Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

FAA AC_120-80B_Ed_Upd Firefighting of General and High-Energy In-Flight Fires

This AC provides information
on the hazards and risks of in-flight fires on transport category aircraft. The information
includes recommended crewmember procedures and training for combating general and
high-energy fires (HEF) caused by lithium batteries. This AC is applicable to operators
conducting operations under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
parts 91, 91 subpart K (part 91K), 121, 125, and 135.

FAA Order 8120.22B Production Approval Procedures

This order provides procedural guidance for Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) personnel to
evaluate and approve production approval activities of manufacturers that produce products or
articles in accordance with title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 21, Certification
Procedures for Products and Articles. The policy contained within this order will support the
issuance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) production approvals for:
1. Production certificate (PC).
2. Parts manufacturer approval (PMA).
3. Technical standard order authorization (TSOA).
Additionally, this revision references 14 CFR part 5, Safety Management System (SMS),
requirements and establishes prepositioning policy for shipping “prototype” aircraft engines,
propellers and articles that are pending FAA-approved design

FAA Order 8120.18A Production Approval Holders (PAH) Who Rebuild or Alter Their Own Products or Articles Under 14 CFR 43.3(j)

This order describes the surveillance of production approval holders (PAH) who rebuild or alter products or articles under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 43.3(j) and approve the return to service (RTS) of products or articles in accordance with § 43.7(d). PAHs include holders of a production certificate (PC), parts manufacturing approval (PMA), and technical standard order authorization (TSOA). In addition, this order also describes the completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 8130-3, Authorized Release Certificate, FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag, for the RTS of aircraft engines, propellers, or articles.

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.