The FAA issued its final version of an updated Part 23 that overhauls the airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes weighing less than 19,000 pounds with 19 or fewer seats.
FAA Releases New Part 23
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has finalized an updated Part 23, overhauling airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes weighing less than 19,000 pounds with 19 or fewer seats.
- The new rule aims to reduce the time and cost for bringing safety-enhancing technologies to market and promote global acceptance through performance-based certification standards.
- Industry groups, like GAMA, consider this a breakthrough that will enable manufacturers to innovate more nimbly and cost-effectively by moving away from overly prescriptive design requirements.
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