FAAFinal Rule

Accepted Means of Compliance: Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Airplanes

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Summary

This FAA rule updates the safety standards that airplane manufacturers must follow when building standard passenger planes. It clarifies which methods and tests companies can use to prove their aircraft are safe enough to fly, helping ensure that commercial airplanes meet consistent safety requirements.

Key Points

  • 1The rule defines acceptable ways for airplane manufacturers to demonstrate that their aircraft meet FAA safety standards
  • 2It applies to normal category airplanes, which are standard commercial passenger aircraft used for regular flights
  • 3Manufacturers can use various approved methods and compliance approaches to prove airworthiness instead of following a single rigid path
  • 4The updated standards help ensure consistency in how safety is evaluated across the aviation industry
  • 5This affects airplane design, testing, and certification processes that ultimately impact the safety of commercial air travel for passengers

Key Dates

Published

May 20, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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