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.

This advisory circular (AC) provides a compilation of historically acceptable means of compliance to specifically selected sections of 14 CFR part 23 that have become burdensome for small, simple, low performance airplanes (see Applicability section below) to show compliance.

Provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, of compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) regarding the evaluation of and qualification of airplane simulators used in training programs or airmen checking under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

This advisory circular (AC) contains information and provides guidance on the implementation of the fuel
efficiency certification requirements for airplanes that are required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 38.

Provides methods for meeting the certification requirements specified in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 139, Certification of Airports. This AC cancels AC 139/201-1, Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Airport Certification Specifications (ACS).

Provides guidelines for the conduct of certification tests relating to smoke detection, penetration, and evacuation and to evaluate related Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) procedures. These guidelines may be used to reduce the number of decisions based solely on judgment in conducting tests and evaluating test results.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides acceptable certification methods, but not necessarily the only acceptable methods, for demonstrating compliance with the crashworthiness requirements of part 25, as amended through Amendment 25-112, of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) for transport category airplanes.

Provides information and guidance material which may be used by Air Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service/Airplane (EMS/A). These guidelines are applicable to EMS/A operations under FAR Part 135 and are also recommended for EMS operations conducted by public service and other operators.

Provides methods acceptable to the Administrator for showing compliance with the type certification requirements for transport airplane mechanical systems and equipment installations.

It will be incorporated into AC 25-21, “Certification of Transport Airplane Structure” and 25-22, “Certification of Transport Airplane Mechanical Systems” at a later date.

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.

This AC provides information to assist in determining whether government-owned or government-contracted manned and unmanned aircraft operations conducted within the territory of the United States are public or civil aircraft operations under the statutory definition of “public aircraft” in Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

Provides estimates of noise levels or measured noise levels from airplanes not certificated to FAR Part 36.

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 systems. 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, and automatic thrust control as well as any interactions with stability augmentation and trim functions.

Provides listings of estimated airplane noise levels in units of A-weighted sound levels in decibels (dBA), ranked in describing order for the conditions and assumptions described.

This Advisory Circular (AC) contains information, directions, and procedures for obtaining operating authority for commercial air tour operations over national parks and tribal lands.

This advisory circular (AC) provides a high-level overview of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Non-federal Program policy for establishing, owning, operating, and maintaining a non-federal system/service in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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).

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 117 conducting augmented flightcrew member operations.

This advisory circular (AC) introduces the standardized curriculum concept for Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135 training provided by 14 CFR part 142 training centers and describes the associated benefits of this voluntary approach.

This advisory circular (AC) provides individuals with guidance on how to comply with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) sections 3.301 through 3.303.

This AC describes how powered-lift will comply with specific regulations in 14 CFR parts 43, 91, 91 subpart K (part 91K), 97, 135, and 136.

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.

Provides guidance material for acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the requirements for distributing required passenger emergency exits uniformly.

Provide guidance for reporting anomalie occurring in reusable suborbital rockets operating under an expermentalpermit issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) This AC also provide guidance for implementing an anomaly reporting and corrective action system for reusable suborbital rockets operating under FAA-issued experimental permit.

Guidance applies to airplanes required to conform with 25.856, and part VI of appendix F to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25.

Provides information and guidance concerning compliance with Part 23 for self-locking nuts used on bolts subject to rotation in operation.

Provides information and guidance regarding compliance with Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) applicable to dynamic testing of airplane seats.

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.

Provides guidance material for acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 33, relating to detonation testing for reciprocating aircraft engines.

Provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements contained under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 33, sections 33.78(a)(2) and 33.78(c).

This advisory circular describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of section 33.14 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations).

Provides guidance material for demonstrating compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) pertaining to flammability of aircraft seat cushions.

Presents guidelines and methods for complying with the requirements of section 25.994 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

Sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25 pertaining to the certification requirements for windshields, windows, and mounting structure.

Guidance information is provided for showing compliance with section 25.491 of the FAR relating to structural design for airplane operation on paved runways and taxiways normally used in commercial operations.

Provides general guidance for noise control and compatibility planning for airports as well as specific guidance for preparation of airport noise exposure maps and airport noise compatibility programs by airport operators for submission under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 150, and the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979.

Provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, for demonstrating compliance with 14 CFR §35.4, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate the redesigned parts for reciprocating engines comply with the requirements of §33.19 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the transport category airplane certification requirements of § 25.899 Electrical bonding and protection against static electricity

This advisory circular (AC) describes a comparative test and analysis method that may be used for turbine engine or auxiliary power unit (APU) blades or vanes when produced under parts manufacturer approval (PMA).

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance on turbine engine compliance under part 33 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), specifically §§ 33.7, Engine ratings and operating limitations, and 33.8, Selection of engine power and thrust ratings.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance for showing compliance with certain requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 25, for the design approval of flightcrew-alerting functions

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with the engine component and systems test requirements under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 33, specifically § 33.91, paragraphs (a) and (b).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the design and methods of compliance for installed equipment on transport airplanes intended for use by the flightcrew.

Section 25.415 specifies the gust load conditions that are assumed to occur while the airplane is taxiing, and when parked. These load conditions apply to the flight control systems and surfaces.

This advisory circular describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of § 25.621, Casting factors, of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations part 25.

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth one means that would be acceptable to the Administrator to assist persons in complying with the requirements of Title 14 of theCode of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125.

When emergency conditions prompt implementation of ESCAT,flights will be required to comply with any airspace and/or flight restrictions that may beissued in support of National Defense or Homeland Security initiatives.

This advisory circular (AC) provides background information, describes rotorcraft external-load operations, and describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to apply for and obtain authorization to conduct rotorcraft external-load operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 133.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and describes acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with provisions of the requirements of part 35 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 35).

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for an agricultural aircraft operator to apply for an Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 137.

The real-time tracking guidance in this AC can also be used to meet tracking requirements when using a flight safety system for any phase of flight where an operator must implement flight abort in accordance with § 450.108.

The intent of this AC is to provide clarity on which factors the FAA takes into consideration when making its determination regarding which activities constitute preparation of a launch vehicle or payload for launch, or which pre-flight operations constitute the beginning of launch in § 450.3(b)(1).

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of obtaining operational authorization for an aircraft certificated with a special condition (SC) related to the security of the onboard computer network.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance and an acceptable method, but not the only method, for developing a mishap plan under title 14 CFR § 450.173.

A normal trajectory analysis is a required component of a flight safety analysis (FSA), per § 450.117( a). As such, the requirements of § 450.115 a re applicable to the trajectory analysis developed under § 450.1 17.

Physical containment may be used as a hazard control strategy for launch and reentry in accordance with § 450.107(a). AC 450.107-1 Hazard Control Strategies describes how a functional hazard analysis is used to determine if physical containment is an acceptable hazard control strategy for a phase of flight.

This AC provides guidance on demonstrating compliance with the requirements for policy and payload reviews in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 450.31.

In accordance with §§ 450.139 and 450.187, as applicable, an operator that uses toxic propellants or other toxic chemicals must conduct a toxic release hazard analysis (TRHA), manage the risk of casualties that could arise from
exposure to toxic release through toxic containment or a toxic risk assessment, and establish flight commit criteria and ground hazard controls, as applicable, for any necessary evacuation of the public from a toxic hazard area.

The purpose of this AC is to guide applicants through the launch and reentry licensing process when SNS are present on a launch or reentry vehicle.

This AC provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, of showing compliance with the control system requirements of 14 CFR 25.671, Control Systems—General.

This AC transmits an updated schedule of charges for services of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (FS) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) outside the United States.

This advisory circular (AC) contains information and provides guidance on the implementation of the fuel venting and exhaust emissions requirements for turbine engine powered airplanes that are required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 34.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for an operator to comply with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 440.17 Reciprocal waiver of claims requirements by providing templates for reciprocal waiver of claims agreements that are in a form acceptable to the Administrator.

Provides information and guidance for obtaining a type certificate in the restricted category under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 21, Section 21.25, for small single-engine piston and turbo-propeller driven airplanes, which will be used for agricultural special purpose operations.

Provide guidance for applying a systematic and logical hazard analysis to the identification, analysis, and control of public safety hazards and risks associated with the launch and reentry of a reusable suborbital rocket under an experimental permit.

Provides a summary of and information on small propeller-driven air taxi airplanes that comply with section 135.169(b) and may continue operations under FAR 135 with ten or more passenger seats.

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.

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) related to the use of landing gear shock absorption tests and analyses to determine landing loads for transport category airplanes.

It provides guidance on design precautions to take to minimize the hazards that could occur to an airplane if a propeller blade fails or is released by a hub failure. The AC addresses the hazards associated with impact damage.

Sets forth a means of compliance with the provisions of Part 25 of the FAR dealing with the certification requirements for fuel tank access covers on turbine powered transport category airplanes.

Provides guidelines for the evaluation of turbine engine (turbojet, turboprop, and turboshaft) operating characteristics for subsonic transport category airplanes.

Sets forth a specific method of compliance with the requirements of section 25.1455 of the FAR pertaining to draining of fluids through drain masts when the fluids are subject to freezing.

Provides guidance for the certification of takeoff configuration warning systems installed in transport category airplanes.

Sets forth a method of compliance with the requirements of Section 25.1523 of the FAR, which contains the certification requirements for minimum flight crew on transport category airplanes.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with 14 CFR 33.28, Electrical and Electronic Engine Control Systems.

Provides noise level data for airplanes certificated under FAR Part 36. Noise level data for foreign airplanes certificated to ICAO Annex 16 standards are also provided in a separate appendix for informational purposes.

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.

These criteria include the properties of transport materials necessary to assure adequate visibility from the flight deck.

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.

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.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance for certification of electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) on transport category airplanes in accordance with 14 CFR part 25, subpart H, sections §§25.1701 through 25.1739 and sections H25.4 and H25.5 of Appendix H to part 25.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the transport category airplane certification requirements of § 25.1365 Electrical appliances, motors, and transformers.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with the vibration requirements of § 33.63 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 33).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the transport category airplane certification requirements of § 25.1362, Electrical supplies for emergency conditions.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the transport category airplane certification requirements of § 25.1360 Precautions against injury

a.This revision makes needed changes to this Advisory Circular (AC).
b.The change number and the date of the changed material are shown at the top of each page.

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions and guidance regarding compliance with the strength requirements for pressurized engine static parts in § 33.64 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 33).

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions, guidance, and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with the engine life-limited parts integrity requirements of § 33.70 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 33).

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 121.321, Operations in Icing.

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions and guidance for demonstrating compliance with the propeller control system requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 35.23).

This advisory circular describes acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 25.307, Proof of structure.

Section 25.341 specifies the discrete gust and continuous turbulence dynamic load conditions that apply to the airplane and engines.

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 25.362, Engine failure loads.

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.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance concerning compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements in Title 14, Code of Regulations (14 CFR) 25.975(a)(7) and related regulations for preventing fuel tank explosions caused by ignition of vapors outside the fuel tank vents.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on how to submit a proposed means of compliance to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 23 for acceptance by the Administrator in accordance with § 23.2010, Accepted means of compliance.

This revision updates information found in AC 141-1A, Pilot School Certification, dated February 18, 1993, including additional information on compliance with part 141, and includes a chapter on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements for part 141 pilot schools.

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.

This AC provides guidance on meeting the requirements of § 450.161 to publicize, survey, control, or evacuate each flight hazard area identified under § 450.133 prior to initiating flight of a launch vehicle or the reentry of a reentry vehicle to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with the risk criteria in § 450.101.

This advisory circular (AC) describes how pilots can exercise student, recreational, and private pilot privileges in certain small aircraft without holding a current medical certificate.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance for an applicant to determine its hazard control strategy or strategies in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 450.107(b).

This AC provides guidance to launch or reentry operators on how to complete the launch and reentry collision avoidance analysis in accordance with 14 CFR § 450.169. This AC discusses: 1) the contents an operator should provide to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to satisfy Appendix A of part 450 for the collision analysis worksheet, 2) how to submit that information to the processing entity, and 3) proper vehicle operator responses to the analysis they receive from the processing entity.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for an operator to apply a systematic and logical hazard analysis to identify, analyze, and control public safety hazards and risks associated with flight, and phases of flight, for a launch or reentry vehicle (hereafter referred to as system) in accordance with § 450.109.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance and a comprehensive method for performing a ground safety analysis in accordance with title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) §§ 450.179, 450.181, 450.183, 450.185, and 450.189.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and a comprehensive method to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the flight abort hazard control strategy in § 450.108, Flight Abort.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and an acceptable method, but not the only method, that may be used to define an acceptable system safety program (SSP) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 450.103 System Safety Program.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides information to assist proponents planning to conduct outdoor laser operations that may affect aircraft operations in the United States (U.S.)

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for performing a population exposure analysis as part of a flight safety analysis.

This AC describes acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 25.353, Rudder control reversal conditions, at amendment 25-147.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and an acceptable method, but not the only method, that may be used to account for human factors when crew must perform safety critical roles in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 460.15.

This AC describes an acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of § 25.901(c), including guidance for conducting an SSA of the powerplant installation.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Section 33.67, Fuel
system.

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance on demonstrating compliance with the requirements of completing a license application in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §§ 413.11 and 413.13.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on a simplified method for performing a Far-Field Blast Overpressure (FFBO) effects analysis as part of a flight safety analysis in accordance with 14 CFR § 450.137. The FAA considers this AC an accepted means of compliance with the regulatory requirements of § 450.137.

This AC describes various acceptable means for showing compliance with the requirements of § 25.933(a)(1) and (a)(2), as they apply to unwanted in-flight turbojet thrust reversals on transport category airplanes.

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.

This 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.

Sets forth acceptable means of compliance with Part 23 of the Federal Air Regulations (FAR), for approval/certification to use automobile gasoline with or without oxygenates (alcohol, ethers, etc.) in Part 23 airplanes.

Presents information and guidance to provide one means, but not the only means, of complying with Section 23.629, Flutter (including flutter, airfoil divergence, and control reversal) of Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

This advisory circular {AC) sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means, of showing compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) § 121.195 (d) pertaining to operational landing distances on wet runways.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance regarding acceptable means of compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 25 applicable to dynamic testing of seats.

Provides instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of structural repairs on transport category airplanes.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for demonstrating compliance with the transport category airplane certification requirements of § 25.863 Flammable fluid fire protection (as applicable to electrical system components) and § 25.869 Fire protection: systems.

This advisory circular (AC) contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for the inspection and repair of nonpressurized areas of civil aircraft, only when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions.

This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means of showing compliance with Title 14 of the Code .of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), § 23.1309, through Amendment 23-6.2: for equipment, systems, and installations in 14 CFR part 23 airplanes.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance on means, but not the only means, of compliance with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25 concerning: (1) conduct of full?scale emergency evacuation demonstrations, and (2) use of analysis and tests in lieu of conducting an actual demonstration.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the application ofthe "Changed Product Rule (CPR)," pursuant to Title 14 ofthe Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, Designation ofapplicable regulations, and 21.19, Changes requiring a new type certificate, for changes made to type certificated aeronautical products.

This AC provides instructions for completing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance).

-registered civil aircraft while operating under instrument flight rules (IFR). Section 91.21 permits the use of specified PEDs and other devices the operator of the aircraft has determined will not interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.

This AC provides guidance for showing compliance with § 25.981, which provides the certification requirements for the prevention of ignition sources, other than lightning, within the fuel tanks of transport category airplanes. (AC 25.954-1 addresses ignition sources due to lightning.) This AC includes guidance for prevention of failure conditions created from ignition sources other than lightning.

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes the Federal Aviation Administration’s standards for marking and lighting structures to promote aviation safety.

A high fidelity flight safety analysis may be required by § 450.115(b) for a particular phase orfor all phases of flight.

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions, guidance, and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, to demonstrate compliance with the engine fire protection requirements of title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 33.17).

This AC provides guidance for acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with 14 CFR 25.629, and other provisions of part 25 intended to preclude the aeroelastic instabilities of flutter, divergence, and control reversal.

Describes two acceptable criteria for the type certification of airships that may be used by an applicant in showing compliance with section 21.17(b) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR),Part 21.

Provides guidance material for use in demonstrating compliance with the provisions of Part 25 of the FAR requiring floor proximity emergency escape path markings.

Sets forth acceptable means of compliance with the provisions of Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) dealing with the certification requirements of fuselage doors.

Sets forth an acceptable means , but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the provisions of part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) related to the minimum speed margin between design cruise speed and design dive speed for transport category airplanes.

The information provided in this AC replaces the guidance in AC 33.75-1, issued on March 4, 2005.

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.

This advisory circular

CAe) provides information and guidance regarding an acceptable means, but not the only means, of compliance with th~ portions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 25.785 and 14 CFR 121.311, which deal with flight attendant seats. This material is for guidance purposes; it is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidanc~ for compliance with the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25, pertaining to the requirements for damage-tolerance and fatigue evaluation oftransport category aircraft structurce, including evaluation of widespread fatigue dam1">1">, age (VlFD) and establishing a limit of validity of the engineering data that supports the structural-maintenance program (hereafter referred to as the LOV).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and describes methods, but not the only methods, for demonstrating compliance with § 35.37, Propeller fatigue limits and evaluation, of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, for demonstrating compliance with the rotor strength (overspeed) requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 33.27.

The guidance provided in this document is directed to airplane and avionics manufacturers, modifiers, and operators of part 23 category airplanes.

This AC provides guidance to assist operators in planning, designing, and constructing seaplane bases and associated facilities.

This AC contains the FAA standards for markings used on airport runways, taxiways, and aprons. Consolidated to include Change 1, dated December 23, 2020.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to demonstrate compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 33.90, Initial Inspection Test.

a. This advisory circular (AC) provides a method of compliance for the test requirements of Title 14, of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 33.84 (engine overtorque test) when the applicant chooses to run that test as part of the endurance test of § 33.87.

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 33.76, Bird Ingestion.

This Advisory Circular (AC) describes a method to demonstrate compliance with the high consequence event protection requirements of title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 450.101(c) and the requirements to evaluate the potential for high consequence events in uncontrolled areas in accordance with §§ 450.108(b) and 450.108(c)(4).

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance for identifying computing system safety items, developing safety requirements for each computing system safety item, and mitigating the risks presented by computing system safety items, in accordance with 14 CFR § 450.141.

This AC describes acceptable means, but not the only means, for showing compliance with 14 CFR 25.1309, Equipment, systems, and installations.

AC 150/5300-13B cancelled the following Engineering Briefs (EBs):

1. EB 63B - Taxiways for Airbus A380 Taxiing Operations
2. EB 73 - Use of Non-Standard 75-Foot- (23-M) Wide Straight Taxiway Sections for Boeing 747-8 Taxiing Operations
3. EB 75 - Incorporation of Runway Incursion Prevention into Taxiway and Apron Design
4. EB 78 - Linear Equations for Evaluating the Separation of Airplane Design Groups on Parallel Taxiways and Taxiways to Fixed/Movable Objects
5. EB 99A - Changes to Tables 3-2 and 3-4 of Advisory Circular 150/5300-13A, Airport Design

Change 1 cancels the following Engineering Briefs (EBs):

1. EB 65A - Use of 150-Foot (45-M) Wide Runways for Airbus A380 Operations
2. EB 74A - Use of 150-foot (45-M) Wide Runways and Blast Pads for Boeing 747-8 Operations

This advisory circular (AC): (1) explains and defines the different flight limitations and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs); (2) describes conditions under which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may establish a flight limitation or TFR area; (3) explains which FAA offices are authorized to issue flight limitations or TFRs; (4) lists the agencies/offices from which the FAA will accept requests to establish a flight limitation or TFR area; and (5) provides an appendix for each type of flight limitation or restriction.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to demonstrate compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Section 33.74, Continued Rotation and Section 33.92, Rotor Locking Tests.

Sets guidelines for using the Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process for the installation approval of avionics for 14 CFR, part 23 airplanes.

Sets forth on method that may be used to show compliance to the requirements contained within CFR, part 23, 23.1523, which prescribes the certification requirements for minimum flight crew on part 23 airplanes.

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to comply with the requirements found in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 23.1301, 23.1309, 23.1529, 23.1581, 25.1301, 25.1309, 25.1529, 25.1581, 27.1301, 27.1309, 27.1529, 27.1581, 29.1301, 29.1309, 29.1529, and 29.1581 for the laser equipment aspects only.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for showing compliance with certain requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations part 25 for the design, installation, integration, and approval of electronic flight deck displays, components, and systems installed in transport category airplanes.

AQP provides an alternate method of qualifying and certifying, if required, pilots, flight engineers, flight attendants, aircraft dispatchers, instructors, evaluators, and other operations personnel subject to the training and evaluation requirements of 14 CFR parts 121 and 135.

Encourages pilots making VFR flights near noise-sensitive areas to fly at altitudes higher than the minimum permitted by regulation and on flight paths, which will reduce aircraft noise in such area.

For the purposes of this AC, the term “maintenance” encompasses both “maintenance” and “preventive maintenance,” as those terms are defined in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 1.1. For airplane models whose maintenance programs already include a zonal inspection program, the logic described here provides guidance on improving those programs.

Provides guidance on one means, but not necessarily the only means, of developing, implementing, and operating a voluntary Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) program that is acceptable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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.

This AC describes standard systems, processes, and tests used by the Flight Standardization Board (FSB), managed by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED), to evaluate aircraft to determine minimum pilot training, checking, and currency; to determine type rating designations; to recommend aircraft type-specific training, and to establish minimum requirements for differences training and related aircraft differences training.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance on developing procedures for part marking and part re-marking when performing maintenance, alteration, and fabrication, including the fabrication of owner- or operator-produced parts.

This advisory circular (AC) provides basic background information and links to sources of more detailed information that can be used to improve air carrier programs that inform crewmembers about in-flight ionizing radiation exposure.

This AC provides information and guidance for a Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135, § 135.419, Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP).

Provides information on developing the repair station employee training program required under 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 145, section 145, 163, categories of training, training program components, and sample training programs.

This AC is related to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 1, § 1.1 (traffic pattern), and part 91, § 91.13 (Careless or Reckless Operation), § 91.113 (Right-of-Way Rules: Except Water Operations), and § 91.126 (Operating On or In the Vicinity of an Airport in Class G Airspace).

It does not address primary flight controls, secondary flight controls, or controls that are not located in the flight deck.

This AC provides operational guidance to aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Title 14 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91 who want to replace required paper information and/or utilize hosted database and software applications as part of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) functionality. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This AC provides an explanation of enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) operations conducted under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), guidance for obtaining Operations Specification (OpSpec), Management Specification (MSpec), or Letter of Authorization (LOA) C048, Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) Operations, and information that may facilitate the development of a training curriculum for EFVS operations.

All readers should have a general understanding of flight safety analysis and of standards for scientific and engineering documentation.

Provides information and guidance material that may be used by repair station certificate holders, operating under FAR Part 145, to design and implement an Internal Evaluation Program.

This AC provides an accepted means, but not the only means for operators to comply with air carrier operational control regulations in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, §§ 121.531 through 121.537, and guidance in Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 25, Operational Control for Air Carriers.

The content 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.

This AC describes a system for accrediting civil aircraft parts distributors based on voluntary industry oversight.

This AC describes ground validation, pre-flight validation (including simulator evaluation and obstacle assessment), and flight validation.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material on the installation of electronic flight bag (EFB) components including aircraft connectivity provisions.

As a result of these updates and consolidating of information, AC 91-74A, Pilot Guide: Flight in Icing Conditions, dated December 31, 2007, and AC 91-51A, Effect of Icing on Aircraft Control and Airplane Deice and Anti-Ice Systems, dated July 19, 1996, are cancelled.

Includes information relating to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard dimensions for fueling ports now being incorporated during new aircraft production by all General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association member companies.

This advisory circular (AC) discusses engine overhaul terminology and standards used in the aviation industry.

This AC provides standards and guidelines for obtaining approval of and for operating Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Courses, which are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65 subpart C.

This AC was prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (FS) to provide information to prospective Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and other aviation maintenance professionals interested in a career in aviation maintenance.

This AC provides information and courseware guidelines to authorized providers to aid in the development of a training program which meets the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.156.

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.

a. This revision makes needed changes to this Advisory Circular (AC).
b. The change number and the date of the changed material are shown at the top of each page.

This advisory circular (AC) explains the stall and spin awareness training required under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 and offers guidance to flight instructors who provide that training. 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.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information to organizations providing training in aircraft that contain a training requirement in the limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM), etc.).

Provides guidance for 14 CFR parts 121, 125, and 135 certificate holders for obtaining an FAA finding regarding the operational safety/suitability of the Flight Deck Observer Seat and Associated Equipment.

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

This AC provides guidance for pilot and instructor applicants, pilots, flight instructors, ground instructors, and examiners on certification standards, knowledge test procedures, and other requirements in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61.

This AC also references FAA-acceptable criteria which may be used for the design and installation of flight crew sleeping quarters and rest facilities on commercial transport aircraft capable of long-range operations with augmented or enlarged flight crew complements.

This AC is not an all-inclusive document on CFIT; rather, this AC is designed to help flight instructors, FAA Aviation Safety Program Managers, and other trainers develop CFIT training materials by identifying some of the factors involved in GA CFIT accidents.

This AC provides guidance and recommendations to aid applicants in the development of a Flight Instructor Enhanced Qualification Training Program (FIEQTP) that meets the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.195(h)(3).

Furnishes guidance concerning special flight permits necessary to operate an aircraft in excess of its usual maximum certificated takeoff weight.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance on the Additional Pilot Program (APP) for flight testing experimental aircraft. The APP was developed to improve safety by enhancing Builder/Owner Pilot (BP) skills and mitigate risks associated with Phase I flight testing of aircraft built from commercially produced kits through the use of a qualified additional pilot and powerplant testing.

It provides recommendations and suggestions you can combine with other sources on test flying, such as the aircraft plan/kit manufacturer’s flight testing instructions and other flight testing data. This will help you develop a detailed flight test plan, tailored for your aircraft or ultralight vehicle and resources.

This advisory circular (AC) supports the use of Flight Information Services-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather and other aeronautical data link products for enhanced situation awareness of flight conditions.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information on engine time in service interval extensions.

This advisory circular (AC) emphasizes the safety hazards of poorly maintained aircraft exhaust systems (reciprocating powerplants) and highlights points at which exhaust system failures occur.

This program allows a pilot employed by the part 135 air carrier/operator and serving as an assigned second in command (SIC) in a multiengine airplane or single-engine, turbine-powered airplane to log SIC flight time during operations that do not require a second pilot.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance material for the airworthiness approval of flight management systems (FMS) in transport category airplanes. Like all AC material, this AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This AC provides updated guidance for flight and cabin crews regarding communications during emergency and unusual situations.

This AC provides information on the hazards and risks of in-flight fires on transport category aircraft. The information includes recommended crewmember procedures and training for combating general and high-energy fires (HEF) caused by lithium batteries.

This AC describes maintenance practices that we, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), recommend for aircraft that you, a commercial air tour operator, use to perform commercial air tours.

This advisory circular (AC) contains the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) standard for the non-Federal AWOS.

This material is intended as a ready reference for part 23 airplane manufacturers, modifiers, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design evaluation engineers, flight test engineers, and engineering flight test pilots, including Organization Delegation Option (DOA).

Combines and updates material in several Advisory Circulars on the subject of emergency locator transmitters (ELT) receivers for airborne service.

It addresses development of weld repairs which are not contained in the engine manufacturer's "Instructions for Continued Airworthiness" (Maintenance Manual). It provides guidance to clarify the areas which should be addressed by an applicant's repair procedure, and/or substantiating data when seeking an approval for weld repair of aluminum crankcases or cylinders of piston engines.

AC contains acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for inspection, prevention, control and repair of corrosion on avionic systems and equipment.

This AC provides guidance and recommendations for the preparation and approval of training course outlines (TCO) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, industry-conducted flight instructor refresher courses (FIRC) in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.197(b)(2)(iii).

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).

Provides guidance on the use of remote sensing technologies in the collection of data describing the physical infrastructure of an airport.

This AC provides guidance to flightcrew members and other airmen on the best practices for the use of data link to access Flight Information Services (FIS). This AC addresses both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FIS–Broadcast (FIS-B) provided through the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) network and non-FAA FIS systems provided through commercial data link services.

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

Safe operations are founded on comprehensive SOPs made readily available within the manuals used by flight deck crewmembers. This AC also provides guidance on the definition and the training of PM duties and their integration into SOPs.

This AC is intended for use by persons operating aircraft single pilot under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91 and 135, and flight schools. The FAA recommends that these guidelines become an integral part of all SOPs, Flight Operations Manuals (FOM), and formal flight training programs.

This AC assists flight instructors during their review and acceptance of an application for a Student Pilot Certificate or an application for a Remote Pilot Certificate.

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.

This AC provides guidance for non-FAA Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) developers, hereinafter referred to as “service providers,” to become authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Flight Standards’ Flight Technologies and Procedures Division) to develop public performance based IFPs.

This AC provides information to assist General Aviation (GA) pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors in complying with the flight reviews required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the instrument proficiency check (IPC)/recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

Provides guidance for use in demonstrating compliance with the powerplant fire protection requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

Provides guidance on methods of compliance with the requirements of part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to pressurization, ventilation, and oxygen systems, especially as they pertain to high altitude subsonic flight. As with all AC material, it is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of showing compliance with the supercooled large drop condition requirements of § 25.773, Pilot compartment view, § 25.1323, Airspeed indicating system, § 25.1324 Angle of attack system and § 25.1325, Static pressure system, as well as the requirements of § 25.1419, Ice protection, and § 25.1420, Supercooled large drop icing conditions, of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25.

RVSM airspace is any airspace or route between flight level (FL) 290 and FL 410 inclusive where aircraft are separated vertically by 1,000 feet.

On May 7, 2001, the Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements final rule was published in the Federal Register (FR).

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.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and describes an acceptable means of compliance (AMC) with the Reduction of Fuel Tank Flammability in Transport Category Airplanes, final rule.

This AC provides criteria and describes acceptable methods for obtaining approval to use Offshore Standard Approach Procedures (OSAP), Airborne Radar Approaches (ARA), and Helicopter En Route Descent Areas (HEDA) to descend in uncontrolled airspace to an altitude where the pilot can proceed to land using visual references to the surface.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance for use in evaluating and determining the eligibility of U.S. military surplus flight safety critical aircraft parts (FSCAP), engines, and propellers for installation on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type-certificated products.

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.

This advisory circular (AC) describes a standardized procedure for requesting approval of technical data associated with major repairs/major alterations.

Provides information and guidance concerning compliance with Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) applicable to evaluation of empennage design flight loads on configurations where the horizontal tail surfaces are supported by the vertical tail, or have appreciable dihedral.

Advises the public that policy information contained in the subject Civil Aeronautics Manuals may be used in conjunction with specific sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

High-altitude flight has different effects on the human body than those experienced during lower altitude flight.

As operators develop LOSs, they should develop an interdependent relationship between their human factors, Crew Resource Management (CRM), flight operations, and safety initiatives, because they are linked to a common safety goal.

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.

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means of showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 25, § 25.795(b)(1), “Flight deck protection.” This section requires that an airplane be designed to limit the entry of smoke, fumes, and noxious gases into the flightdeck in the event of detonation of an explosive or incendiary device on the airplane.

This AC describes the procedures for converting a European Union Part-Flight Crew Licensing (EU Part-FCL) pilot license to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate.

This advisory circular (AC) provides informational material for all repair station certificate holders and/or applicants under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 145 to develop and evaluate a Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM). This AC describes an acceptable, but not the only means, to develop a manual and comply with the referenced regulations.

Provides guidance regarding on-board Area Navigation (BRNAV) equipment requirements for operators of U.S. registered civil aircraft, operating in a Basic Area Navigation (BRNAV) environment in the European region.

Sets forth a method of compliance with the requirements of Sections 23.903(b)(1), 25.901(d) and 25.903(d)(1) of the FAR pertaining to design precautions taken to minimize the hazards to an airplane in the event of uncontained engine or auxiliary power unit rotor (compressor and turbine) failure and engine fan blade failures.

Pilots who are licensed by TCCA and comply with the special conditions listed within the Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPL) are considered to be eligible for the associated FAA pilot certificate for airplane and/or rotorcraft–helicopter at the private, commercial, and airline transport pilot (ATP) levels including associated instrument ratings and applicable pilot type ratings.

Where the content of the AC differs from, or conflicts with the manufacturers’ maintenance manual, instructions contained in the manufacturers’ manual take precedence over the guidelines provide in this AC.

This section requires that a location on the airplane be designed where an explosive or incendiary device may be placed to protect flight critical structures and systems from damage in case of detonation.

This advisory circular (AC) describes the recommended training for airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). The goal of this AC is to provide recommended practices and guidance for academic and flight simulation training device (FSTD) training for pilots to prevent developing upset conditions and ensure correct recovery responses to upsets.

Change 1 dated 01/15/2009

This section requires that the interior design of an airplane incorporate features that will make it more difficult to hide dangerous objects in the airplane or make it easier to find them if they have been brought onboard.

This advisory circular (AC) provides standards and guidance for electronic signatures, electronic recordkeeping, and electronic manual systems. The standards and guidance contained in this AC apply to those signatures, records, and manuals required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) when those items are in a digital or electronic format.

FPM topics addressed in this AC include manual flight operations (MFO), managing automated systems, pilot monitoring (PM), and energy management.

The current edition of AC 90-89, Amateur-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook, provides information on such testing. However, if a pilot is planning to participate in a flight test program in an unfamiliar and/or experimental airplane, this AC should be used to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely accomplish the test program utilizing the guidance found in AC 90-89.

It consolidates FAA guidance concerning this subject and serves as a ready reference for those involved with airplane certification and operation. These procedures should be considered during airplane type certification and supplemental type certification activities when less than engine rated takeoff thrust (power) is used for takeoff.

The use of flightcrew SOPs should be emphasized and employed during all phases of flight, including ground operations. Appendices 1 and 2 of this AC contain examples of SOPs that are identical or similar to some SOPs currently in use.

This section requires that an airplane be designed with means to prevent passengers from being incapacitated by smoke, fumes, and noxious gases that result from detonation of an explosive or incendiary device during flight.

Provides information and guidance concerning an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) regarding fatigue and fail-safe evaluation of metallic airplane structure.

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.

This advisory circular describes an acceptable means of showing compliance with the airplane performance and handling characteristics certification requirements for flight in the icing conditions defined in Appendices C and 0 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations part 25.

The authorization is not intended to be used in flight planning as it does not authorize a CH or operator to conduct a commercial air tour operation when observed or forecast weather conditions would not permit the operation to remain in VMC at altitudes above 1,500 feet above the surface for the duration of the planned flight.

56B, Continuing Structural Integrity Program for Airplanes, AC 25.571?1D, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Structure, and AC 23?

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.

Consolidated file includes Change 1 (dated 1/16/2015).

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable method to demonstrate compliance with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) §§ 23.2620(a)(1), 25.1583(b)(1), 27.1583(b)(1), 29.1583(b)(1), 33.7(b)(2), and 33.7(c)(2) regarding the requirements for the approval and use of Fuel System Icing Inhibitors (FSII) in engines and aircraft.

Graduates of an institution of higher education that has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization to certify graduates may be eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. The total flight time requirements for a restricted privileges ATP Certificate based on a degree with an aviation major are:

• 1,000 hours for a graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree with an aviation major and meets the remaining requirements of § 61.160(b);

• 1,250 hours for a graduate who holds an associate’s degree with an aviation major and meets the remaining requirements of § 61.160(c); and

• 1,250 hours for a graduate who holds a bachelor’s

It describes the airworthiness considerations for such installations as they apply to the unique features of the TAWS and the interface of the TAWS with other systems on the airplane.

This AC provides guidance and standardized methods that data providers, such as TC holders, STC holders, applicants, and airplane operators, can use when developing landing performance data for time-of-arrival landing performance assessments for transport category airplanes.

In the context of damage tolerance, this AC is not intended to allow operation beyond the component manual life limit set using the existing safe life approach which limits the useful rotor life to the minimum number of flight cycles required to initiate a crack.

For guidance on compliance pursuant to 14 CFR 25.954, Fuel system lightning protection, for transport category airplanes, see AC 25.954-1, Transport Airplane Fuel System Lightning Protection, dated September 6, 2018 (83 FR 47548, September 20, 2018).

This Advisory Circular (AC) provides certificate holders with recommended contents for a dangerous goods training program and manual designed to guide and manage dangerous goods operations. Developing and using the comprehensive guidance in this document will promote the establishment of a safe and efficient dangerous goods operation.

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.

The actions described in this AC are meant to prevent widespread fatigue damage (WFD) in the transport airplane fleet up to the LOV.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and standardized methods that data providers, such as type certificate (TC) holders, supplemental type certificate (STC) holders, applicants, and airplane operators, can use when developing takeoff performance data for transport category airplanes for operations on contaminated runways.

The AC acknowledges the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Publication #12, “Recommended Practices and Guidelines for an Integrated Flightdeck/Cockpit in a 14 CFR (or equivalent) Certificated Airplane,” as an acceptable means for showing compliance with applicable requirements for electronic displays in part 23 airplanes.

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.

The means of compliance described in this document provides guidance to supplement the engineering and operational judgment that must form the basis of any compliance findings relative to a COG installed on an airplane.

Consolidated file contains Changes 1 and 2.

Consolidated version includes Changes 1 and 2.

For implementation purposes, all certificated airports must submit revised Snow and Ice Control Plans to the FAA no later than September 1, 2016, for approval.

Provides guidance for complying with Part 21 of Subchapter C, Chapter 1, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), which contains the certification procedures for products and parts.

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)

Consolidated file contains Changes 1 and 2.

Note: Portions of this AC are under review for update.

Announces the availability of a joint industry/FAA Takeoff Safety Training Aid to help air carriers and pilots increase safety during the takeoff phase of flight.

When we use the term “person,” it has the same meaning as that in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 1, § 1.1.

This AC also applies to each person employed or used by you as a part 119 certificate holder for any maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of your aircraft. Title 14 CFR part 1, § 1.1 defines “person” as “an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or governmental entity.

Information includes airport and flight park operations, how to work with ATC, and the availability of weather services.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information and guidance to the aviation p.1blic on the procedures for certification of a repairman. It also introduces a new ooncept for certification, wherein formal training may be substituted for experience

This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to comply with the requirements to assist manufacturers of aeronautical products and articles in 1f1f1f">reporting to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) any defect in any product or article they manufacture.

The 136.000 to 136.975 MHz band became available for aeronautical use on January 1, 1990.

The list of flights includes aircraft that have filed flight plans, filed early intent flight plans, or operate in the constrained area based on historical flight plan data.

This AC complements guidance already developed for flight crewmembers and other groups with respect to training in resource management.

Provides guidance regarding crewmember training programs (Flight attendant training program in particular) that incorporate Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and enhanced Emergency Medical Kits (EMK).

This AC assist airports in complying with the laws and regulations regarding individuals with disabilities by: (1) identifying the relevant statutes and regulations affecting airports; (2) presenting the main features of each of the statutes and regulations; and (3) listing sources of assistance or additional information.

The AC provides guidance for data link communications eligibility and compliance using Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) 1/A(+) and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN). It defines performance concepts, data link systems, and data link services available within the National Airspace System (NAS) and international operations.

Consolidated AC includes Changes 1-7.

This AC provides ways to identify, understand, and manage the risks associated with the landing phase of flight. It describes braking action reports and the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM), discusses the hazards associated with runway overruns and excursions, reviews the requirements for predeparture flight planning, and provides procedures for completing a time of arrival (TOA) landing distance assessment.

This AC provides guidance for required preflight actions under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91, § 91.103, which states, "Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight.

This AC cancels AC 150/5190-5 (Change 1), Exclusive Rights and Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities, dated June 10, 2002.

It incorporates the DOD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) draft document, Surface Drainage Design, dated August 1, 2006. This revision adds guidance that was not included in the original DOD document.

1.Provides descriptions of references and training materials to ensure that thereader can assemble a Maintenance Human Factors (MxHF) training programmatched to the applicable needs of their specific organization. 2.Provides many sources of current information to develop, implement,reinforce, and assess MxHF training materials. 3.Streamlines MxHF training development at the local level. 4.Is not mandatory, like any AC, and does not constitute a regulation

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. It provides (1) guidance to certificating authorities and applicants regarding the intended meaning and stringency of the Standards in part 36 as amended through October 4, 2017 (Amendment 36-31), and (2) the specific procedures that are deemed acceptable in demonstrating compliance with those Standards.

This AC provides information on courses and reference materials for training of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel. This revision replaces Appendix 1 with an Addendum of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Facilities, which the FAA will update on a quarterly basis.

Those organizations have further called for the FAA (1) to consolidate strategies and procedures known to be effective in preventing injuries caused by turbulence and (2) to issue guidance for implementation in the operations and training of air carrier flightcrews, flight attendants, aircraft dispatchers, and managers.

This AC sets forth guidelines for operational safety on airports during construction.

This AC does not include events that require FAA Form, 7711-1, Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization.

The rule became effective September 1,2004.

This order provides guidance to all personnel in the administration of the Flight Procedures and Airspace Program. 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.

Provides information about the relationship between flight crew members cockpit voice communication and cockpit noise levels.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for operators to conduct Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 97 instrument flight rules (IFR) Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument approach procedures (IAP) with Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) and Localizer Performance without vertical guidance (LP) lines of minima using the wide area augmentation system (WAAS).

This advisory circular (AC):

1. Describes the basic concepts of human fatigue and how it relates to safety for aviation maintenance organizations and individual maintainers.

Appendix B of this AC contains a list of applicable acronyms. 1.2 This AC describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for you to gain airworthiness approval for aircraft data link system equipment.

The information in this AC is applicable to repairs and alterations of bonded and composite structures, whether it is a damaged part that can be removed from the airplane for repairs, or repairs and alterations on the aircraft itself.

ASNRT equipment is intended to provide flight crews with voice and data communication service over non aeronautical frequency bands.

This AC provides information and recommendations to air carriers operating under the authority of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135 and in the noncontiguous States (i.e., Alaska or Hawaii) on the use of noncertified weather information in support of instrument approaches conducted under instrument flight rules (IFR) at airports without destination weather reporting approved by the National Weather Service (NWS) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

For forward-looking windshear and/or turbulence detection capability, the guidance in this AC applies to parts 25 and 23 fixed-wing airplane installations. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This advisory circular (AC) explains how you can use the new provision in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) §§ 21.1(a)(3), 21.8, 21.9(a)(4), and 21.50(c) for commercial parts.

This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.

This also provides guidance on the process used to submit hazmat-related voluntary disclosures, which is closely aligned with the process used by the FAA’s Flight Standards Service (FS).

It also contains information for jumpers and riggers on parachuting equipment, on-airport parachuting operations, jump pilot training, aircraft maintenance programs, parachute rigging, and procedures for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for flight operations with a removed or modified door.

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. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the regulatory authority to issue a LODA in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) §§ 91.315, 91.319, and 91.326.

Change 1 dated 12/13/11

This AC provides guidance on how a pilot may share flight expences with passengers in a manner consistent with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR).

This data is source material for the FAA’s aeronautical information databases, for use in the dissemination of aviation information to the public, preparation of government and private industry aeronautical charts, and related flight information publications. This AC also describes the schedule, frequency, and standards for airport inspections.

We strongly recommend operators of such aircraft to use the FAA form in Appendix 1 that includes a grandfather clause.

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to (1) persons operating unmanned aircraft (UA) under the exception for limited recreational operations of UA established in Section 349 of Public Law (PL) 115-254, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and amended by Section 928 of PL 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, codified at Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

This notice does not apply to full flight simulators (FFS) and flight training devices (FTD) that are regulated under 14 CFR part 60.

These logical point locations, also called observation points, are physical locations within airborne avionic architectures deemed ideal for recording system data sources, as defined in Section 7.1 of this AC.

This advisory circular (AC) introduces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation English Language Standard (AELS) and provides guidance to applicants, airmen, training organizations, Designated Examiners (DE), and flight and ground instructors on how to determine that an applicant for an FAA certificate or a person holding an FAA certificate meets the FAA AELS.

(Ice protection regulations are listed in tables 1 through 4 in section 6 of this AC.) This AC also directs you to other ACs providing guidance for compliance with specific icing-related regulations.

This advisory circular (AC) provides an acceptable means, but not the only means, for obtaining and maintaining authorization of operations in Category (CAT) I, CAT II, and CAT III landing weather minima and instrument flight rules (IFR) lower-than-standard takeoff minima. This AC does not change, add, or delete regulatory requirements or authorize deviations from regulatory requirements.

This AC does not apply to the articles that are listed in 14 CFR 21.9(a)(1) through (6).

b. This AC refers to parts and components as articles per 14 CFR 21.1.

In addition, this AC provides information to air carriers conducting Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 operations about the requirement to make available on their Web sites the width of the narrowest and widest passenger seats in each class of service for each make, model, and series (M/M/S) of airplane used in passenger-carrying operations. If an air carrier does not have a Web site, the air carrier is not required to establish a Web site in order to comply with this regulation.

(1) Describes the basic concepts of Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS), as prescribed in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 117, § 117.7, and how they relate to aviation industry employees safely performing their duties.

The AC now addresses aircraft being taxied by persons other than certificated pilots; adds a definition for Airport Operations Area; revises the definition for Non-Movement Area; replaces the term “Ramp” with “Apron” to harmonize with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 14 Volume 1; adds a definition for Vehicle or Pedestrian Deviation; provides guidance for towered airports on Part 139 requirements for people and equipment in the Runway Safety Area (RSA); calls for a Letter of Agreement at towered airports between the airport operator, the tower, and FAA Technical Operations; provides guidance on taxing and/or towing aircraft in the movement area by non-pilots; and incorporates numerous changes to format and content throughout the document.

This advisory circular (AC)

1) Provides information about Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 21, Certification Procedures for Products, Articles, and Parts.

These procedures and practices do not apply, however, to those persons who: (1) violate 14 CFR 21.2, Falsification of Applications, Reports, or Records; (2) are required to report failures, malfunctions, and defects pursuant to 14 CFR 21.3, but fail to make those reports in the timeframe required by the regulations; or (3) fail to report unsafe conditions pursuant to 14 CFR 183.63, Continuing Requirements: Products, Parts or Appliances.

Guidance is provided for the following: • Required Navigation Performance Approach (RNP APCH) procedures; • Barometric vertical navigation (baro-VNAV); • RNP 1 (terminal) operations; • RNP 0.3 (rotorcraft) operations; • RNP 2 domestic, offshore, oceanic, and remote continental operations; • RNP 4 oceanic and remote continental operations; • RNP 10 (Area Navigation (RNAV) 10) oceanic and remote continental operations; • Advanced Required Navigation Performance (A-RNP), and • Additional Capabilities.

On January 11,1993, we, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), published Advisory Circular (AC) 20-115B recognizing RTCA/DO-178B, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, dated December 1, 1992, as a means, but not the only means, to seek FAA approval of airborne software.

Appendix 1 of this AC provides a summary of the changes from RTCA/DO-160C to RTCA/DO-160D, version D to E, version E to F, and F to G.

This AC may also provide valuable information to certificate holders conducting operations other than under part 117 to educate their employees on the effects of fatigue on the safety of flight.

The purpose of this advisory circular (AC) is to describe enhanced guidelines for autorotations during helicopter flight training. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found a need to raise awareness of the risks inherent in performing autorotations in the training environment, and in particular, 180-degree autorotations.

This AC describes the procedures for the conversion of a Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) Part-Flight Crew License (CH Part-FCL) pilot license to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilot certificate.

ICAO Annex 15 defines data as critical when “there is a high probability when using corrupted critical data that the continued safe flight and landing of an aircraft would be severely at risk with the potential for catastrophe.

These operations are unique due to the urgent nature of the flight. Each year thousands of patients are transported by helicopter while being attended by medical personnel trained to respond to their needs.

The ASRP is a cooperative safety reporting program that invites pilots, controllers, flight attendants (F/A), maintenance personnel, dispatchers, and other users of the National Airspace System (NAS), or any other person, to report to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) actual or potential discrepancies and deficiencies in aviation safety.

(Articles include parts as defined in 14 CFR § 21.1(b)(2)). b.

This AC recognizes the following current EUROCAE and RTCA, Inc. documents: (1) EUROCAE ED-12C, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, dated January 2012, and RTCA DO-178C, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, dated December 13, 2011. (2) EUROCAE ED-215, Software Tool Qualification Considerations, dated January 2012, and RTCA DO-330, Software Tool Qualification Considerations, dated December 13, 2011. (3) EUROCAE ED-218, Model-Based Development and Verification Supplement to ED-12C and ED-109A, dated January 2012, and RTCA DO-331, Model-Based Development and Verification Supplement to DO-178C and DO-278A, dated December 13, 2011. (4) EUROCAE ED-217, Object-Oriented Technology and Related Techniques Supplement to ED-12C and ED-109A, dated January 2012, and RTCA DO-332, Object-Oriented Technology and Related Techniques Supplement to DO-178C and DO-278A, dated December 13, 2011. (5) EUROCAE ED-216, Formal Methods Supplement to ED-12C and ED-109A, dated January 2012 and RTCA DO-333, Formal Methods Supplement to DO-178C and DO-278A, dated December 13, 2011.

The concept of the dual J80 route is to provide a near-term alternative for aircraft that normally file their flight on J80, westbound from New York and Philadelphia area airports.

This AC describes acceptable methods and guidelines for developing takeoff and initial climbout airport obstacle analyses andin-flight procedures to comply with the intent of the regulatory requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 121, §§ 121.177 and 121.189; part 135, §§ 135.367, 135.379, and 135.398; and other associated one-engine-inoperative (OEI) requirements relatingto turbine-engine-powered airplanes operated under parts 121 and 135.