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 to streamline the application process for Letters of Authorization (LOAs) governing specific communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) equipment.
Developed through collaborative efforts with industry groups like GAMA and NBAA, the new process bundles multiple common LOA requests into a single application, aiming to significantly reduce the burden and enhance efficiency for owners of technologically advanced aircraft.
Initially applicable to Part 91 operators purchasing new aircraft directly from OEMs, these standardized procedures are expected to extend 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.