Regulations and Government
FAA Seeks Faster Certifications

In an effort to strengthen and speed up the certification process for Part 23 aircraft, a government/industry working group is trying to find a better approach to getting aircraft, avionics and powerplants to the market faster.

The Part 23 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) came to life about a year ago to develop better ways to get the job done. About 120 industry and government representatives from around the world are participating in the discussions, which will lead to recommendations for a rewrite of Part 23 certification rules. Part 23 includes everything from single-engine piston aircraft to small jets.