The NTSB has updated Part 830, effective March 8, 2010, increasing the number of reportable incidents to include glass panel failures. These are the first significant changes to Part 830 in more than a decade. There is now a requirement for reporting incidents involving engines, propellers and rotors and a special “air carrier only” section. While reviewing these changes, pilots and flight operations managers ought to review the definition of accident along with 830.5 Immediate Notification process.
Aircraft Repair Station Security
January 1st, 2010 by
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for repair station security was issued by the TSA in November 2009. The proposed rules would require repair stations to adopt and carry out a “standard” security program.
Federal Election Commission - Campaign Travel
December 18th, 2009 by
The Federal Election Commission is promulgating new and revised rules implementing the provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act governing noncommercial campaign travel on aircraft. These changes restrict, and in some situations prohibit, Federal candidates and certain political committees from expending campaign funds for noncommercial air travel. Read the Federal Register excerpt here…
FAR Part 61: Road Work Ahead
November 1st, 2009 by
The FAA’s major revision to Part 61 was published August 21, 2009 and became effective October 20th. It is no small task for pilots to keep up the with the changes to Part 61, but the FAA’s job of updating it is an endless, thankless process.
What is Current Maintenance?
October 1st, 2009 by
The correct response depends on whether you are maintaining an aircraft under FAR Part 91, 121 or 135, and the person posing the question.
New York Airspace NPRM, September 16, 2009
September 18th, 2009 by
Proposed modification of the New York Class B Airspace.
Part 61 NPRM, August 31, 2009
September 17th, 2009 by
Proposed changes to Pilot, Flight Instructor and Pilot School Certification
Part 61 Final Rule, August 21, 2009
September 17th, 2009 by
Time to Resolve FAR 135 Rest and Duty Times
September 1st, 2009 by
The current rest and duty regulations for Part 121 and 135 operations date back to 1985. In 2003, the FAA established a joint FAA/Industry Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide the agency recommendations regarding the safety and applicability standards for Parts 125 and 135. The ARC did achieve consensus on recommendations for revising the commuter and on-demand flight/rest requirements in Part 135. However, the FAA is yet to produce an NPRM on them. It is time to finish the work that was started years ago. Click here to download full article.