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Certification Standards for New TechnologiesJune 9, 2005
Certification Standards for New Technologies
Presentation to: Europe/U.S. International Aviation Safety ConferenceName: Dorenda Baker
Date: June 8, 2005
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OverviewOverview
Certification Issues - Our initiatives and processes
Part 23 Rulemaking Efforts
Recent Safety Related Guidance
New Technology and Associated Guidance
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New InitiativesNew 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”
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Certification – Our ProcessesCertification – 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
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Rulemaking - Small JetsRulemaking - Small Jets
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Background
Rulemaking Efforts – Small JetsRulemaking Efforts – Small Jets
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
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Rulemaking Efforts – Small JetsRulemaking 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
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Summary
Rulemaking Efforts – Small JetsRulemaking Efforts – Small Jets
Proposed Part 23 Jet Rule changes
Incorporated in Part 135 change Package
Over 12500 lbs – Essentially Commuter Cat.
Under 12500 lbs – Normal Category “Plus”
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New Guidance - SystemsNew 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
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New Guidance – AC 23-23New Guidance – AC 23-23
Challenge – Make the document work for all of these
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New Technology - Synthetic VisionNew 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
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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
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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
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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
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Questions?Questions?