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Federal Aviation Administration FAA AIR Transformation &
Rotorcraft Activities
Rotorcraft Technology Summit
Jorge Castillo, Manager, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, AIR-681, Policy & Innovation, Aircraft Certification Service (AIR)
September 20, 2017
2 Federal Aviation Administration
Air Transformation Rotorcraft Safety Continuum Policy
Statement
ADS-B Installations
3 Federal Aviation Administration
AIR Transformation Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness
Additional information can be found on the AIR Transformation website: www.faa.gov/go/AIRTransformation.
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Benefits of AIR Transformation AIR’s Current Focus
AIR’s Future Focus
Standards
Systems Oversight Compliance
• Encourages early industry engagement and risk-based system surveillance to eliminate barriers from unnecessary FAA involvement during certification
• Improves consistency and standardization by establishing single functional lines for 1) certification, 2) standards and 3) system oversight
• Fosters innovation by engaging industry applicants early to understand new concepts and ensure viable path to compliance
• Provides agility and adaptability to meet the challenges of the dynamic global aviation industry
• Establishes business practices for utilizing metrics for determining efficacy of Industry/FAA associated with compliance/safety and time to market
Compliance
Systems Oversight
Standards
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The Strategy for AIR Transformation
Informs ComprehensiveStrategicPlan
Detailedrequirementsforachievingtransforma5onalchangeacrossallcomponentsofthefutureAircra8Cer5fica5onSafetySystem
IntegratedImplementa7onPlan
InformsDetailedplansforensuringsuccessfulimplementa5ons
Blueprint:StrategicVision
HighlevelmessagingforbroadaudiencesinternalandexternaltotheAIRSafetySystem
Collaboration with stakeholders to identify
requirements, including actions &
timeframes
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AIR is undergoing a phased implementation of the functional organization with realignment the first visible step, which will have a measurable impact on applicants and approval holders.
Next Steps for Implementation
AIR is realigning on July 23, 2017 to institutionalize the process improvements that are currently in progress.
Realignment moves AIR’s existing local offices (ACOs, MIDOs, etc.) to align with AIR’s functional divisions.
During realignment AIR’s existing industry POCs will be retained to ensure seamless relationship management and to facilitate contact with the appropriate AIR employee.
AIR will continue to brief industry on implementation status and to solicit feedback.
As an outcome of realignment, AIR’s directorate structure will cease to exist.
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AIR Before the Organizational Change Aircraft Certification Service
AIR-1, Director, Dorenda Baker AIR-2, Deputy Director, David Hempe
Executive Support Staff (AIR-10)
Brian Morris
Alternative Fuels Program Staff (AIR-20)
Peter White
International Division (AIR-400)
Chris Carter
Design, Manufacturing & Airworthiness
Division (AIR-100)
Susan Cabler, Acting
Planning & Program
Management Division (AIR-500)
Mike Linegang
Transport Directorate (ANM-100) Jeff Duven
Small Airplane Directorate (ACE-100)
Mel Johnson, Acting
Engine and Propeller
Directorate (ANE-100) Colleen
D’Alessandro
Rotorcraft Directorate (ASW-100) Lance Gant
• Policy • ACO’s • MIDO’s • Technical and
Administrative Support
• Policy • ACO’s • MIDO’s • Technical and
Administrative Support
• Policy • ACO’s • MIDO’s • Technical and
Administrative Support
• Policy • ACO’s • MIDO’s • Technical and
Administrative Support
• Technical and Administrative Support
• Policy • Foreign Affairs
• Policy • Technical and
Administrative Support
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After Realignment (July 23, 2017)
Policy & Innovation
Division (AIR-600) Mike Kaszycki,
Acting
Compliance & Airworthiness
Division (AIR-700)
Lance Gant
System Oversight Division (AIR-800)
Jeff Duven
Organizational Performance
Division (AIR-300) Colleen
D’Alessandro
Enterprise Operations
Division (AIR-900)
Mike Linegang, Acting
Alternative Fuels Program Staff
(AIR-20) Peter White
International Division (AIR-400)
Sarbhpreet Sawhney, Acting
• Policy • ACOs • DSCO
• MIDOs • MIOs • BASOO
• AIR-300 Staff (Stood up on October 30, 2016)
• Enterprise-wide Technical and Administrative Support
• Policy • Foreign Affairs
Executive Technical Support Staff
(AIR-10) Brian Morris
Aircraft Certification Service AIR-1, Executive Director
Dorenda Baker
AIR-2, Deputy Executive Director, Regulatory
Operations David Hempe
AIR-3, Deputy Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Chris Carter, Acting
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Functional Division End State
Supports aerospace innovation by creating novel means of compliance, develops and maintains AIR regulations, manages the CSTA program and overall fleet safety, as well as educational outreach.
Policy & Innovation Division (AIR-600)
Compliance & Airworthiness Division
(AIR-700)
Issues all design approvals for both domestic and foreign manufacturers as well as production and airworthiness certificates, executes COS processes, and provides flight test support.
System Oversight Division (AIR-800)
Oversees all FAA approvals, certificates, and bilateral partners in addition to designee and delegation programs.
Organizational Performance Division
(AIR-300)
Monitors and assesses the overall internal health of AIR, and provides strategic leadership for planning and change management within the organization.
Enterprise Operations Division (AIR-900)
Provides core services that enable success throughout AIR, including human resources, financial management, workforce development, IT support and information management.
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Learn more on the public AIR Transformation website:
www.faa.gov/go/AIRTransformation
Find More Information
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Rotorcraft Safety Continuum for
Systems & Equipment Policy Statement (PS)
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Rotorcraft Safety Continuum for Systems & Equipment
• Policy Statement establishes the 4 classes of normal category rotorcraft (Part 27).
• Provides a tailored approach to certification of systems & equipment in Part 27 rotorcraft − Balances risk and safety requirements − Determines appropriate level of rigor in standards, policies, and
processes − Allows FAA to focus safety resources in a manner consistent with the
public’s expectations • Single Engine IFR Concept Paper was one input to the policy statement,
among other broader drivers
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Table 1. Normal Category Rotorcraft Classes
Class Description
I Reciprocating Engine Occupants 5 or less including crew
II Single Turbine Engine
Occupants 5 or less including crew Up to 4000lbs Max Gross Weight
III Single Turbine Engine
Occupants 6 or more including crew 4001-7000lbs Max Gross Weight
IV Twin Turbine
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Table 2. Relationship Among Normal Category (CAR 6 & Part 27) Rotorcraft Classes, Probabilities, Severity of Failure Conditions, and System Development Assurance Level
(FDAL/IDAL)
Classification of Failure Conditions
No Safety Effect <----Minor-----> <----Major----> <--Hazardous---> < Catastrophic>
Allowable Qualitative Probability
No Probability Requirement
Probable Remote Extremely Remote
Extremely Improbable
Effect on Rotorcraft No effect on operational
capabilities or safety
Slight reduction in functional
capabilities or safety margins
Significant reduction in functional
capabilities or safety margins
Large reduction in functional
capabilities or safety margins
Normally with hull loss
Effect on Occupants Inconvenience for passengers
Physical discomfort for passengers
Physical distress to passengers, possibly
including injuries
Serious or fatal injury to an occupant
Multiple fatalities
Effect on Flight Crew
No effect on flight crew
Slight increase in workload or use of
emergency procedures
Physical discomfort or a significant
increase in workload
Physical distress or excessive workload
impairs ability to perform tasks
Fatal Injury or incapacitation
Classes of Rotorcraft
Allowable Quantitative Probabilities and System Development Assurance Levels (FDAL/IDAL) (Note 1)
Class I Reciprocating Engine Occupants 5 or less including crew
No Probability or
Development Assurance Levels
Requirement
<10-3
D Notes 1, 2
<10-4
C Notes 1, 2 and 4
<10-5
C Notes1, 2
<10-6
C Notes 1, 2 and 3
Class II Single Turbine Engine Occupants 5 or less including crew Up to 4000lbs Max Gross Weight
No Probability or
Development Assurance Levels
Requirement
<10-3
D Notes 1, 2
<10-5
C Notes 1, 2
<10-6
C Notes 1, 2
<10-7
C Notes 1, 2 and 3
Class III Single Turbine Engine Occupants 6 or more including crew 4001-7000lbs Max Gross Weight
No Probability or
Development Assurance Levels
Requirement
<10-3
D Notes 1, 2
<10-5
C Notes 1, 2
<10-7
C Notes 1, 2
<10-8
B Notes 1, 2, 3 and 5
Class IV Twin Turbine
No Probability or
Development Assurance Levels
Requirement
<10-3
D Notes 1, 2
<10-5
C Notes 1, 2
<10-7
B Notes 1, 2
<10-9
A Notes 1, 2 and 3
Note 1: The letters of the alphabet denote the typical FDAL/IDAL System Development Assurance. Note 2: Numerical values indicate an order of probability of failure range and are provided here as a reference. A qualitative analysis is allowed to justify minor and major failure conditions. Note 3: At rotorcraft function level, no single failure will result in a Catastrophic Failure Condition. Note 4. Secondary systems must meet the same criteria if they are installed to meet the probability requirements. Note 5: This requirement can be met by a dual system of sufficient robustness, reliability, and independence.
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Rotorcraft Safety Continuum
• Public comments collected, reviewed & revised policy.
• Policy Statement PS-ASW-27-15 released on June 30, 2017
• Continuing to coordinate with EASA, TCCA & ANAC
• Considering future expansion of application of safety continuum concept in other areas (e.g. HIRF, Equipment Qualification, etc.)
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Rotorcraft ADS-B Installations
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ADS-B Equipage Overview • Equip 2020 Quarterly Meetings Continue
• Regulators and Industry collaborative effort
• ADS-B Mandate Date is Firm 1/1/2020 • Equipment available and affordable
• Numerous compliant solution combinations
• Installation approval obstacles reduced • Policies, guidance, procedures and education
• The FAA has proactively relieved barriers • The ball is in owner/operator’s court
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ADS-B Policies and Guidance List
• AFS-360_2016-03-02-Installation Approval for ADS-B OUT Systems via Field Approval Process
• AFS Technical White Paper-Clarification of how to utilize AFS-360_2016-03-02 (link found in AFS-300 Job Aid)
• AIR-15-140-DM30-ODA Procedures on PNL Requirements for ADS-B Out Certification Projects
• AIR-15-140-DM37-Supplemental Guidance to ODA on PNL Requirements for ADS-B Out Projects
• AC20-165B-Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast OUT Systems
• AC20-172B-Airworthiness Approval of Automatic Dependent-Broadcast IN Systems
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Installation Compliance Issues • Improper Flight ID parameters at installation
• Improper Air/Ground mode switching
• FAA Flight Standards and various Industry Associations conducting outreach to installation facilities and repair stations to assist & educate.
• Violations won’t start until after 1/1/2020
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Questions?