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Regulatory Agency Final Publications

TCCA AC 606-001 Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) Qualification Requirements for Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Instrument Approach Training

This Advisory Circular (AC) is provided for information and guidance purposes. It describes an example of an acceptable means, but not the only means, of demonstrating compliance with the TP9685 Airplane and Rotorcraft Simulator Manual. It describes the evaluation criteria employed by the NSEP to evaluate whether the replication and presentation of RNP Approaches in an FSTD will sufficiently support TC approved training programs. Should an applicant desire to use another means of compliance, a proposal must be submitted to the Manager, National Simulator Program (MSP) for review and approval prior to implementation. This AC on its own does not change, create, amend or permit deviations from regulatory requirements, nor does it establish minimum standards.

FAA AC_120-113_CHG_1_Ed_Upd_2 Best Practices for Engine Time-In-Service Interval Extensions

This advisory circular (AC) provides information on engine time-in-service
interval extensions. The AC explains the background of engine time-in-service intervals as well
as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) regulatory requirements for time limitations and
time-in-service intervals for engine overhauls. The AC also provides aircraft operators with
information on the best practices for an engine time-in-service interval extension program and
how to obtain an engine time-in-service interval extension.

This change to the AC removes content referring to
airframe/engine utilization reports, as these reports are no longer required. This change also
clarifies maintenance program instructions and requirements.

EU COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/343 of 17 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 as regards airborne collision avoidance systems

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91(1), and in particular Article 31(1), point (a), and Article 44(1) point (a)

FAA Order 8000.95D, Designee Management Policy

This order establishes policy for integrated designee management
across the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Aircraft Certification Service (AIR), Flight
Standards Service (FS), and Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV), as well as the use of
the Designee Management System (DMS), which is a web-based tool designed to standardize the
management of designees.

This order consolidates orders across Aviation Safety (AVS) services and offices (S/O)
and establishes a common policy section for all designees and provides respective volumes for
the specific designee types. These policy changes are global in nature and, therefore, are not
listed individually.

FAA Notice 8900.728, Determine Applicant Readiness for Certification

The purpose of this notice is to provide information for and assist
Office Managers (OM), Front Line Managers (FLM), or office points of contact (POC) who are
working with applicants applying for an Air Carrier Certificate, Operating Certificate, or Air
Agency Certificate; or the issuance of management specifications (MSpecs) in accordance with
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 91 subpart K (part 91K), 125, 133,
135, 137, 141, 142, 145, and 147. The scope and intent of this notice is to supplement Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 8900.1, Volume 2, Air Operator and Air Agency
Certification and Application Process; and Volume 10, Chapter 12, Certification Services
Oversight Process.

FAA Order 8000.377A, Flight Standards Safety Management System (FSSMS) Requirements

This order defines the requirements to be met by Flight Standards (FS) organizations in support of the Aviation Safety Safety Management System (AVSSMS). The focus of this order is aviation safety. It does not address occupational safety, health, or personnel safety issues, unless those issues affect aviation safety. Each FS functional organization plays a role in the FSSMS. Functional offices’ processes must ensure full conformance and alignment with this order. This order enables FS to continue its proactive approach to improving safety performance through its requirement to:

• Maintain organizations capable of overseeing aviation safety;

• Identify hazards that can impact the safety of the aerospace system and establish controls/mitigations to reduce safety risk in a prioritized manner; and

• Track identified hazards to ensure that risk remains known and acceptable.