Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)

1. Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Presentation to: Asia Pacific Bilateral Partners Presented by: Peter White, FAA, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, ANE-100 Date: March 2012

2. Part 23 Reorganization - Overview • Background • ARC Goal - Increase Safety • Current Status • A Glimpse into the Future • Partnership

3. A joint FAA-industry study Studied the adequacy of current airworthiness standards throughout a small airplane’s life Included pilot training, operations, and maintenance The July 2009 study served as the stimulus for the part 23 reorganization ARC Part 23 Certification Process Study

4. The CPS recommended that FAA reorganize part 23 using government / industry standards Develop performance based standards for new, safety related technology faster Leverage industry participation - efficient standards development. Increased agility in adapting new safety technologies Administrator still finds compliance Part 23 Certification Process Study

5. Part 23 ARC Goal – Increase Safety Safety Targets of the ARC Members • Minimize Loss of Control accidents • Facilitate the installation of safety enabling technology • Quantitatively – Our target is to increase product safety, and decrease cost of certification both by a factor of 2.

6. Safety Continuum Risk Management Approach Certification Complexity

7. Part 23 ARC – Current Status • The ARC is developing a recommendation where part 23 requirements would be high level and performance based • Specific requirements and Methods of Compliance documented in industry standards (ASTM, SAE) • Better match between requirements and airplane complexity - addresses the Safety Continuum • Greater agility to adopt/approve new technology

8. Part 23 ARC – Example of the future • Current 23.562 is very prescriptive and detailed • The future: The airplane as a system must be designed to protect all occupants in the event of an emergency landing • Methods of compliance detailed in industry standards • Stall speed below 45 knots – inflatable restraints only • Stall speed between 45-65 knots – add energy absorbing seats or structure • Stall speed greater than 65 knots – add survivable volume requirements

9. The “Simple Airplane” Challenge

10. The “Simple Airplane” Challenge • Simple design versus simple to operate…or both? • We’ve done a great job addressing the mental side of operation (terrain, traffic, weather) • Not so much the physical side – still use Glenn Curtiss’ control scheme • Manipulate speed/attitude to control flight path • Can we automate operation? • What technology developed between now and the next 20 years will help aid airplane operation?

11. The “Simple Airplane” Challenge iPhone/iPad flies the helicopter Accelerometers in the phone control flight direction Vehicle has autoland and hold station feature if phone is set down All for $300

12. Part 23 Reorganization – Partnership • Long term goal – A harmonized set of part 23 standards, based on this ARC effort • Your support of this effort can help us reach this goal

13. Part 23 Reorganization Summary • The efforts of the ARC may result in a fundamental shift of how general aviation airplanes are approved • We will establish the appropriate level of safety as a continuum based on complexity and risk • This is an international effort and we thank you for your support