Modernization of FAA Certification Process

Independent Study on the Future State of Type Certification Processes (Nov 2025) – The MITRE Corporation
– Safety Oversight and Certification Aviation Rulemaking Committee (SOC-ARC) Recommendation Report ( 2018)
– Part 21/SMS ARC Report – Executive Summary Submittal to FAA (2014)

Guides to Product Certification

The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification (2017)

The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification (2004)

Safety Management Systems for Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Organizations

SM-0001 Issue B: Implementing a Safety Management System for Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Organizations (3/31/2022)

SM-0001 Issue A: Implementing a Safety Management System for Design, Manufacturing and Maintenance Providers (SM-001)

FAA Part 21/SMS ARC, Safety Management Systems Working Group Report (1/17/2014 – Appendix G to the full 21SMS ARC report)

Reports and Recommendations to Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency of Certification Processes

ODA Expert Panel Findings and Recommendations – Final Report (2022): FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Pub. L. No. 115-254) – Section 213 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 116-260) – Section 125

CS 23-5/Part 23-64 Implementation Feedback and Recommendations (2021)

Safety Oversight and Certification Aviation Rulemaking Committee (SOC-ARC) Recommendation Report (December 31, 2018)

FAA Part 21/Safety Management System ARC Recommendation Report (2014)
– Part 21/SMS ARC – Executive Summary Submittal to FAA
– Part 21SMS ARC Report – Part 1 of 3 (report body, appendices A-E)
– Part 21SMS ARC Report – Part 2 of 3 (appendices F-H)
– Part 21SMS ARC Report – Part 3 of 3 (appendices I-P)

FAA Part 21/Safety Management System ARC Charter (2012)

Aircraft Certification Process Review and Reform ARC Report (2012)
– Executive Summary of ACPRR Report

Safety Management Systems ARC, Design, and Manufacturing Working Group Report (2010)

GAMA/AIA Certified Design Organization Report (2005)

GAMA/AIA Regulatory Aspects of Improved Supplier Control (RAISC) Report: Executive Summary (2005)