Federal Aviation Administration 0 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Certification Standards for New Technologies Presentation to: Europe/U.S. International Aviation Safety Conference Name: Dorenda Baker Date: June 8, 2005 Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Aviation Administration 1 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Overview  Certification Issues - Our initiatives and processes  Part 23 Rulemaking Efforts  Recent Safety Related Guidance  New Technology and Associated Guidance

Federal Aviation Administration 2 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 New Initiatives  Focus on goal of getting safety enhancing technologies into existing fleet to reduce accidents  Provide clearer and more timely guidance; streamline installation approval process for part 23 avionics systems; and improve the level of safety  Streamlining not an excuse to “lower the bar”

Federal Aviation Administration 3 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Certification – Our Processes  Frequently, we play catch up Develop concepts for draft rules during first certification project –Certification issues not clear –Issue papers + lessons learned = guidance –Tough on 1 st applicant  Need better coordination – Early FAA involvement to evaluate design

Federal Aviation Administration 4 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Rulemaking - Small Jets Adam 700

Federal Aviation Administration 5 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Background Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets  Order established the Part 135/125 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)  The ARC tasked a working group to review part 23 for small jets – the group reviewed normal and commuter category rules  Working group determined that jets under 12,500 lbs use part 23 with typically applied special conditions folded in  Working group determined jets between 12,500 and 19,000 pounds use commuter category rules

Federal Aviation Administration 6 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets  Working group philosophy - Given equal requirements, near- centerline-thrust jets are safer than wing-mounted prop airplanes  Goal - Level the playing field between jets and recips so as to encourage the development of jets  Part 23 requirements should not automatically distinguish engine types (for example, single engine climb performance)  High performance airplanes (flight characteristics or features beyond those considered in this study) may still require special conditions

Federal Aviation Administration 7 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Summary Rulemaking Efforts – Small Jets Proposed Part 23 Jet Rule changes Incorporated in Part 135 change Package Over lbs – Essentially Commuter Cat. Under lbs – Normal Category “Plus”

Federal Aviation Administration 8 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 New Guidance - Systems AC – Equipment, Systems and Installations in Part 23 Airplanes  Proposed revision to reflect part 23 “jet rules” AC – Installation of Electronic Displays  Focuses on design and installation requirements AC – Standardization Guide for Part 23 Cockpit Displays  Streamline certification  Aid transition from one cockpit to the next  Industry / FAA “best practice” document

Federal Aviation Administration 9 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 New Guidance – AC Challenge – Make the document work for all of these

Federal Aviation Administration 10 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 New Technology - Synthetic Vision  Chelton system approved Second system close to approval  Approval for awareness only - no operational credit Synthetic Vision can not be used to lower operational minimums of part 23 aircraft  FAA & NASA Continuing research on displays, symbology, color, and pilot workload  Draft Synthetic Vision and Pathway AC – Currently open for public comment

Federal Aviation Administration 11 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Unmanned Aircraft Systems  Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - General Will not degrade our current high-level of safety when integrated into existing Airspace Encompasses all elements that are required for safe operation: –Aircraft onboard systems –Communication links for Command and Control –Human Interface systems e.g. Ground Control Shelters Aircraft Support and Operational Personnel will be certified

Federal Aviation Administration 12 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Unmanned Aircraft Systems  Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Working the Standards Identify Operational Environment Define operationally unique characteristics Addressing the Human’s role Investigating new technologies Establishing performance and function Validate standards Timeframe for standards is 3-8 years

Federal Aviation Administration 13 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Unmanned Aircraft Systems  Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Regulatory Approach Civil Users –Experimental Airworthiness Certificate  Possibility to apply for R&D experimental with appropriate limitations –Design Approval  Exploring Approval Options Public Users –Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

Federal Aviation Administration 14 Certification Standards for New Technologies June 9, 2005 Questions?