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Significant Regulatory Guidance

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Detection Equipment Request for Qualifications

Airfield Lighting and Navigation Aid Equipment Request for Qualifications

Waiver to Buy American Preference Requirements for Certain LED Airfield Lighting and Navigational Aid Equipment (Apr. 23, 2012)

AIP Handbook: Chapter 2

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Chapter 2. Who can get a grant?

2-1. Grant Recipients Are Referred to as Sponsors.

A recipient of an AIP grant is normally called a sponsor.

2-2. Type of Sponsors.

For AIP purposes, sponsors are broken down into the specific types shown in Table 2-1. This table also lists each of the entities that may qualify under each sponsor type.

AIP Handbook: Chapter 1

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Chapter 1. What do I need to know about this order?

1-1. This Order Is Called the Handbook.

Throughout this document, we refer to this order (FAA Order 5300-38D, Change 1, Airport Improvement Program Handbook) as the Handbook.

1-2. Purpose of the Handbook.

This Handbook provides guidance and sets forth policies and procedures for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

FAA Notice to Manufacturers of Alternative Fuel Vans

Certificate Management Branches (formerly Manufacturing Inspection Offices/MIOs)

As a result of 2023 AIR Reorganization, Manufacturing Inspection Offices (MIOs) are now Certificate Management Branches.

Submit new Production Certificate applications to your Certificate Management Branch. Contact the appropriate FAA office that serves your geographic area for guidance on other airworthiness related activities.

Certificate Management Branches provide: