Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

FAA AC 65-32B Certification of Repairmen (Light-Sport)

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to assist persons in obtaining a repairman
certificate (light-sport) with a maintenance and/or inspection rating, including guidance on the
privileges and limitations of repairman certificates (light-sport) and related requirements. This
AC also provides guidance for training course providers on obtaining the Federal Aviation
Administration’s (FAA) acceptance of light-sport repairman training courses.

FAA TSO-C212a – Air-to-Air Radar (ATAR) for Traffic Surveillance

This 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 ATAR equipment must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking.

This TSO affects new applications submitted after its effective date. TSO-C212 will also remain effective until August 24,
2027.

FAA Draft TSO-C211a – Detect and Avoid (DAA) Systems

This 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 DAA equipment must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable TSO marking.

This TSO affects new applications submitted after its effective date. TSO-C211 will remain effective until August 24, 2027.

FAA AC 33-12 Geometry and Dimensional Considerations for Comparative Test and Analysis for Turbine Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Replacement, and Repaired Parts

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to support the development of technical data needed to show that an engine or APU replacement part complies with the airworthiness requirements under test and computation, per Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.303, using the comparative test and analysis approach. This guidance also supports the development of technical data needed for major repairs performed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43.13(b), where parts fabrication and their implementation must be accomplished “in such a manner that the condition of the aircraft engine or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition.” This method supports showing the engine or APU still complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR Part 33, and Technical Standard Order (TSO) C77.

EASA Opinion No 02/2025 Regular update of the air traffic management / air navigation services rules

This Opinion proposes amendments to several provisions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373, and in particular to those concerning the provision of air traffic services (ATS) and aeronautical information services (AIS). Consequential amendments to Regulations (EU) Nos 923/2012 and 139/2014 are also proposed for consistency reasons.

The Opinion also addresses an identified safety issue concerning rotorcraft operations by introducing a new requirement concerning obstacles in Area 1 and the amendment of other related provisions concerning obstacle data. Moreover, it includes amendments to the structure of the aeronautical data catalogue and to the requirements for the management of aeronautical data, as well as the common reference systems for air navigation.

With regard to specific aspects of Annex IV (Part-ATS) requirements, this Opinion aims to transpose the corresponding ICAO framework into the EU regulatory framework, and in particular ICAO Annex 11 ‘Air Traffic Services’ up to its Amendment 53 and ICAO Doc 4444 ‘PANS-ATM’ up to its Amendment 9.

With regard to AIS, the proposed amendments, apart from transposing the provisions of ICAO Annex 15 ‘Aeronautical Information Services’ and ICAO Doc 10066 ‘PANS-AIM’ into Annex VI (Part-AIS), intend to resolve identified issues pertaining to existing requirements, such as legal uncertainty and enforceability, concerning the provision of aeronautical information products and services.

The proposed amendments, which take into account the experience gained from the implementation and oversight of the applicable rules, as well as stakeholder feedback and proposals, and also the latest ICAO developments in the respective areas, are expected to ensure consistency with the developments in the respective EU regulatory framework, support Member States in discharging their obligations under the Chicago Convention through the evolution and further harmonisation of the EU regulatory framework, facilitate the introduction of new technologies and operational concepts, and finally contribute to the achievement of a high and uniform level of safety.