CS-23 / Amendment 5 – Reorganised CS-23 for normal-category aeroplanes

The objective of this Decision is to improve the efficiency of the certification process by reorganising CS-23 ‘Certification Specifications for Normal-Category Aeroplanes’. This reorganisation of CS-23 introduces a new concept. The current European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) CS-23 is replaced by objective requirements that are design-independent. These objective requirements, due to their higher level of abstractness, are also suitable for aeroplanes within the scope of the current CS-VLA ‘Certification Specification for Very Light Aircraft’. Therefore, CS-23 Amendment 5 also replaces CS-VLA. This amendment will contain only CSs. The related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) will capture the technical details and, when applicable, provide differentiated AMC for the variety of aeroplane designs within the scope of the new CS-23. This AMC will be annexed to a separate decision. The aim is to incorporate consensus standards into the AMC, which will allow for a faster adoption of new technologies and better up-to-date standards. This improved flexibility is intended to encourage the introduction of safety-enhancing features into new designs and reduce the certification costs for the aeroplanes at stake. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently published Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14, Part 23, Amendment 64 that introduces a similar reorganisation of Part 23. EASA is of the opinion, expressly supported by stakeholders in European Union (EU) and the United States (US), that a harmonised reorganisation of the related EU and US rules is vital for a global success. Consequently, this Decision not only reflects the outcome of the EASA rulemaking and consultation process for rulemaking task RMT.0498 ‘Reorganisation of Part-23 and CS-23’, but also considers at the same time harmonisation with the above-mentioned FAA document. The amendment is expected to reduce regulatory burden, increase cost-effectiveness and improve global harmonisation.

New and amending existing Certification Specification for Standard Changes & Standard Repairs (CS-STAN)

The objective of this Decision is to amend CS-STAN taking into account efficiency and proportionality. This Decision introduces amendments to CS-STAN: — providing additional clarification in Subpart A ‘General’ regarding the use of CS-STAN; — introducing new standard changes and updating some existing ones; and — introducing new standard repairs and updating some existing ones. The changes introduced by this Decision are based on lessons learnt during the utilisation of CS-STAN, proposals submitted by stakeholders and on technological innovations coming from the industry, which can bring safety benefits or allows implementation of the latest technologies in a cost-efficient manner. These amendments are expected to provide economic benefits to the General Aviation (GA) community by reducing the regulatory burden for the embodiment of changes and repairs in certain aircraft when fulfilling the acceptable methods, techniques and practices included in CS-STAN. These amendments are not expected to have any social or environmental impacts.

Deviation to FAA Order 8100.15B Requirements for use of FAA Forms

This memorandum authorizes deviation from the requirements of Order 8100.15B, paragraph 3-21, which requires the use of applicable FAA forms within Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) certification processes. In granting this deviation, we are addressing recent requests to allow ODA holders the ability to more efficiently manage their certification documentation requirements as well as incorporate the use of certain forms within their information technology (IT) tools and work flows. In doing so, we are only recognizing specific forms as appropriate for this purpose and in all cases any customized forms must be solely used internal to the ODA holder for documentation of their certification activities. Any use of customized forms to convey information to entities outside of the ODA is not allowed.

FAA’s Regulatory Consistency Communications Board (RCCB)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order establishes the Regulatory Consistency Communication Board (RCCB) within the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Flight Standards Service (AFS) and defines how the RCCB operates.

The memo was created to provide background information regarding the creation of the RCCB. It also serves to provide awareness to an upcoming eLMS briefing being created to educate internal and external stakeholders to its purpose and function.

Circuit Card Assembly Functional Class Delta Equipment Using The Satellite-Based Augmentation System For Navigation Applications.

This technical standard order (TSO) is for manufacturers applying for a TSO authorization (TSOA) or letter of design approval (LODA). In it, we (the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA)) tell you what minimum performance standards (MPS) your circuit card assembly (CCA) functional class Delta sensor using the satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) for navigation applications must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking. TSO-C205a is intended as a means for end-use equipment manufacturers to streamline their TSO-C146e application for a class Delta-4 sensor by using the TSO’d Delta-4 CCA for partial certification credit. TSO-C205a is only intended for navigation applications; it is not intended for non-navigation applications.