FAA Releases LOA Guidance for Part 91 Operators

The update outlines streamlined compliance with various communication, navigation, and equipment approvals.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 01:38 PM ET

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The FAA’s guidance allows for a new process in which Part 91 operators can obtain approval for implementation of new aircraft with NextGen communications, navigation, and surveillance technology into their operations. [Courtesy: NBAA]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA has released updated guidance to streamline the Letter of Authorization (LOA) application process for Part 91 operators regarding certain communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) equipment.
Developed in collaboration with industry groups like GAMA and NBAA, the new process simplifies the review of aircraft capabilities, training, and procedures, allowing multiple common LOAs to be requested in a single application.
This aims to significantly reduce the burden and frustration for owners of new, technologically advanced aircraft, enhancing efficiency and clarity in the LOA approval process.
Initially applicable to Part 91 operators purchasing new aircraft from OEMs, the guidance is expected to expand to other LOA application scenarios in the future.

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The FAA has released updated guidance for Part 91 operators to streamline the application process for certain letter of authorization (LOA) approvals governing the use of specific communications, navigation, and surveillance equipment.

The published report follows collective efforts between the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and the FAA’s Flight Technologies and Procedures divisions.