Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

Opinion 01/2020 High-level regulatory framework for the U-space

The objective of this Opinion is to create and harmonise the necessary conditions for manned and unmanned aircraft to operate safely in the U-space airspace, to prevent collisions between aircraft and to mitigate the air and ground risks. Therefore, the U-space regulatory framework, supported by clear and simple rules, should permit safe aircraft operations in all areas and for all types of unmanned operations.

This Opinion proposes an effective and enforceable regulatory framework to support and enable operational, technical and business developments, and provide fair access to all airspace users, so that the market can drive the delivery of the U-space services to cater for airspace users’ needs.

This Opinion is, therefore, a first regulatory step to allow immediate implementation of the U-space after the entry into force of the Regulation and to let the unmanned aircraft systems and U-space technologies evolve.

FAA Order 8260.61 Charted Visual Flight Procedures

This order prescribes standardized methods for designing and evaluating charted visual flight
procedures (CVFPs) in the United States and its territories. It is to be used by all personnel
responsible for the preparation, approval, and promulgation of CVFPs. These criteria are
predicated on normal aircraft operations and performance.

FAA AC 121-42 Leadership and Command Training for Pilots in Command

This AC presents guidelines for
developing and implementing leadership and command training for pilots in command
(PIC) and second-in-command (SIC) pilots serving in Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 121 operations that require three or more pilots. These
guidelines apply to air carriers, operators, and program managers conducting pilot
training and qualification under part 121. This AC presents one way, but not necessarily
the only way, that air carriers, operators, and program managers may comply with the
leadership and command training requirements in part 121 subpart N. The contents of this
document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in
any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding
existing requirements under the law or agency policies. This AC may also provide
valuable information to other air carriers and operators operating under 14 CFR part 125
or 135, other program managers operating under 14 CFR part 91 subpart K (part 91K)
and training centers providing training under 14 CFR part 142.

FAA AC 121-42

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FAA AC 121-43 Mentoring Training for Pilots in Command

This AC presents guidelines for
developing and implementing mentoring training for pilots in command (PIC). These
guidelines apply to air carriers, operators, and program managers conducting pilot
training and qualification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 121. This AC presents one way, but not necessarily the only way, that air carriers,
operators, and program managers may comply with the mentoring training requirements
in part 121 subpart N. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of
law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to
provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency
policies. This AC may also provide valuable information to other air carriers and
operators operating under 14 CFR part 125 or 135 and other program managers operating
under 14 CFR part 91 subpart K (part 91K).

FAA AC 121-43

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EASA SC E-19 “Electric / Hybrid Propulsion System” – Issue 01

This Special Condition has been developed to support Applications received by the Agency for the certification of Electric and / or Hybrid Propulsion Systems (EHPS) powered by propulsion batteries and / or fuel. This Special Condition is articulated so as to provide objective based certification requirements which are independent of the propulsion system design or architecture.

These EHPS are intended to be certified:

  1. as part of an aircraft, or
  2. as an engine product and dedicated to a known intended aircraft application.

This Special Condition is applicable to any Electric / Hybrid Propulsion System which is used to provide or produce lift/thrust/power for flight in a manned and unmanned aircraft, during both normal and emergency operations, except for CS-22, CS-LSA, CS-23 Level 1 Day VFR and Light UAS.

Even if the EHPS contributes to the lift production in some intended aircraft applications like VTOL, the function of control of the lift to ensure the aircraft sustentation, control and maneuverability, is an aircraft function and it should be covered by the intended aircraft application certification basis.

This Special Condition provides the certification requirements for an Electric and / or Hybrid Propulsion System when the intended aircraft application is identified to ensure consistency between the certification requirements of the aircraft and those of the EHPS and therefore would contribute to a proper integration of the propulsion system in the aircraft.