Summit Aviation Blog – Federal Aviation Regulations

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.