date of the change are shown at the top of each applicable page.

Active ANE-111 2005-09-16
120-106B Scope and Recommended Content for an Airworthiness Agreement Between a Certificate Holder and a Maintenance Provider

This AC outlines the scope and recommended content for airworthiness agreements between a certificate holder (CH)
and its contract maintenance providers (CMP).

Active AFS-300 2024-06-18
25-27A Development of Transport Category Airplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Using and Enhanced Zonal Analysis Procedure

Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems/Fuel Tank Safety (EAPAS/FTS)” rule.

Active ANM-100 2010-05-04
20-191 Airworthiness Approval of Airborne Systems used for Takeoff, Precision Approach, Landing and Rollout in low-visibility conditions

Applicants seeking airworthiness approval for rotorcraft can add appropriate guidance to tailor their application.

Active AIR-626 2026-05-20
20-185A Airworthiness Approval of Synthetic Vision Systems, Synthetic Vision Guidance Systems and Aircraft State Awareness Synthetic Vision Systems

This revised AC provides guidance on airworthiness approvals of synthetic vision systems (SVS) previously found in AC 20167A.

Active AIR-600 2021-01-27
25-23 Airworthiness Criteria for the Installation Approval of a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) for Part 25 Airplanes

Describes an acceptable means for obtaining FAA airworthiness approval for the installation of a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) that has been approved under Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C151a.

Active ANM-130L 2000-05-22
120-97A Incorporation of Fuel Tank System Instructions for Continued Airworthiness into Operator Maintenance or Inspection Programs (Including Change 1)

The operating requirements included requirements to implement instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) that design approval holders (DAH) developed in compliance with SFAR 88.

Active AFS-300 2012-05-25
120-116 Operations and Airworthiness Considerations for U.S.-Based Leasing Companies Operating U.S.

This advisory circular (AC) provides additional information and guidance for U.S.-based leasing companies conducting operations of large transport category airplanes with a valid U.S. registration certificate that meet Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125 applicability.

Active AFS-800 2017-10-27
33-6 Weld Repair of Aluminum Crankcases and Cylinders of Piston Engines - Including Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 33, Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines.

It addresses development of weld repairs which are not contained in the engine manufacturer's "Instructions for Continued Airworthiness" (Maintenance Manual).

Active ANE-110 1994-12-20
150/5070-6B Airport Master Plans

Provides guidance for the preparation of airport master plans that range in size and function from small general aviation to large commercial service facilities. Appendix D of this AC cancels Chapter 1, Section 5; Appendix 6; and Appendix 7 of AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design.

Active APP-400 2005-07-29
8260-32F United States Air Force Terminal Instrument Procedures Service

It defines responsibilities regarding terminal instrument procedure development and maintenance service provided by the FAA for the USAF at domestic civil airports under Department of Transportation (DOT), FAA, Department of Defense (DoD), and USAF Memorandum of Agreement effective July 7, 1978. This order contains guidance that is pertinent to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, (14 CFR) Part 97, Standard Instrument Procedures.

Active AFS-300 2018-12-14
450.3-1 Definition of Launch and Scope of a Vehicle Operator License

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) definition of “launch” in § 401.7, and the determination of the beginning of a launch at a United States (U.S.) launch site, per § 450.3(b)(1) and (d).

Active AST-1 2022-09-29
150/5100-19D Guide for Airport Financial Reports Filed by Airport Sponsors

Provides airport sponsors with guidance on filing FAA Form 5100-126, Financial Governmental Payment Report, and FAA Form 5100-127, Operating and Financial Summary. Announces changes to the FAA's financial reporting program and to Form 5100-127.

See also Airport Financial Reporting Program.

Active ACO-100 2011-06-23
61-142 Sharing Aircraft Operating Expenses in Accordance with 14 CFR § 61.113 (c)

It responds to Section 515 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-254) sets forth the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) longstanding position with regard to the regulation governing expense-sharing flights and the manner in which those flights relate to operations that require a 14 CFR part 119 Operating Certificate.

Active AFS-800 2020-02-25
150/5190-6 Exclusive Rights at Federally-Obligated Airports

Provides basic information about the FAA's prohibition on the granting of exclusive rights at federally-obligated airports.

Active ACO-100 2007-01-04
150/5360-14A Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities

This update adds the requirements and recommendations for Service Animal Relief Areas (SARAs) at civil use airports contained in the DOT regulation 14 CFR 382, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel.

Active ACR-1 2017-12-06
21-40A Guide for Obtaining a Supplemental Type Certificate

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Directives (orders and notices) are the final authority and take precedence over this document.

Active AIR-600 2007-09-27
25.981-2A Fuel Tank Flammability

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance on compliance with the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes about limiting the time a fuel tank may be flammable or mitigation of hazards from flammable fuel air mixtures within fuel tanks.

Active ANM-112 2008-09-19
150/5370-12B Quality Management for Federally Funded Airport Construction Projects

This advisory circular (AC) provides information on the planning and oversight of construction projects at airports accomplished under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). In addition to the previous version, this AC cancels:

  • AC 150/5300-9B, Predesign, Prebid, and Preconstruction Conferences for Airport Grant Projects
  • AC 150/5370-6D, Construction Progress and Inspection Report-Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

Active AAS-100 2015-09-14
150/5220-21C Aircraft Boarding Equipment

Contains the FAA's performance standards, specifications, and recommendations for the design, manufacture, testing and maintenance of equipment used in the boarding of airline passengers.

Active AAS-100 2012-06-29
150/5335-5D Standardized Method of Reporting Airport Pavement Strength - PCR

Also provides guidance for reporting changes to airport data that is generally published in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport Master Record (AMR), particularly those data elements associated with Gross Weight (Data Elements 35 through 38) and Pavement Classification Rating (Data Element 39).

Access FAARFIELD on our Airport Design Software page.

Active AAS-110 2022-04-29
61-107B Aircraft Operations at Altitudes Above 25,000 Feet Mean Sea Level or Mach Numbers Greater Than .75/ with Change 1

Knowledge of and skill in operating high-performance aircraft will enhance the pilot's ability to easily transition into aircraft capable of high speed, high altitude flight.

Active AFS-800 2013-03-29
25.954-1 Transport Airplane Fuel System Lightning Protection

This AC also provides guidance for developing critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) and Airworthiness Limitations required to be included in the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) related to lightning protection features of the airplane fuel system.

Active AIR-600 2018-09-24
21.17-4 Type Certification----Powered-lift

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the type, production, and airworthiness certification of powered-lift. This AC also designates the airworthiness criteria in appendix A as an acceptable means, but not the only means, of showing compliance with title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17(b) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification of certain powered-lift.

Active AIR-600 2025-07-18
20-106 Aircraft Inspection for the General Aviation Aircraft Owner

Designed to familiarize owner, pilots, student mechanics, and others with inspection procedures, it does NOT qualify an individual to make airworthiness determinations.

Active AFS-340 1978-04-01
25.735-1 Brakes and Braking Systems Certification Tests and Analysis

Describes an acceptable means for obtaining FAA airworthiness approval concerning new or revised requirements for braking systems, and associated test conditions for braking systems, installed in transport category airplanes.

Active ANM-100 2002-04-10
25.1581-1 Airplane Flight Manual

Identifies the information that must be provided in Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) under the airworthiness regulations and provides guidance as to the form and content of the approved portion of an AFM.

Active ANM-110 1997-07-14
25.795-2A Flight Deck Penetration Resistance

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes related to the airplane design for flightdeck penetration resistance.

Active ANM-100 2008-10-24
20-149B Installation Guidance for Domestic Flight Information Service- Broadcast

We identify safety and installation requirements for continued airworthiness of aircraft FIS-B avionics equipment, systems, and applications.

Active AIR-100 2015-12-21
25.857-1 Class B and F Cargo Compartments

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance concerning compliance with the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes pertaining to Class B and Class F cargo compartments.

Active ANM-112 2016-02-03
20-161 Aircraft Onboard Weight and Balance Systems

This Advisory Circular (AC)gives manufacturers and installers an acceptable means of compliance to meet the installation, operation, and airworthiness requirements for aircraft onboard weight and balance systems (OBWBS)

Active AIR-130 2008-04-11
21.17-3 Type Certification of Very Light Airplanes Under FAR 21.17(b)

Provides a means but not the only means for the type, production, and airworthiness certification of very light airplanes (VLA); and designates the “Joint Aviation Requirements for Very Light Aeroplanes” (JAR-VLA), issued April 25, 1990, by the Joint Aviation Authorities (FAA) of Europe as an acceptable airworthiness criteria that provides in equivalent level of safety under FAR 21.17(b) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification of VLA as a special class of aircraft.

Active AIR-110 1992-12-21
25.773-1 Pilot Compartment View Design Considerations

Provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes pertaining to pilot compartment view.

Active ANM-111 1993-01-08
20-184 Guidance on Testing and Installation of Rechargeable Lithium Battery and Battery Systems on Aircraft

It is issued for guidance purposes and to outline a means of compliance with applicable airworthiness requirements.

This advisory circular (AC) provides manufacturers and installers with an acceptable means of compliance to meet the installation, operation, maintenance and airworthiness requirements for installation of lithium batteries on aircraft (14 CFR part 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29).

Active AIR-133 2015-10-15
25.613-1 Material Strength Properties and Material Design Values

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the airworthiness standards that specify the requirements for material strength properties and material design values.

Active ANM-115 2003-08-06
25.1435-1 Hydraulic System Certification Tests and Analysis

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material for use as an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes that contain hydraulic system requirements.

Active ANM-110 2001-05-21
25-9A Smoke Detection, Penetration, and Evacuation Tests and Related Flight Manual Emergency Procedures

While not mandatory this AC offers a method of demonstrating compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

Active ANM-111 1994-01-06
61-146 Pilot Certification and Operations for Sport Pilots, Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating, and Simplified Flight Controls

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on the changes to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 concerning sport pilot certification, training, and operations in accordance with the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule regulatory amendments. MOSAIC also facilitates the new simplified flight controls designation for aircraft and associated pilot training requirements.

Active AFS-800/200 2025-11-14
120-93 Damage Tolerance Inspections for Repairs and Alterations

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material for Type Certificate (TC) Holders, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Holders, and operators to comply with requirements in the Aging Airplane Safety Act to ensure the airworthiness of aging airplane parts and components. The Aging Airplane Safety Rule that supports the Act specifies incorporating damage tolerance-based inspections into an operator’s continuous airworthiness maintenance program.

Active ANM-100 2007-11-20
25.1329-1C Approval of Flight Guidance Systems, Including Change 2

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with certain requirements of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 25.1329, Flight guidance system. While part 25 contains the airworthiness standards applicable to transport category airplanes, the guidance in this AC pertains to the functions of autopilots, flight directors (FDs), and automatic thrust control as well as any interactions with stability augmentation and trim functions.

Active AIR-626 2014-10-27
107-2A Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Small UAS)

This AC provides guidance in the areas of airman (remote pilot) certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, and the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) to promote compliance with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107.

Active AFS-800 2021-02-01
25.851-1 Built-in Fire Extinguishing/Suppression Systems in Class C and Class F Cargo Compartments

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance concerning compliance with the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes pertaining to Class C and Class F cargo compartments that incorporate built-in fire extinguishing/suppression systems.

Active ANM-112 2016-02-03
33-12 Geometry and Dimensional Considerations for Comparative Test and Analysis for Turbine Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Replacement, and Repaired Parts

” This method supports showing the engine or APU still complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR Part 33, and Technical Standard Order (TSO) C77.

Active AIR-625 2025-09-08
91-53A Noise Abatement Departure Profile

These departure profiles are consistent with the airworthiness standards required by the Federal Aviation Regulations Part 25 for type certification and Part 91 for general airplane operations.

Active AFS-820 1993-07-22
119-1A Operational Authorization of Aircraft Network Security Program

The current edition of RTCA DO-355, Information Security Guidance for Continuing Airworthiness, is an acceptable alternative to the information in this AC.

Active AFS-300 2023-09-28
23-18 Installation of Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) Approved for Part 23 Airplanes

Establishes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining FAA airworthiness approval for the installation of a TAWS that has been approved under Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C151A, Terrain Awareness and Warning System, in a Part 23 airplane.

Active ACE-100 2000-06-14
90-108 Use of suitable Area navigation (RNAV) system on Conventional Routes and Procedures - Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) provides operational and airworthiness guidance regrading the suitablity and use of RNAV systems while operating on or transitioning to, conventional i.e. non-RNAV, routes and procedures within the United States (US) National Airspace System (NAS).

Active AFS-400 2011-03-03
91-94 Application and Issuance Process for a Letter of Deviation Authority Issued in Accordance With 14 CFR § 91.326

This AC provides information and guidance on the application and issuance process for obtaining a Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) to operate certain aircraft holding limited category and experimental Special Airworthiness Certificates for compensation or hire while providing flight training, checking, or testing.

Active AFS-800 2024-12-13
20-156 Aviation Databus Assurance

We provide a means to gain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of your aviation databus by showing the databus design performs its intended function and satisfies the applicable airworthiness requirements when installed on an aircraft or aircraft engine.

Active AIR-100 2006-08-04
20-107B Composite Aircraft Structure

This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means of showing compliance with the provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 regarding airworthiness type certification requirements for composite aircraft structures involving fiber reinforced materials, e.g., carbon and glass fiber reinforced plastics.

Active AIR-100 2009-09-08
20-153B Acceptance of Aeronautical Data Processes and Associated Databases

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for showing compliance with the applicable airworthiness regulations for equipment with an installed aeronautical database.

Active AIR-130 2016-04-19
20-175 Controls for Flight Deck Systems

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the installation and airworthiness approval of flight deck system control devices, from primarily a human factors perspective.

Active AIR-120 2011-12-08
91-85B Authorization of Aircraft and Operators for Flight in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace

This advisory circular (AC) provides airworthiness and operational authorization guidance material for operators, pilots, certificate holders, and/or program managers conducting Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, §§ 91.180 and 91.706 Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations.

Active AFS-400 2019-01-29
20-140C Guidelines for Design Approval of Aircraft Data Link Communication Systems Supporting Air Traffic Services (ATS)

This AC provides guidance material for applicants seeking an airworthiness approval for aircraft with an installed data link system intended to support air traffic services (ATS) data communication.

Active AIR-130 2016-09-28
20-193 Use of Multi-Core Processors

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of compliance with the applicable airworthiness regulations for multi-core processors (MCP) contained in airborne systems and equipment used in type certification or technical standard order (TSO) authorization.

Active AIR-622 2024-01-08
23.2010-1 FAA Accepted Means of Compliance Process for 14 CFR Part 23

This guidance provides information to applicants seeking approval for a type certificate (TC), an amended TC, a supplemental type certificate (STC), an amended STC, type design changes, or parts manufacturer approval (PMA) that require use of the airworthiness standards contained in part 23.

Active ACE-100 2017-03-27
20-155A Industry Documents To Support Aircraft Lightning Protection Certification

This advisory circular (AC) recognizes several SAE Aerospace Recommended Practices (ARPs) and European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE)documents as acceptable methods for showing compliance with airworthiness regulations. These industry documents provide guidance on aircraft lightning environment and test waveforms, aircraft lightning zoning, aircraft lightning test methods, and aircraft lightning direct effects.

Active AIR-130 2013-07-16
20-177 Design and Installation Guidance for an Airborne System for Non-Required Telecommunication Service in Non Aeronautical Frequency Bands

In this advisory circular (AC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends one way to gain airworthiness approval for an Airborne System for Non-Required Telecommunication (ASNRT) service equipment in the cockpit.

Active AIR-130 2012-02-28
00-74 Avionics Human Factors Considerations for Design and Evaluation

This AC is not intended as guidance or policy for showing or finding compliance for airworthiness certification or operational approval.

Active AIR-600 2019-05-01
61-67C Stall and Spin Awareness Training with Change 1 & 2

In addition, this AC informs pilots of the airworthiness standards for the type certification of normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes prescribed in 14 CFR part 23, section 23.221, concerning spin maneuvers, and it emphasizes the importance of observing restrictions that prohibit the intentional spinning of certain airplanes.

Active AFS-840 2000-09-25
25-15 Approval of Flight Management Systems in Transport Category Airplanes

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material for the airworthiness approval of flight management systems (FMS) in transport category airplanes.

Active ANM-111 1989-11-20
25.795-1A FlightDeck Intrusion Resistance

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes related to the airplane design for flightdeck (also referred to as the pilot compartment or cockpit) intrusion resistance.

Active ANM-100 2008-10-24
33-8 Guidance for Parts Manufacturer Approval of Turbine Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Parts under Test and Computation

This guidance is for the comparative test and analysis method used to show compliance to the airworthiness requirements under test and computation, per § 21.303 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations(14 CFR).

Active ANE-111 2009-08-19
20-160A Onboard Recording of Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) In Crash Survivable Memory

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material for applicants seeking an airworthiness approval for aircraft with an installed Data Link Recording (DLR) system that records Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).

Active AIR-130 2016-09-28
20-97B Aircraft Tire Maintenance and Operational Practices with Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) provides recommended tire care and maintenance practices needed to assure the safety of support personnel and the continued airworthiness of aircraft. Specifically, this AC provides guidance on the installation, inflation, maintenance, and removal of aircraft tires.

Active AFS-300 2005-04-18
23-19A Airframe Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes

It also presents information from certain presently existing AC's that cover general topics and specific airworthiness standards. Material in this AC is neither mandatory nor regulatory.

Active ACE-100 2007-04-30
43-216A Software Management During Aircraft Maintenance

This AC provides guidance for developing a software management program and showing compliance with applicable regulations related to continued airworthiness when managing aircraft software during maintenance activities.

Active AFS-300 2023-08-25
20-189 Management of Open Problem Reports (OPRs)

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the applicable airworthiness regulations for the management of open problem reports (OPRs) in technical standard order (TSO) authorization and type certification for the system, software, and airborne electronic hardware (AEH) domains.This document contains guidance that is not legally binding in its own right nor will be relied upon by the Department of Transportation or the Federal Aviation Administrationas a separate basis for affirmative enforcement action or other administrative penalty.

Active AIR-600 2022-09-16
20-73A Aircraft Ice Protection

It also provides guidance for aircraft type certificate holders on how to maintain the aircraft’s airworthiness when operating in an icing environment. Applicants seeking an FAA type certificate for their aircraft, aircraft engines, or propellers, or a supplemental type certificate for an existing aircraft model or an aircraft component must adhere to ice protection regulations.

Active AIR-120 2006-08-16
20-168 Certification Guidance for Installation of Non-Essential, Non-Required Aircraft Cabin Systems & Equipment (CS&E)

This AC provides the primary certification guidance on how to meet the airworthiness requirements for installation of non-essential, non-required aircraft cabin systems & equipment (CS&E).

Active AIR-120 2010-07-21
43-218 Operational Authorization of Integrated Aircraft Health Management System

The result is then used to make aircraft airworthiness determinations that provide economic efficiencies while maintaining or enhancing operational safety.

Active AFS-300 2022-07-08
129-4A Maintenance Programs for U.S. Registered Aircraft Operated Under 14 CFR Part 129

Title 14 CFR part 43 prescribes the rules governing the performance of maintenance, reventive maintenance, and alterations of aircraft having a U.S. airworthiness certificate. You may submit an alternate maintenance program to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if you ascertain the maintenance program meets therequirements of the pertinent FAA regulations.

Active AFS-50 2009-09-30
90-100A U.S Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations with Change 2

This advisory circular (AC) provides operational and airworthiness guidance for operation on U.S.

Active AFS-400 2007-03-01
20-170 Integrated Modular Avionics Development. Verification, Integration and Approval using RTCA/DO-297 and Technical Standard Order C153

This advisory circular (AC) shows you how to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness approval for the development, verification, and integration of an integrated modular avionics (IMA) system for installation into an aircraft or engine.

Active AIR-120 2010-10-28
33-9 Developing Data for Major Repairs of Turbine Engine Parts

For repairs of turbine engines and parts, the applicable requirements are Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines (14 CFR part 33) and Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emissions Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes (14 CFR part 34).

Active AIR-600 2010-04-30
21-16G RTCA Document DO-160 versions D, E and F, “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment”

(RTCA/DO)-160 versions D, E, F, and G, Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, dated July 27, 1997, December 20, 2005, December 6, 2007, and December 8, 2010, respectively, as containing acceptable environmental qualifications to show compliance with certain airworthiness requirements. The FAA strongly encourages the use of RTCA/DO-160G for new articles.

Active AIR-100 2011-06-22
90-101A Approval Guidance for Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Procedures with Authorization Required (AR) Including Change 1

This advisory circular (AC) provides airworthiness and operational approval guidance material for aircraft operators conducting Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 97 Area Navigation (RNAV) Required Navigation Performance (RNP) instrument approach procedures (IAP) with Authorization Required (AR), charted as "RNAV (RNP) RWY XX.

Active AFS-400 2011-02-23
20-115D Airborne Software Development Assurance Using EUROCAE ED-12( ) and RTCA DO-178( )

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for showing compliance with the applicable airworthiness regulations for the software aspects of airborne systems and equipment in type certification or TSO authorization.

Active AIR-134 2017-07-21
129-5 Provision of Technical Assistance to Civil Aviation Authorities for Safety Oversight of International Commercial Air Transportation Including by Commercial Technical Assistance Providers

The primary focus for the IASA program is for compliance with ICAO Annex 1, Personnel Licensing; Annex 6, Operation of Aircraft, Part 1, International Commercial Air Transport-Aeroplanes; and Annex 8, Airworthiness of Aircraft.

This AC contains information a CAA may use to identify:

  1. The elements that must be analyzed in order for any technical assistance project to have an opportunity to succeed;
  2. The actions that should be taken before, during, and after the conduct of any technical assistance relating to the eight critical elements of safety oversight, as defined in ICAO Document 9734, Safety Oversight Manual, Part A, The Establishment and Management of a State’s Safety Oversight System (ICAO Document 9734, Part A); and
  3. The process steps that will facilitate the effective selection of commercial technical assistance providers.

Active AFS-50 2013-08-16
91-82A Fatigue Management Programs for In-Service Issues

The FAA will mandate the FMP by Airworthiness Directive (AD). The FAA may also approve the FMP as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to an AD.

Active ACE-100 2011-08-23
21.303-4 Application for Parts Manufacturer Approval Via Tests and Computations or Identicality

Adherence to the guidance for each applicable facet will show that an article’s design complies with the airworthiness requirements of its eligible products. Also consult other ACs when you need guidance on product specific requirements for showing compliance.

Active AIR-110 2014-03-21
20-152A Development Assurance for Airborne Electronic Hardware

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for showing compliance with the applicable airworthiness regulations for the electronic hardware aspects of airborne systems and equipment for type certification or Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization.

Active AIR-600 2022-10-07