Aviation Regulations

Forms Airworthiness Certificates In addition to the registration certificate that indicates the ownership of an aircraft, an airworthiness certificate indicates the airworthiness of the aircraft. AC 21-12, Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate, FAA Form 8130-6, is a comprehensive guide for the completion of the application form for this certificate. There are two certificates: standard and … Read more

Air Transport Association A4A iSPec 2200 To standardize the technical data and maintenance activities on large and therefore complex aircraft, the A4A has established a classification of maintenance related actions. These are arranged with sequential numbers assigned to A4A chapters. These chapters are consistent regardless of the large aircraft that is being worked on. [Figure] … Read more

Advisory Circulars (AC) AC refers to a type of publication offered by the FAA to provide guidance for compliance with airworthiness regulations. They provide guidance such as methods, procedures, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for complying with regulations. ACs may also contain explanations of regulations, other guidance material, best practices, or information useful to … Read more

There are four types of aircraft parts: The first of those listed represents properly authorized parts that, when properly installed, are approved parts, and the aircraft can be returned to service. The last of those listed represent unauthorized and unapproved parts. The technician should be alert for these and must never install them on an … Read more

Prior to 1926, access to flying was uncontrolled. No licensing or certification was required. By the middle of the 1920s, it became obvious that unregulated private and commercial flying was dangerous. There was a growing awareness and acceptance that regulation could improve safety and encourage growth in aviation. Therefore in 1926, the aviation industry requested … Read more

14 CFR Part 43—Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance Rebuilding, and Alteration Section 43.1—Applicability Paragraph (a) states quite clearly that aircraft (whether U.S.- or foreign-registered operating under 14 CFR part 121 or 135) and component parts thereof must be maintained in accordance with the rules set forth in this part. Although paragraph b states quite clearly the type … Read more

Aviation-related regulations that have occurred from 1926– 1966 are reflected in Figure 1. Just as aircraft continue to evolve with ever improving technology, so do the regulations, publications, forms, and records required to design, build, and maintain them. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that govern today’s aircraft are found in Title 14 of the … Read more