Regulations and Government
Congress Mulls New GA Certification Rules

Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.), whose district includes Wichita, has introduced a House bill to implement changes in the certification process for light general aviation aircraft. H.R.1848, the “Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013,” has already been referred to the House aviation subcommittee for further legislative action.

In a report filed with the FAA last month, the FAA’s Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) made recommendations that would–as stated by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta–double safety and cut certification costs in half for small general aviation aircraft.