FAA Revises Part 23

The FAA December 16 released its long-awaited final rule making significant revisions to small aircraft certification standards. The new FAR Part 23 rule addresses how airplanes weighing up to 19,000 pounds can be certified and implements performance-based airworthiness requirements instead of the prescriptive design requirements it replaces. It apparently offers little regulatory relief to owners or operators of existing or aging aircraft. Given the scope of the rule changes, the FAA is delaying its implementation eight months, to August 30, 2017.

Key Takeaways:

• The FAA released a new performance-based Part 23 rule for certifying small aircraft (up to 19,000 lbs), intended to streamline the development of new models but offering limited immediate benefits for owners of existing or aging aircraft.
• The end of 2016 saw a series of fatal general aviation accidents in the U.S., with early statistics not indicating substantial safety improvements compared to the previous year.
• The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) published five key tips for enhancing safety during winter flying, covering areas like runway condition assessment, avionics compatibility, and proper aircraft preparation.

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