Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA20260430
FAA Proposed Rule to Modernize Transport Airplane and Propulsion Certification Standards
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
FAA20260430
NAICS
926120
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update airworthiness regulations for transport category airplanes and propulsion systems. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a regulatory action affecting all manufacturers and modifiers of transport category airplanes and propulsion systems - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the action pertains to regulatory requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Modernizes certification standards to reduce reliance on exemptions, special conditions, and equivalent level of safety findings - Removes Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 109 from part 25 and relocates certain requirements - Addresses recommendations from industry and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) - Harmonizes FAA regulations with international standards, especially those of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - Impact: - Affects manufacturers and modifiers of transport category airplanes and propulsion systems by changing certification processes and requirements
Description
The FAA proposes to amend various airworthiness regulations to modernize certification standards for transport category airplanes and propulsion systems. The rule aims to reduce the number of exemptions, special conditions, and equivalent level of safety findings required during certification, thereby reducing costs and time for both industry and FAA. It includes removing Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 109 from part 25 and relocating certain requirements. The proposal also addresses industry and National Transportation Safety Board recommendations and harmonizes FAA regulations with international standards.