The final rule overhauling Part 23 Airworthiness Standards for GA aircraft officially took effect last summer. Recently the FAA issued 63 means of compliance (MOCs) for Part 23 intended to ease installation of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes while keeping costs down.
FAA Publishes Details of Part 23 Compliance
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has issued 63 Means of Compliance (MOCs) for the overhauled Part 23 Airworthiness Standards concerning General Aviation (GA) aircraft.
- These MOCs aim to simplify the integration of innovative, safety-enhancing technologies into small airplanes while managing costs.
- Developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, the MOCs largely incorporate ASTM consensus standards and provide an acceptable, though not exclusive, path to regulatory compliance.
- This initiative aligns with the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013 and the FAA's stated intent for modernizing airworthiness rules.
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