Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

ED Decision 2022/007/R Certification specifications, including airworthiness codes and acceptable means of compliance, for all-weather operations — CS-AWO Issue 2

The objective of this Decision is to maintain a high level of safety for the certification of aircraft that conduct all-weather operations (AWOs) through the provision of improved certification specifications that will enable efficiency gains based on the latest technological advancements. In addition, it is possible that there could be an overall improvement in safety by reducing the number of go-arounds due to the increased likelihood of aircraft being able to land in low-visibility runway conditions.

This Decision amends CS-AWO Issue 1 that was issued in 2003, and provides significant updates for the certification of the following:

  • head-up displays (HUDs) and landing systems;
  • enhanced flight vision systems (EFVSs);
  • synthetic vision guidance systems (SVGSs);
  • combined vision systems (CVSs);
  • special authorisation Category I  (SA CAT I) landings.

In addition, this Decision also updates the certification specifications related to Category II and Category III landings and automatic landing systems (ALSs).

There are distinct economic advantages that can be gained from the ability of an aircraft to operate and land in adverse weather conditions. This significant amendment of CS-AWO enables applicants to easily determine what is required and also provides a more performance-based approach to the certification of these systems.

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FAA Notice N_8900.613 Personnel Authorized to Issue the Logbook Endorsement Required by 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.195(k)(7) and Their Qualifications and Limitations

This is a special-emphasis notice. This notice provides policy and
guidance to aviation safety inspectors (ASI) concerning the Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 limitations for night vision goggle (NVG) instructors. It is the
intent of this notice to clarify the limitations regarding the ability to issue the endorsement
required by part 61, § 61.195(k)(7). This notice will ensure uniform application of policy. This
notice updates policy published in expired Notice N 8900.572, Personnel Authorized to Issue the
Logbook Endorsement Required by 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.195(k)(7) and Their Qualifications and
Limitations, dated December 10, 2020.

FAA Notice N_8900_611 Part 141 Ramp Inspection Guidance

This notice provides guidance to aviation safety inspectors (ASI)
with oversight responsibilities of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 141
schools and discusses the requirements for conducting ramp inspections of school aircraft

FAA Notice N_8900.617 Operator Use of Engineering Change Authorizations (EA), Engineering Change Orders (EO), and/or Other Acceptable Maintenance Methods Applicable to Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Items

This notice provides guidance to Flight Standards Service (FS)
aviation safety inspectors (ASI) for oversight of an approved minimum equipment list (MEL)
and MEL management program. This notice reissues and extends the applicability of Notice
N 8900.586, Operator Use of Engineering Change Authorizations (EA), Engineering Change
Orders (EO), and/or Other Acceptable Maintenance Methods Applicable to Minimum
Equipment List (MEL) Items.