rEGULATORY uPDATES

In an effort to promote consistency and standardization, the AEA petitioned the FAA for acceptance of the ASTM standard as an acceptable means of compliance. As an FAA-recognized AMC, this document is essentially the same as if it was published as an advisory circular.

The European Aviation Safety Agency has published its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 2019-05.

On April 1, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration published its policy for authorizations to operators of aircraft that are not equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment.

On March 12, 2019, the Aircraft Electronics Association sent a letter to Nicholas Robinson, Director General of Transport Canada, Civil Aviation, in regards to Nav Canada's proposal for ADS-B requirements in Canadian Airspace.

In August 2017, Nav Canada published a term of reference to develop its report on "Canadian ADS-B Out Performance Requirement Mandate."

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has proposed a revision to AC 43-14, Standard Design Changes: Acceptable Technical Data.

The Aircraft Electronics Association has commented on the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's proposed regulation for Part 43, "Maintenance of general aviation and aerial work aircraft."

The Federal Aviation Administration eliminates the requirement for operators to apply for an RVSM authorization when their aircraft are equipped with qualified ADS-B Out systems and meet specific altitude-keeping equipment requirements for operations in RVSM airspace.

The European Aviation Safety Agency has published its proposed regular update of the certification specifications for standard changes & standard repairs (CS-STAN) -- Issue 3.

Because of the confusion related to deferring repair or replacement of inoperable equipment, the Aircraft Electronics Association recently asked the Federal Aviation Administration for clarification.