Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

TSO-C63g, Airborne Weather Radar Equipment

his 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 airborne
weather radar equipment must meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO
marking. This TSO addresses weather detection and ground mapping, forward-looking
windshear detection, forward-looking turbulence detection, atmospheric threat awareness
capability, and high-altitude ice crystal detection. It does not include flight guidance system
functionality in support of an approved windshear detection and avoidance system

US-EU MAG Change 10

the latest US-EU Maintenance Annex Guidance detailing EASA, FAA, and applicant actions required to be taken in order for an FAA-certificated part 145 repair station primarily located in the United States to be approved to EASA Part-145; and for an EASA-Part-145 AMO to be approved to 14 CFR part 145, in accordance with the Agreement. This change provides instructions for compliance with SMS requirements.

Some of the recent changes reflect editorial and administrative changes, however, other areas of change focused on incorporating SMS  are outlined below:

  • New SMS special condition (and EASA supplement requirement)
  • Definition of declaration of compliance and requirements
  • Definition of SMS and SMSVP
  • Revised paragraph adding routine surveillance and including SMS performance
  • Updates to Forms 8, 10, and 16 reflect SMS integration and surveillance roles
  • Revised paragraph adding declaration of compliance and copy of the repair station Vitals showing SMSVP
  • Revised language for parts/modification acceptance referencing TIP paragraph 7.10

FAA InFO24007, Safety Management System (SMS) Requirement for Repair Stations Located in the United States (U.S.) Seeking or Holding European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Certification under the E.U.-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA)

This InFO serves to inform Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 145 repair stations located in the U.S. seeking initial approval (or reinstatement after surrender or suspension) and existing EASA part 145 certificate holders about the requirement to implement a new Special Condition.

FAA AC 33.17-1B, Engine Fire Protection § 33.17

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions, guidance, and acceptable methods, but not the
only methods, to demonstrate compliance with the engine fire protection requirements of title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 33.17).

FAA Notice N 8900.738 OpSpec/14 CFR Part 125 LOA B045, Extended Overwater Operations Using a Single Long-Range Communication System

This notice announces mandatory revisions to Operations
Specification (OpSpec)/Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125 Letter of
Authorization (LOA) B045, Extended Overwater Operations Using a Single Long-Range
Communication System. It also announces changes to guidance affecting 14 CFR parts 121,
121/135, 125 (including part 125 Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) holders), and 135
operators. This notice also requires Safety Assurance offices to notify affected operators holding
OpSpec/14 CFR part 125 LOA B045 about the changes