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 new guidance, developed in collaboration with GAMA and NBAA, to streamline the Letter of Authorization (LOA) application process for Part 91 operators.
This updated guidance simplifies the review of aircraft capabilities, training, and procedures, allowing multiple common LOAs for communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) equipment to be bundled into a single application.
The streamlined process currently applies to Part 91 operators acquiring new aircraft directly from OEMs, with plans for potential future expansion to cover additional LOA application scenarios.

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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.