This advisory circular (AC) provides applicants guidance for obtaining an airworthiness approval for traffic alert collision avoidance systems (TCAS II). It also provides guidance for certification of a stand-alone Mode S transponder system. This AC includes the TCAS II version 7.0 plus the new version 7.1 and performance standards for the optional functionality of TCAS [...]
This AC sets forth an acceptable means, but not the only means of showing compliance with the provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 23, 25, 27, and 29 regarding airworthiness type certification requirements for composite aircraft structures involving fiber reinforced materials, e.g., carbon and glass fiber reinforced plastics. [...]
FAA Advisory Circular AC 33.17-1 A Engine Fire Protection provides guidance directed to aircraft engine manufacturer’s and modifiers to help
06/25/2009, AC 33.87-2, Comparative Endurance Test Method to Show Durability for Parts Manufacturer Approval of Turbine Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit Parts…
06/11/2009, AC 33-7A, Guidance for 30-Second and 2-Minute One-Engine-Inoperative (OEI) Ratings for Rotorcraft Turbine Engines…
05/18/2009, AC 23-27, Parts and Materials Substitution for Vintage Aircraft…
This AC was developed in conjunction with the FAA’s revision to the airworthiness standards for the issuance of original and amended type certificates (TCs) for airplane propellers. The previous amendment of propeller requirements did not adequately address the technological… Continue reading
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and acceptable methods, but not the only methods, that may be used to demonstrate compliance with the bird ingestion requirements of § 33.76 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Athough this AC does refer
Advisory Circular 23.1309-1D System Safety Analysis and Assessment for Part 23 Airplanes. This advisory circular (AC) sets forth an acceptable means of showing compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 23.1309(a) and (b) (Amendment 23-49) for equipment, systems, and installations in 14 CFR part 23 airplanes [...]