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 issued 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 accelerate the market introduction of safety-enhancing technologies and promote global acceptance of airplanes and products by transitioning to performance-based airworthiness standards.
- Industry groups, such as GAMA, praise the update as a significant breakthrough that will allow manufacturers to innovate more nimbly and cost-effectively compared to previous prescriptive design requirements.
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