Regulatory Brief Archive

Airman and Medical Certification/Training/Enforcement

• AOPA petitions FAA to eliminate burdensome flight instructor certificate renewal requirements
• FAA repeals Pilot Deviation Processing Test Program in Anchorage, Alaska
• JAA-FAA Harmonization of Pilot Certification
• NTSB issues recommendations to restrict certain pilots from aerobatic flight
• NTSB issues safety recommendations on the use of medications
• Part 61 changes reduce the availability of "high performance" aircraft in the training fleet
• Part 141 changes cost students over $1,000 for additional complex aircraft training
• Proposed Flight Simulator Regulations
• Pilot Responsibility for Compliance with ATC Clearances and Instructions
• Streamlined Administrative Action Process (SAAP)
• TSA Alien Flight Training/Flight School Security Awareness Training

Aircraft Certification/Maintenance/ADs

• AOPA questions NTSB Safety Recommendations on control cable attach fittings
• The Changed Product Rule: Tougher Standards for GA Alterations
• Changes in FAA certification standards could lead to new affordable technologies and improved safety
• Change to Field Approval Policy
• Defective Teledyne-Continental Motors crankshafts may ground over 3000 aircraft for more than 5 months
• ECi Connecting Rod AD
• Ercoupe Wing Spar AD
• FAA amends Lycoming oil filter converter plate gasket AD
• FAA approves alternate compliance method for Precise Flight standby vacuum system AD
• FAA approves AMOC for emergency AD on Lycoming oil filter converter plate gaskets
• FAA discontinues publication and distribution of Advisory Circular 43-16A, Aviation Maintenance Alerts
• FAA issues AD mandating inspection of Cessna 172 RG main landing gear pivot assemblies; ignores industry input
• FAA issues AD mandating replacement of Aerostar scavenge pumps
• FAA issues AD on Cessna 172 map light and fuel lines
• FAA issues changes to V-tail Bonanza ADs
• FAA Issues "Direct-Final Rule" AD on Maule airplanes
• FAA issues final Bell 47 AD
• FAA issues final rule airworthiness directive — eliminates invasive spar cap inspections on various model Lake airplanes
• FAA issues long-awaited twin Cessna exhaust AD
• FAA opts out of AD — Issues SAIB on Cessna plastic control wheels
• FAA replaces controversial AD proposal, allows alternative wing spar inspection for Aeronca/Bellanca/Champion airplanes
• FAA rescinds AD mandating installation of placards on various model Raytheon Beech aircraft
• 400-Series Cessna Wing Spar ADs
• Hartzell Aluminum Propeller Hubs AD
• Hartzell Propeller AD
• Lycoming Crankshaft AD
• Lycoming Crankshaft Retaining Bolt AD Expands
• Lycoming highlights "potential metallurgical condition" on -360 series crankshafts
• Raytheon Aircraft asks FAA to issue gust lock AD for Beech Baron and Travel Air aircraft
• Regulatory Changes for Certificated Repair Stations
• Teledyne-Continental crankshafts subject of mandatory material inspection
• Textron Lycoming piston pin plug wear results in FAA airworthiness action
• T-34 Wing Spar Issue
• Vacuum System Checks Prior to IFR Flight

General Operating Regulation/Policy

• Commercial Air Tour, Charity, and Sightseeing Rule
• Commercial Sightseeing Tours Proposed Rule
• European Mandatory Aircraft Insurance Requirements
• FAA Icing Plan opens door for tighter operational and aircraft certification standards
• FAA issues changes to skydiving regulations
• FAA issues new interpretation of "dual controls"
• FAA proposes "Plain Language" rewrite of Part 11 rulemaking regulations
• Fractional Ownership Final Rule
• Inconsistent FAA interpretation leads to problems with use of hand-held GPS units in aircraft

Fuel/Emissions/Environmental

• FAA/EPA Stakeholder Meetings on Air Quality
• Renewable Fuel Blending: Aviation Gasoline and Automotive Gasoline