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 for Part 91 operators, a collaborative effort with industry groups like GAMA and NBAA, to streamline Letter of Authorization (LOA) approvals.
This new process simplifies the application for certain communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) equipment, bundling multiple common LOAs into a single request and streamlining reviews.
The guidance aims to make the previously frustrating LOA process less burdensome and more efficient for owners of technologically advanced aircraft, with initial focus on new OEM aircraft and potential for future expansion.

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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.