Use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS–B) Out in Support of Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Operations*
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action revises the FAA’s requirements for application to operate in RVSM airspace. The amendment eliminates the requirement for operators to apply for...
FAA Notice N 8900. 491 Decommissioning OpSpec/MSpec/LOA A153 & A353, ADS-B Out Operations Outside of U.S.-Designated Airspace
The FAA has decommissioned OpSpec/MSpec/LOA A153 & A353 recently and the OpSpec/MSpec/LOA for ADS-B Out is no longer required inside or outside the United States as of the effective date of the Notice. Please review attached for more specific information. Please...
Updated FAA LOA/OpSpec A056 CPDLC & ADS-C Performance Based Communication Surveillance & FAA Notice N8900.455
The FAA at the US State Department's request, has added additional requirements for current holders' of LOA/OpSpec A056 CPDLC & ADS-C for Performance Based Communication Surveillance. New applications are more in-depth and all current holders must...
MMEL Not Accepted by ICAO States, Europe, and Preparing for European Ramp Inspections – SAFA
Preparing for European Ramp Inspections Knowing the EASA rules and documenting compliance makes SAFA ramp inspections go more smoothly. November 7, 2017 Note - This affects all Europe, EASA Member States, China, India, and is an ICAO requirement for all ICAO States....
EFB, MS Tablet, & iPad Requirements For 14 CFR 91 Operators
EFB, MS Tablet, & iPad legal briefing – what pilots need to know The FAA has requirements for 14 CFR 91 Owners and Operators for "Paperless" cockpits for best practice and ensuring the FAA requirements are met, Owners and Operators are required to refer to the...