Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

FAA AC 43-9D Ed Update, Maintenance Records and FAA Form 8130-3 Return to Service

This AC provides information
relevant to the public for the maintenance recordkeeping and record-making requirements
of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91. This AC
provides one means, but not the only means, of ensuring that the contemplated
maintenance, alterations, or continue-in-service condition is in compliance with
applicable regulations and existing policy.

TSA on EO 14385

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EASA Opinion No 03/2026 Regular update of the Initial Airworthiness Regulation and associated acceptable means of compliance and guidance material

This Opinion proposes to amend Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (the Initial Airworthiness Regulation) in order to address miscellaneous issues of a non-controversial nature. The objective is to ensure that the Initial Airworthiness Regulation is fit for purpose, cost-effective, and can be effectively implemented. To achieve this, the following main actions are proposed:

  • amendment of the articles of the Initial Airworthiness Regulation to correspond to the current situation regarding grandfathering and transitional measures and correction of cross references to the points in Annex I (Part 21) to the Initial Airworthiness Regulation;
  • clarification of the competence requirements for pilots performing operational suitability data flight tests in Annex I (Part 21);
  • clarification and simplification of the reporting obligations for production organisation approval holders in Annex I (Part 21); and
  • correction of inconsistencies, typographical errors and cross references in Annex I (Part 21).

The proposed regulatory material is expected to enhance the efficiency of Annex I (Part 21) implementation and ensure alignment with the current industry practices.

FAA InFO 26006, Privileges and Qualifying Endorsements for Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 61 Flight Instructors with a Sport Pilot Rating (part 61 subpart K) and Sport Pilot Certificate (part 61 subpart J).

This InFO provides clarification for pilots with a higher grade of pilot certificate exercising
sport pilot privileges, flight instructors with a sport pilot rating (subpart K), and flight instructors with
category and class ratings issued under subpart H who provide training and qualifying endorsement
privileges.