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Certification Reform Efforts

The FAA has significantly enhanced its certification process and safety-oversight during the last two years. The agency is: 

Rotorcraft Accident Library

RotorcraftThis 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

Small Aircraft

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.