Summit Aviation Blog – Federal Aviation Regulations

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1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through April 18, 2012.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through April 18, 2012.
3. Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Added corrections published February 9, 2012.
4. AC 20-171, Alternatives to RTCA/DO-178B for Software in Airborne Systems and Equipment, dated 1/19/11. New.
5. AC 20-172A, Airworthiness Approval for ADS-B in Systems and Applications, dated 3/23/12. New. Replaces PDF.
6. AC 20-177, Design and Installation Guidance for an Airborne System for Non-Required Telecommunication Service in Non-Aeronautical Frequency Bands, dated 2/28/12. New. Replaces PDF.
7. AC 21-49, Gaining Approval of Seats with Integrated Electronic Components, dated 2/09/11. New.
8. AC 23-8C, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes. Added Revision C, dated 11/16/2011.
9. AC 25.803-1A, Emergency Evacuation Demonstrations, dated 3/12/12. New. Replaces PDF of Revision A.
10. AC 90-112, Development and Submission of Special Instrument Procedures to the FAA, dated 9/27/11. New.
11. AC 91-76A, Hazard Associated with Sublimation of Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) Aboard Aircraft, dated 5/22/2009 with Change 1. New. Replaces PDF of Revision A.
12. AC 145-11, Repair Station Guidance for Compliance with the Safety Agreement Between the United States and the European Union, dated 3/9/12. New. Replaces PDF.
13. Order 7930.2M, Notices to Airmen (NOTAM), dated September 25, 2008, including Change 1 dated 2/11/2010. New. Replaces PDF.
14. Order 8020.11C, Aircraft Accident and Incident Notification, Investigation, and Reporting. Added Revision C, dated 2/02/2010. Replaces PDF of Revision C.
15. Order 8260.3B, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). Added Change 25, dated March 9, 2012. Replaces PDF of Change 25.
16. Order 8260.19E, Flight Procedures and Airspace. Added Change 2, dated 3/21/12.
17. Legal Interpretations. Added three new legal interpretations.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through April 4, 2012.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through April 4, 2012.
3. AC 20-42D, Hand Fire Extinguishers for Use in Aircraft. Added Revision D, dated 1/14/11.
4. AC 20-98, Auxiliary Two-Way Airborne Radio System Installations, dated 5/23/77. New.
5. AC 20-172A, Airworthiness Approval for ADS-B in Systems and Applications, dated 3/23/12. New PDF.
6. AC 20-174, Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems, dated 9/30/2011. New.
7. AC 39-7D, Airworthiness Directives. Added Revision D, dated 3/2/12.
8. Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Added Change 194, dated 3/9/12. Added Changes 195 and 196, dated 3/21/12 . Added Editorial Updates dated 6/2/11, 8/17/11, and 12/19/11.
9. Legal Interpretations. Added five new 2012 legal interpretations.

1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through March 21, 2012.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through March 21, 2012.
3. AC 20-138B, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems. Added Revision B, dated 9/27/10.
4. AC 20-177, Design and Installation Guidance for an Airborne System for Non-Required Telecommunication Service in Non-Aeronautical Frequency Bands, dated 2/28/12. New PDF.
5. AC 25.803-1A, Emergency Evacuation Demonstrations, dated 3/12/12. Added PDF of Revision A, dated 3/12/12.
6. AC 39-7D, Airworthiness Directives. Added PDF of Revision D, dated 3/2/12.
7. AC 39-9, Airworthiness Directives Management Process. Added Change 1, dated 12/13/11.
8. AC 145-9, Guide for Developing and Evaluating Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals. Added Change 1, dated 3/19/09.
9. AC 145-11, Repair Station Guidance for Compliance with the Safety Agreement between the United States and the European Union, dated 3/9/12. New PDF.
10. AC 150/5200-30C, Airport Winter Safety and Operations. Added Change 1, dated 2/15/2012.
11. AC 150/5200-36A, Qualifications for Wildlife Biologist Conducting Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Training Curriculums for Airport Personnel Involved in Controlling Wildlife Hazards on Airports. Added Revision A, dated 1/31/2012.
12. AC 150/5340-1K, Standards for Airport Markings. Added Change 1, dated 9/3/2010.
13. AC 150/5345-56B, Specification for L-890 Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS). Added Revision B, dated 9-29-2011.
14. FAA-G-8082-1G, Airline Transport Pilot, Aircraft Dispatcher, and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide. Added Revision G, dated February 2012.
15. FAA-G-8082-9E, Flight Engineer Knowledge Test Guide. Added Revision E, dated February 2012.
16. FAA-G-8082-13F, Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Guide. Added Revision F, dated February 2012.
17. FAA-G-8082-15F, Parachute Rigger Knowledge Test Guide. Added Revision F, dated February 2012.
18. FAA-S-8081-22, Private Pilot Practical Test Standards. Added Change 1, dated 9/1/10.
19. Order 1320.46C, Advisory Circular System, dated May 31, 2002. New PDF.
20. Order 6850.2B, Visual Guidance Lighting Systems, dated 8/20/10. New.
21. Order 7110.118, Land and Hold Short Operations, dated 7/14/00. New PDF.
22. Order 7210.56C, Air Traffic Quality Assurance. Added Change 1, dated August 4, 2008, and Change 2, dated July 20, 2009.
23. Order 8080.6E, Conduct Of Airman Knowledge Tests. Added Revision E, dated 1/26/09.
24. Order 8110.49, Software Approval Guidelines. Added Change 1, dated 9/28/11.
25. Order 8260.26E, Establishing and Scheduling Civil Public-Use Standard Instrument Procedure. Added Change 1, dated 1/6/12.
26. Order 8260.46D, Departure Procedure (DP) Program. Added Change 1, dated 4/14/11, and Change 2, dated 9/30/11.
27. Order 8260.53, Standard Instrument Departures that use Radar Vectors to Join RNAV Routes, dated July 25, 2005. New.
28. Order 8400.12C, Required Navigation Performance 10 (RNP 10) Operational Authorization. Added Revision C, dated 11/9/11.
29. Legal Interpretations. Added six new 2012 legal interpretations.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through March 7, 2012.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through March 7, 2012.
3. Order 1000.36, FAA Writing Standards, dated March 31, 2003. New.
4. Order 2150.3B, FAA Compliance and Enforcement Program. Added PDF of 2150.3B with Change 3 incorporated dated 5/13/2011.
5. Order 4040.9E, FAA Aircraft Management Program. Added Revision E dated 2/25/11.
6. Order 5190.6B, FAA Airport Compliance Manual, dated September 30, 2009. New PDF.
7. Order 8080.6E, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests. Added PDF of Revision E, dated 1/26/09.
8. Order 8260.56, Diverse Vector Area (DVA) Evaluation, dated 8/2/2011. New PDF.
9. Order 8400.33, Procedures for Obtaining Authorization for Required Navigation Performance 4 (RNP-4) Oceanic and Remote Area Operations, dated 9/15/05. New.
10. Order 8400.12C, Required Navigation Performance 10 (RNP 10) Operational Authorization. Added PDF of Revision C, dated 1/29/10.
11. Order 8260.56, Diverse Vector Area (DVA) Evaluation, dated 8/2/2011. New.
12. Order 6050.32B, Spectrum Management Regulations and Procedures Manual. Added PDF of 6050.32B with Changes 1 and 2 incorporated, dated November 17, 2005.
13. Order 6560.10C, Runway Visual Range (RVR). Added revision C, dated 1/20/11.
14. Order 6850.2B, Visual Guidance Lighting Systems, dated 8/20/10. New PDF.
15. Order 7110.82D, Reporting Oceanic Errors. Added Revision D, dated 06/03/09.
16. Order 7210.3W, Facility Operation and Administration. Added PDF of Revision X, dated February 9, 2012.
17. Order 7210.56C, Air Traffic Quality Assurance. Added PDF of 7210.56C with Change 1 incorporated, dated August 4, 2008.
18. Order 7210.56C, Air Traffic Quality Assurance. Added PDF of Change 2, dated July 20, 2009.
19. Order 7340.2C, Contractions, dated February 9, 2012. New PDF.
20. Order 7350.8F, Location Identifiers, dated January 15, 2009. New PDF.
21. Order 7400.2G, Procedures for Handling airspace Matters, dated April 10, 2008. New PDF.
22. Order 7400.8T, Air Traffic Organization Policy, effective February 16, 2011. New PDF.
23. Order 7930.2M, Notices to Airman (NOTAM), dated September 25, 2008, including Change 1 dated February 11, 2010. New PDF.
24. Order 8000.51B, Aircraft Certification Directorates’ Delegation of Authority, dated 06/11/10. Added Revision B.
25. Order 8020.11C, Aircraft Accident and Incident Notification, Investigation, and Reporting. Added PDF of Revision C, dated 2/2/2010.
26. Order 8110.49, Software Approval Guidelines. Added PDF of Change 1, dated 9/28/11.
27. Order 8130.2G, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products. Added PDF of Revision G, dated 8/31/2010.
28. Order 8200.1C, United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual. Added PDF of 8200.1C with Changes 1 through 4 incorporated, dated 5/30/11.
29. Order 8260.16, Airport Obstruction Surveys, dated 7/25/69. New PDF.
30. Order 8260.19E, Flight Procedures and Airspace, dated August 25, 2010. Added PDF of 8260.19E with Change 1, dated 6/21/2011, effective June 30, 2011, incorporated.
31. Order 8260.23, Calculation of Radio Altimeter Height, dated 6 Jul 71. New PDF.
32. Order 8260.26E, Establishing and Scheduling Civil Public-Use Standard Instrument Procedure, dated 4/14/2011. Added PDF of 8260.26E with Change 1 incorporated, dated 1/6/2012.
33. Order 8260.37, Heliport Civil utilization of Collocated Microwave Landing System (MLS), dated 9/27/91. New PDF.
34. Order 8260.46D, Departure Procedure (DP) Program, dated 8/20/09. Added PDF of 8260.46D with Changes 1 and 2, dated 9/30/11, incorporated.
35. Order 8260.53, Standard Instrument Departures That Use Radar Vectors to Join RNAV Routes, dated July 25, 2005. New PDF.
36. Order 8260.55, Special Area Navigation Visual Flight Procedures, dated 3/8/10. New.
37. Legal Opinions. Added 109 FAA Legal Interpretations for 2011 and 2012.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through February 22, 2012.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through February 22, 2012.
3. Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Incorporated Changes 188 thru 193, dated February 2, 2012.
4. Legal Opinions. Added 157 FAA Legal Opinions for 2009 and 2010.
5. Order 7110.10V, Flight Services. Added PDF of Revision V, dated February 9, 2012.
6. AC 150/5335-5B, Standardized Method of Reporting Airport Pavement Strength – PCN. Added revision B, dated August 26, 2011.
7. AC 43-16A, Aviation Maintenance Alerts. Added PDFs of January and February Alerts.
8. AC 39-9 CHG 1, Airworthiness Directives Management Process. Added PDF of AC 39-9 with Change 1 incorporated, dated December 13, 2011.
9. AC 25-17A, Transport Airplane Cabin Interiors Crashworthiness Handbook. Added PDF of Revision A, dated May 18, 2009.
10. AC 25-7B CHG 1, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Transport Category Airplanes. Added PDF of Revision B, Change 1, dated December 7, 2011.
11. AC 23-17C, Systems and Equipment Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes and Airships. Added PDF of Revision C, dated November 17, 2011.
12. AC 23-8C, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes. Added PDF of Revision C, dated November 16, 2011.
13. AC 20-107B CHG 1, Composite Aircraft Structure. Incorporated Change 1, dated August 24, 2010.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through February 10, 2012.
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2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through February 10, 2012.
3. Aeronautical Information Manual and Pilot/Controller Glossary. New Basic. Dated and effective February 9, 2012.
4. Order 7110.65U, Air Traffic Control. New Basic. Dated February 9, 2012.
5. AC 00-46E, Aviation Safety Reporting Program (ASRP). Revised. Dated December 16, 2011.
6. AC 20-176, Design Approval Holder Best Practices For Service Bulletins Related To ADs. Dated December 19, 2011.
7. AC 21-29C, Detecting And Reporting Suspected Unapproved Parts. Change 2. Dated August 17, 2011.
8. AC 23.1309-1E, System Safety Analysis And Assessment For Part 23 Airplanes. Revised. Dated November 17, 2011.
9. AC 23.1311-1C, Installation Of Electronic Display In Part 23 Airplanes. Revised. Dated November 11, 2011.
10. AC 25.729-1, Transport Airplane Landing Gear Retracting Mechanism. New. Dated December 28, 2011.
11. AC 35.23-1, Guidance Material For 14 CFR § 35.23 Propeller Control System. New. Dated October 21, 2011.
12. AC 61-83G, Nationally Scheduled FAA-Approved, Industry Conducted Flight Instructor Refresher Course. Revised. Dated September 30, 2011.
13. AC 61-137A, Approval Of Manufacturer’s Required Training Programs. Revised. Dated September 15, 2011.
14. AC 90-96A, Approval Of U.S. Operators And Aircraft To Operate Under IFR In European Airspace Designated For Basic Area Navigation (B-RNAV) And Precision Area Navigation (P-RNAV). Change 1. Dated November 12, 2010.
15. AC 90-114, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Operations. New. Dated December 8, 2011.
16. AC 91-86, Guidance On Carrying Noise Certification Documents On Board Aircraft Operating Outside The United States. New. Dated February 23, 2010.
17. AC 150/5100-13B, DEVELOPMENT OF STATE STANDARDS FOR NONPRIMARY AIRPORTS. Revised. Dated August 31, 2011.
18. AC 150/5300-13, AIRPORT DESIGN. Change 18. Dated December 30, 2011.
19. AC 150/5300-17C, STANDARDS FOR USING REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES IN AIRPORT SURVEYS. Revised. Dated September 30, 2011.
20. AC 150/5340-30F, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR AIRPORT VISUAL AIDS. Revised. Dated September 29, 2011.
21. AC 150/5370-10F – STANDARDS FOR SPECIFYING CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORTS. Revised. Dated September 30, 2011.
22. AC 150/5370-11B – USE OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING IN THE EVALUATION OF AIRPORT PAVEMENTS. Revised. Dated September 30, 2011.
23. Order 8110.4C, Type Certification. Change 5. Dated December 20, 2011.
24. Order 8200.1C, UNITED STATES STANDARD FLIGHT INSPECTION MANUAL. Change 3. Dated November 1, 2010.
25. Order 8260.3B, United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). Change 24. Dated August 31, 2011.
26. Order 8260.19E, FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND AIRSPACE. Revised. Dated August 25, 2010.
27. Order 8260.26E, ESTABLISHING AND SCHEDULING CIVIL PUBLIC-USE STANDARD INSTRUMENT PROCEDURE. Revised. Dated April 14, 2011.
28. Order 8400.12B, REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE 10 (RNP 10) OPERATIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Revised. Dated January 1, 2010.
9. Order 8500.2A, FAA JOB-REQUIRED AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS. Revised. Dated October 3, 2010.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through December 16, 2011.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through December 16, 2011.
3. Air Carrier Regulations, 14 CFR parts 200 – 1199. Updated through December 16, 2011.
4. Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Incorporated Change 184, dated 11/3/11, Change 185, dated 11/16/11, and Change 186, dated 11/16/11.
5. AC 43-16, Aviation Maintenance Alerts. Added November 2011 Alerts.
6. Type Certificate Data Sheets. Added new or revised TCDSs.

New or Updated Publications
1. Federal Aviation Regulations and associated Preambles. Updated through December 2, 2011.
2. Airworthiness Directives and associated AD Preambles. Updated through December 2, 2011.
3. Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS). Incorporated Change 184, dated 11/3/11, Change 185, dated 11/16/11, and Change 186, dated 11/16/11.
4. AC 21-9B, Manufacturers Reporting Failures, Malfunctions, or Defects, dated 8/12/2010.
5. AC 21-20C, Supplier Surveillance, dated 9/24/2009.
6. AC 25.571-1D, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue Evaluation of Structure, dated 1/13/2011.
7. AC 90-91K, North American Route Program, dated 12/11/08.
8. AC 105-2D, Sport Parachuting, dated 5/18/11.
9. AC 135-7A, Part 135: Additional Maintenance Requirements for Aircraft Type Certificated for Nine or Less Passenger Seats, dated 3/28/08.
10. AC 150/5345-28G, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Systems, dated 9/29/2011.
11. AC 150/5370-2F, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction, dated 9/29/11.
12. AC 150/5370-15B, Airside Applications for Artificial Turf, dated 9/30/2011.
13. AC 187-1E, Flight Standards Service Schedule of Charges Outside the United States, dated 9/30/11.