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FAA Releases Part 23 Rewrite Plan

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 09:37 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA has proposed new, performance-based Part 23 certification rules for light aircraft (up to 19 passengers and under 19,000 lbs), replacing the current prescriptive requirements.
These reforms aim to make it less arduous and costly to introduce new safety technologies into aircraft, without compromising existing safety standards.
The initiative follows years of re-evaluation, a 2013 congressional mandate, and is currently supported by a proposed FAA reauthorization bill.
Industry leaders anticipate the changes will enhance safety, bolster general aviation jobs, and increase the global competitiveness of manufacturers.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.