General
Certification Reform Efforts
The FAA has significantly enhanced its certification process and safety-oversight during the last two years. The agency is:
Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) Draft Policy Open for Comment
| Document Title: | PS-AIR-21-02, Guidance for Processing Airworthiness Standard Non-compliances |
|---|---|
| Summary: | This policy statement establishes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy for processing non-compliances with airworthiness standards. |
Rotorcraft Accident Library
This library section includes selected lessons learned from rotorcraft accidents that have been judged to contain significant aviation safety learning opportunities. In the United States, these aircraft types are regulated under airworthiness standards FAR Part 27 and FAR Part 29 for normal and transport category rotorcraft.
Small Airplane Accident Library

This library section, currently in its early development, includes lessons learned from small airplane accidents. In the United States, these aircraft types are regulated under airworthiness standard FAR Part 23 for airplanes in the normal, utility, aerobatic, and commuter categories.
