Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

Amending Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Part-CAT, Part-NCC, Part-NCO, and Part-SPO of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 ‘AMC/GM to Part-CAT — Issue 2, Amendment 10’; ‘AMC/GM to Part-NCC — Amendment 9’; ‘AMC/GM to Part-NCO — Issue 2, Amendment 5’; and ‘AMC/GM to Part-SPO — Amendment 8’

EASA has determined the need to amend the existing acceptable means of compliance and guidance material in order to facilitate the implementation of the technical requirements and administrative procedures pertaining to the management of navigation.

Certificate Management of Production Approval Holders

This order provides guidance and assigns responsibility for the implementation of the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) certificate management (CM) of production activities of manufacturers and their suppliers producing products and articles in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This order has been organized into three functional components. The first two chapters describe the CM process. Chapter 3 describes ongoing CM practices and includes Quality System Audits (QSA) and related activities. Chapters 4 and 5 describe additional CM activities, continuous improvement, and the Aircraft Certification Audit Information System’s (ACAIS) role in CM.

Alternative Pilot Physical Examination and Education Requirements

SUMMARY: This final rule will allow airmen to exercise pilot in command privileges in certain aircraft without holding a current medical certificate. This rule, which conforms FAA regulations with legislation, is intended to ensure that pilots who complete a medical education course, meet certain medical requirements, and comply with aircraft and operating restrictions are allowed to act as pilot in command for most part 91 operations