Aviation Regulators

FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the national aviation authority of the United States. It is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S.

CFR - Title 14

Also known as the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), these are rules prescribed by the FAA governing all aviation activities in the United States. The FARs are part of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

• FAR - Federal Aviation Regulations
• Chapter I - Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
• Subchapter A - Definitions and General Requirements
• Subchapter B - Procedural Rules
• Subchapter C - Aircraft
• Part 21 - Certification Procedures for Products and Articles
• Subchapter D - Airmen
• Part 65 - Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers
• Subchapter F - Air Traffic and General Operating Rules
• Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
• Subchapter H - Schools and Other Certificated Agencies
• Part 145 - Repair Stations
• Part 147 - Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools

EASA

Regulation

The content of the EASA Basic Regulation is complemented by the Implementing Rules (IRs) and the Delegated Regulations (DRs) that are adopted by the European Commission. The Implementing Rules are developed by EASA and are directly applicable in all EU Member States. The Delegated Regulations are developed by the European Commission and are also directly applicable in all EU Member States. These are known as Hard Law since they are legally binding.

Additionally, EASA publishes Soft Law, which includes Certification Specifications (CS), Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), and Guidance Material (GM). These are not legally binding but provide technical information and guidance to assist in the interpretation and application of the Hard Law.

• Hard Law (Regulations)
• Basic Regulation
• IR - Implementing Rule
• Soft Law (Technical information)
• CS - Certification specifications
• AMC - Acceptable Means of Compliance
• GM - Guidance Material

Regulation Structure

Basic Regulation

• Basic Regulation - (EU) 2018/1139
• Easy Access Rules for the Basic Regulation

Initial Airworthiness

• Initial Airworthiness - (EU) No 748/2012
• Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (IR + AMC/GM)
1. Annex I: Part 21 - Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Aircraft Manufacturers)
• Certification Specifications

A detailed description of the airworthiness standards that an aircraft design must meet in order to be granted a type certificate. They are published by EASA and are used by the Agency to certify aircraft and components. They are also used by the industry to design and manufacture aircraft and components.

• Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23)
• Easy Access Rules for Large Aeroplanes (CS-25)

Continuing Airworthiness

• Continuing Airworthiness - (EU) No 1321/2014
• Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness
1. Annex I: Part-M - Continuing airworthiness requirement (Aircraft Operators)

Equivalent to FAR Part 91, Part 43 and Part 145

2. Annex II: Part 145 - Maintenance organisation approvals (Maintenance Organisations)
3. Annex III: Part 66 - Maintenance certifying staff (Maintenance Personnel)

Equivalent to FAR Part 65

4. Annex IV: Part 147 - Maintenance training organisations