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FAA Releases Part 23 Rewrite Plan

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 09:37 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The FAA has proposed new, performance-based certification rules to replace the current Part 23 regulations for light aircraft (up to 19 passengers/19,000 lbs).
These new rules aim to make it less arduous and costly to introduce new safety technologies by shifting from prescriptive requirements, without reducing safety standards.
This reform, mandated by a 2013 act and supported by industry, is expected to enhance safety, bolster general aviation jobs, and increase industry competitiveness globally.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.