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Certification Standards for New Technologies

Federal Aviation Administration. Certification Standards for New Technologies. Presentation to: Europe/U.S. International Aviation Safety Conference Name: Dorenda Baker Date: June 8, 2005. Overview. Certification Issues - Our initiatives and processes

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Certification Standards for New Technologies

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  1. Federal Aviation Administration Certification Standards for New Technologies Presentation to: Europe/U.S. International Aviation Safety ConferenceName: Dorenda Baker Date: June 8, 2005

  2. Overview • Certification Issues - Our initiatives and processes • Part 23 Rulemaking Efforts • Recent Safety Related Guidance • New Technology and Associated Guidance

  3. New Initiatives • Focus on goal of getting safety enhancing technologies into existing fleet to reduce accidents • Provide clearer and more timely guidance; streamline installation approval process for part 23 avionics systems; and improve the level of safety • Streamlining not an excuse to “lower the bar”

  4. Certification – Our Processes • Frequently, we play catch up • Develop concepts for draft rules during first certification project • Certification issues not clear • Issue papers + lessons learned = guidance • Tough on 1st applicant • Need better coordination – Early FAA involvement to evaluate design

  5. Rulemaking - Small Jets Adam 700

  6. Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets Background • Order 1110.135 established the Part 135/125 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) • The ARC tasked a working group to review part 23 for small jets – the group reviewed normal and commuter category rules • Working group determined that jets under 12,500 lbs use part 23 with typically applied special conditions folded in • Working group determined jets between 12,500 and 19,000 pounds use commuter category rules

  7. Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets • Working group philosophy - Given equal requirements, near-centerline-thrust jets are safer than wing-mounted prop airplanes • Goal - Level the playing field between jets and recips so as to encourage the development of jets • Part 23 requirements should not automatically distinguish engine types (for example, single engine climb performance) • High performance airplanes (flight characteristics or features beyond those considered in this study) may still require special conditions

  8. Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets Summary • Proposed Part 23 Jet Rule changes • Incorporated in Part 135 change Package • Over 12500 lbs – Essentially Commuter Cat. • Under 12500 lbs – Normal Category “Plus”

  9. New Guidance - Systems AC 23.1309 – Equipment, Systems and Installations in Part 23 Airplanes • Proposed revision to reflect part 23 “jet rules” AC 23.1311 – Installation of Electronic Displays • Focuses on design and installation requirements AC 23-23 – Standardization Guide for Part 23 Cockpit Displays • Streamline certification • Aid transition from one cockpit to the next • Industry / FAA “best practice” document

  10. New Guidance – AC 23-23 Challenge – Make the document work for all of these

  11. New Technology - Synthetic Vision • Chelton system approved • Second system close to approval • Approval for awareness only - no operational credit • Synthetic Vision can not be used to lower operational minimums of part 23 aircraft • FAA & NASA Continuing research on displays, symbology, color, and pilot workload • Draft Synthetic Vision and Pathway AC – Currently open for public comment

  12. Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - General • Will not degrade our current high-level of safety when integrated into existing Airspace • Encompasses all elements that are required for safe operation: • Aircraft onboard systems • Communication links for Command and Control • Human Interface systems e.g. Ground Control Shelters • Aircraft Support and Operational Personnel will be certified

  13. Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Working the Standards • Identify Operational Environment • Define operationally unique characteristics • Addressing the Human’s role • Investigating new technologies • Establishing performance and function • Validate standards • Timeframe for standards is 3-8 years

  14. Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Regulatory Approach • Civil Users • Experimental Airworthiness Certificate • Possibility to apply for R&D experimental with appropriate limitations • Design Approval • Exploring Approval Options • Public Users • Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

  15. Questions?

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