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Technical Programs Section

The Technical Programs Section administers national programs that record authority required for all commercial air operators and air agencies: Safety authority from the FAA under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Chapter I, and economic authority from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) under 14 CFR Chapter II. Programs include:

Web-Based Operations Safety System (WebOPSS)

The Technical Programs Section maintains all standardized templates and related data in WebOPSS for Operations Specifications (OpSpec), Management Specifications (MSpec), Training Specifications (TSpec) and Letters of Authorization (LOA) required for air operator and air agency certification and specialized general aviation operations. The Technical Programs Section also provides information and analysis from authorization data to support FAA regulations, policy and decision-making.

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Insurance and Economic Authority

The Technical Programs Section processes all aircraft accident liability insurance endorsements required by 14 CFR Part 205 and all on-demand air taxi operator registration and amendments in accordance with Part 298 —Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier Operations.

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Technical Programs Section,
Room # 831
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-8166
Fax: (202) 267-5229
Email: 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov

 

Program Support and Safety Recommendations

Program Support and Safety Recommendations Section will provide support for AFS-200 programs and safety recommendation for air carrier safety.

  • Aircraft Leases
  • Enforcement Investigation
  • FAA Safety Recommendations
  • NTSB Safety Recommendations
  • Special Evaluations

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Technical Programs Section,
Room # 831
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-8166
Fax: (202) 267-5229
Email: 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov

 

Voluntary Safety and Rulemaking Section

The Voluntary Programs and Rulemaking Section will provide support with rulemaking and voluntary programs to improve air carrier safety.

Voluntary Safety Programs

  • Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
  • Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
  • Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
  • Internal Evaluation Program (IEP)
  • Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA)
  • Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program (VDRP)


Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Technical Programs Section,
Room # 831
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20591

Phone: (202) 267-8166
Fax: (202) 267-5229
Email: 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov

 

Process Overview Presentation

The Streamlined Part 91 Operational Approval process is a collaborative effort between aircraft manufacturers, training providers, procedures vendors, GAMA, and the FAA. The following presentation gives an overview of the process and the part that each participant plays.
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