Flight Procedures and Airspace Group

Heliport Evaluation Tools

The basic design elements of a heliport include an obstacle-free approach and departure path, area for hover maneuvers, final approach and takeoff area (FATO), touchdown and liftoff area (TLOF), and safety zone; as well as an FAA-approved wind cone. The heliport evaluation tool eases calculations and produces dimensions based on the parameters of the heliport use/type and design helicopter. Useful export features include a visual representation in Google Earth that will also display obstacle data input by the user.

• This calculator is for informational purposes only
• Refer to current AC 150/5390-2 for approved specifications
• Heliport Design(MS Excel)

Safety Management, Analytics & System Integration Division

Safety Management Branch

The Flight Standards Service Safety Management Branch:

• Provides policy and guidance on Flight Standards Service external Safety Management System (SMS) requirements and interfaces
• Provides support to the Flight Standards Service Director, Deputy Director, and Flight Standards Leadership Board (FSLB) in execution of the Flight Standards Service SMS doctrine
• Interfaces with the AVSSMS Working Group
• Is responsible for SMS concept development, in accordance with AVSSMS doctrine and standards
• Is responsible for SMS standardization and development of training requirements.

The office provides direction, guidance, and coordination with points of contact in headquarters and field divisions in development of SMS policies, procedures, and work instructions, in accordance with the AVS Quality Management System (QMS). More »

Stakeholder Feedback Form

For additional questions and support, contact the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Safety Standards, SMS Program Office:  9-NATL-SMS-ProgramOffice@faa.gov.

Flight Technologies and Procedures Division

Flight Research and Analysis Group

Vision

To be a globally-recognized aviation research organization through innovation and leveraging new technologies.

Mission

The Flight Research and Analysis Group provides leadership by defining and independently conducting aviation safety research while collaborating with the global aerospace research community on existing and emerging flight technologies and operational concepts.

Responsibilities(PDF)

Projects and Programs

• Aircraft performance research
• Collision risk analysis
• Flight Systems Laboratory
• Airport specific analysis
• Level D Flight Simulators (B-737/800, A-330/340)
• Human factors research and analysis
• Flight simulation (i.e., emerging technology research)
• Flight Standards Separation Standards Program

Useful Links

• Flight Systems Laboratory
• Flight Operations Simulation Laboratory

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Technologies and Procedures Division
Flight Research and Analysis Group
6500 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Building 26, Suite 217
Oklahoma City, OK 73169

Email: 9-AWA-AVS-AFS430@faa.gov

Key Officials

Scott Chance
Acting  Executive Director, Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, AOV-1
Scott.Chance@faa.gov

Andrew (Andy) Mueller
Acting Deputy Executive Director, Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service, AOV-2
Andrew.M.Mueller@faa.gov

Peter (Pete) Brady
Acting Director, Air Traffic Safety Standards Oversight Division, AOV-100
Peter.Brady@faa.gov

Shane Pengelly
Acting Director, Air Traffic Safety Operations Oversight Division,  AOV-200
Shane.E.Pengelly@faa.gov

Policies & Forms

Orders

• 1100.161 Air Traffic Safety Oversight Order
• 1100.161 Air Traffic Safety Oversight, Chapter 6 
  • SOC 07-02 AOV Concurrence/Approval at Various Phases of Safety Risk Management(PDF)
  • SOC 07-03 Approval of Return-to-Duty (RTD) Plans(PDF)
  • SOC 07-04 Aviation Safety Action Program(PDF)
  • SOC 07-05A AOV Guidance on Safety Risk Modeling of High-Risk Hazards(PDF)
  • SOC 09-08B Guidance Regarding the AOV Voluntary Disclosure Policy(PDF)
  • SOC 09-11 Safety Oversight Standards(PDF)
  • SOC 13-13A Corrective Action Plan Development and Acceptance in Response to Safety Compliance Issues(PDF)
• VS 8000.366 Facility Access Identification Credentials for Air Traffic Safety Inspectors
• 7220.1 Certification and Rating Procedures for Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel
• 8000.90 Air Traffic Safety Oversight Credentialing and Control Tower Operator Certification Programs

Federal Register Publications

Aircraft Evaluation Division

The Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED) assists and coordinates with aircraft manufacturers, operators, Aircraft Certification Offices, and other Flight Standards Offices with product-specific Continued Operational Safety (COS) issues. We are available 24/7 to support COS.

Our goal is to ensure Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Flight Standards Service (AFX) are mutually-informed of product-specific continued operational safety issues and information.

For an Emergency Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) current detailed AMOC guidance can be found in:

• Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 59, Section 3
• Order 8110.103, Appendix E
• AC 39-10

If consultation is required with the Aircraft Evaluation Division (AED) and Aircraft Certification Services offices for further technical clarification regarding the content of an Airworthiness Directive and its Service Bulletins, the AED will act as liaison with the responsible Aircraft Certification Service office. The AED will be the first organization contacted to liaise with the responsible Aircraft Certification Service office. The AED will work and act with the applicable Aircraft Certification Service office to resolve complex compliance issues. If information or data is needed from the manufacturer, the AED/Aircraft Certification Service office will obtain the needed information or data. Contact the AED by sending an email to 9-AVS-AFS-100@faa.gov, which will engage the appropriate personnel below. Current detailed Decision Making guidance can be found in:

• Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 60, Section 1
• Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 60, Section 2

It is preferred you work through your CMO/FSDO first. Regardless, the AED stands ready and available 24/7 to facilitate your emergency needs. 

The following personnel will take your call:

Air Carrier Branch - Transport Category Aircraft, Part 25:

• Dan Skoglund: (360) 271-0656
• Cecil Land: (502) 753-4212

Corporate Aviation Branch - Transport Category Aircraft/Corporate, Part 25:

• Jonathan Turner: (941) 412-5238
• John Pinnow: (253) 263-3426

General Aviation Branch - Normal Category Aircraft, Part 23:

• Chris McVay: (816) 489-9892
• Henrique Mendes: (704) 956-7089

Rotorcraft Branch - Transport and Normal Category Rotorcraft Parts 29 and 27:

• Rick Bolton: (281) 409-8888
• Rey Madrid: (503) 319-8167
• James Kline: (206) 304-1065

Propulsion Systems Branch - Engines, Propellers, and APUs Parts 33 and 35

• Dave Dubuc: (603) 930-3414
• John C. Parker: (704) 713-8357
• Eduard Stalzer: (603) 403-2469

Standards and Policy Branch – AED policy

• Michael O’Connor: (848) 275-7559
• Travis Pritchett: (864) 608-9927
• Robert Duffer: (206) 231-3774

For all other contact information refer to the Fleet Contact List and Employee Directory within the Resources Section below.

Resources

• AED Duties and Responsibilities(PDF)
• Flight Standardization Board (FSB)
• AED Employee Directory
• ODA Assignment List(PDF)
• AED Fleet Contact List
• Office of Safety Standards (AFS) Services and Contacts
• Stakeholder Feedback Form

News and Programs

• FAA Safety Team (FAAST Team)

Policy and Guidance

Department of Transportation Guidance

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) maintains a website with valuable information related to drug and alcohol testing. The website includes the DOT published rule (49 CFR part 40), which mandates who must conduct drug and alcohol tests, how to conduct those tests, and what procedures to use when testing. ODAPC also publishes and provides authoritative interpretations of the rule and various program guidance publications.

Policy

Policy and legal interpretations of the FAA industry drug and alcohol testing program.

FAA Guidance

FAA guidance related to the industry drug and alcohol testing program.

Q&As for Safety-Sensitive Employees

Information and answers to your questions about FAA drug and alcohol testing.

Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

The following are sample postings and policies available for your use. Although the regulation, 14 CFR part 120, does not require all of the information available on these posting and policy samples, we believe it's a good practice to provide your employees with the information. Please keep in mind that using the samples requires you to add your company information. If you have any questions, please contact us at (202) 267-8442 or drugabatement@faa.gov.

• Sample Posting for DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing(MS Word)
• Sample Posting for DOT/FAA Drug Testing(MS Word)
• Sample DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (MS Word)

Aircrew Health and Safety

FAA and Other U.S. Government Agencies

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Avian Influenza
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
  • Swine Influenza (Flu)
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Radiation Exposure at Altitude(PDF)
  • Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Risk for Passengers and Aircrew?
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • The Flight Crew Research Program at NIOSH (Radiation Exposure)

Private Organizations and non U.S. Government Agencies

• American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Management of In-flight Medical Emergencies
• Civil Aviation Authority
  • Cabin Air Quality, CAA Paper 2004/04(PDF)
• Critical Care 2009, 13:R3
  • Surgical and Medical Emergencies on Board European Aircraft: A Retrospective Study of 10189 Cases(PDF)
• World Health Organization
  • Tuberculosis and Air Travel: Guidelines for Prevention and Control, 1998