This deviation allows a Manufacturing Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR-F) with function code 19 to issue recurrent airworthiness approvals for articles.

This is required to update the line of succession for lhe Office of General Counsel
(AGC), to document the fact that the aviation insurance function has moved from the Office of
Policy, International Affairs & Environment (APL) to the Office ofSecurity & Hazardous
Materials Safety (ASH), and to update the functions of the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS).

This order establishes procedures for issuing special airworthiness certificates in the experimental category to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), optionally piloted aircraft (OPA), and aircraft intended to be flown as either a UAS or an OPA under the designation “OPA/UAS”. This order also establishes procedures for issuing special flight permits to UAS for the purpose of production flight testing. The procedures in this order apply to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) and private persons delegated authority to issue special airworthiness certificates.

This order prescribes air traffic control procedures and phraseology for use by personnel providing
air traffic control services. Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that
pertain to their operational responsibilities and to exercise their best judgment if they encounter
situations not covered by it.

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, for an
agricultural aircraft operator to apply for an Agricultural Aircraft Operator Certificate under
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 137. The AC also addresses safety
practices for agricultural aircraft operators. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a
regulation. However, if you use the following means described, you must follow it in all
important aspects

This notice provides guidance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspectors (ASI) concerning Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 137 operators. It is the intent of this notice to clarify former issues found in guidance and to include information on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in agricultural aircraft operations. This notice will help ensure uniform application of policy through guidance.

This AC provides information
and guidance to certificate holders operating under Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) who are designing, developing, and implementing an Internal
Evaluation Program (IEP). The procedures and practices outlined in this AC can be
applied to all of a certificate holder’s operations.