# Federal Register #FAA-2026-14059

FAA seeks comments on renewal of aircraft noise certification information collection

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** January 12, 2027
**Identifier:** FAA-2026-14059
**NAICS:** 336411, 926120

The FAA is seeking public comments on renewing approval for an aircraft noise certification information collection; this is not a procurement opportunity.
- **Government buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation. No sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Purpose:** Collect noise test results under 14 CFR part 36 for subsonic jet airplanes, subsonic transport-category large airplanes, small propeller-driven airplanes, and rotorcraft.
- **Required submission:** Aircraft manufacturers or certification applicants submit a noise compliance report once for each aircraft type certification.
- **Estimated annual burden:** 18 applicants, with an estimated 200 hours per applicant.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No companies are named; no products or procurement services are being requested.

### Description

The Federal Aviation Administration invites comments on renewing OMB approval for an information collection concerning aircraft noise certification under 14 CFR part 36. The collection includes noise certification test results for subsonic jet airplanes, subsonic transport category large airplanes, small propeller-driven airplanes, and rotorcraft. The FAA uses the reports to determine regulatory compliance, and they are required once when an applicant seeks certification of an aircraft type. The notice gives an estimated 18 applicants per year and an estimated 200 hours per applicant for the compliance report.

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