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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/technology/" class="nav-link">Technology</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/weather/" class="nav-link">Weather</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </section> </section></li><li class="ultimenu__item uitem has-ultimenu"><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports" class="ultimenu__link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/62561">Airports<span class="caret" aria-hidden="true"></span></a><section class="ultimenu__flyout is-htb"> <section class="ultimenu__region region region--count-2 d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row py-3 region-ultimenu-main-airports"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-airports-1-menu" id="block-subnav-airports-1" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--airports--1"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-airports-1-menu">Subnav: Airports 1</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-airports-1" block="block-subnav-airports-1" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/acrp/" class="nav-link">Airport Cooperative Research Program</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/" class="nav-link">Airport Improvement Program</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_compliance/" class="nav-link">Airport Compliance</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_development/" class="nav-link">Major Airport Development</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_rescue_grants/" class="nav-link">Airport Rescue Grants</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/" class="nav-link">Airport Safety</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airport_certification/" class="nav-link">Airport Certification</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/cares_act/" class="nav-link">CARES Act Grants</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/crrsaa/" class="nav-link">Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-airports-2-menu" id="block-subnav-airports-2" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--airports--2"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-airports-2-menu">Subnav: Airports 2</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-airports-2" block="block-subnav-airports-2" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/engineering/" class="nav-link">Engineering, Design, & Construction</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/" class="nav-link">Environmental Programs</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/news_information/" class="nav-link">News & Information</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/pfc/" class="nav-link">Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/" class="nav-link">Planning & Capacity</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/" class="nav-link">Resources</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/regions/" class="nav-link">Regions</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/" class="nav-link">Runway Safety</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/runway_safety/videos/" class="nav-link">Airport Safety Information Video Series</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </section> </section></li><li class="ultimenu__item uitem has-ultimenu"><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots" class="ultimenu__link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/73471">Pilots & Airmen<span class="caret" aria-hidden="true"></span></a><section class="ultimenu__flyout is-htb"> <section class="ultimenu__region region region--count-2 d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row py-3 region-ultimenu-main-pilots-airmen"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-airmen-1-menu" id="block-subnav-airmen-1" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--airmen--1"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-airmen-1-menu">Subnav: Airmen 1</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-airmen-1" block="block-subnav-airmen-1" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/" class="nav-link">Find an Aviation Medical Examiner</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/" class="nav-link">Become a Pilot</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/intl/" class="nav-link">International Flight</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/lic_cert/" class="nav-link">Pilot Certificates & Records</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/medical_certification" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/79721">Medical Certification</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-airmen-2-menu" id="block-subnav-airmen-2" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--airmen--2"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-airmen-2-menu">Subnav: Airmen 2</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-airmen-2" block="block-subnav-airmen-2" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/regs/" class="nav-link">Pilot Regulations</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/mechanics" class="nav-link">Mechanics</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/" class="nav-link">Airmen Certification</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/training_testing" class="nav-link">Training & Testing</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/rights/" class="nav-link">Pilot's Bill of Rights</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </section> </section></li><li class="ultimenu__item uitem has-ultimenu"><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research" class="ultimenu__link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/52471">Data & Research<span class="caret" aria-hidden="true"></span></a><section class="ultimenu__flyout is-htb"> <section class="ultimenu__region region region--count-2 d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row py-3 region-ultimenu-main-data-research"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-data-research-1-menu" id="block-subnav-data-research-1" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--data-research--1"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-data-research-1-menu">Subnav: Data & Research 1</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-data-research-1" block="block-subnav-data-research-1" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/accident_incident/" class="nav-link">Accident & Incident Data</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/aviation/" class="nav-link">Aviation Forecasts</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/aviation_data_statistics/" class="nav-link">Aviation Data & Statistics</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/commercial_space_data/" class="nav-link">Commercial Space Data</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-data-research-2-menu" id="block-subnav-data-research-2" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--data-research--2"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-data-research-2-menu">Subnav: Data & Research 2</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-data-research-2" block="block-subnav-data-research-2" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/funding_grant/" class="nav-link">Funding & Grant Data</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/passengers_cargo/" class="nav-link">Passengers & Cargo</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/" class="nav-link">Research</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/data_research/safety/" class="nav-link">Safety</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </section> </section></li><li class="ultimenu__item uitem has-ultimenu"><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies" class="ultimenu__link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/34946">Regulations<span class="caret" aria-hidden="true"></span></a><section class="ultimenu__flyout is-htb"> <section class="ultimenu__region region region--count-2 d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row py-3 region-ultimenu-main-regulations"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-regulations-1-menu" id="block-subnav-regulations-1" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--regulations--1"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-regulations-1-menu">Subnav: Regulations 1</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-regulations-1" block="block-subnav-regulations-1" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/" class="nav-link">Advisory Circulars</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/airworthiness_directives/" class="nav-link">Airworthiness Directives</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/" class="nav-link">FAA Regulations</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/forms" class="nav-link">Forms</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/" class="nav-link">Handbooks & Manuals</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/" class="nav-link">Orders & Notices</a> 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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/" class="nav-link">Rulemaking</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html" class="nav-link">Temporary Flight Restrictions</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/" class="nav-link">Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM)</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </section> </section></li><li class="ultimenu__item uitem has-ultimenu"><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space" class="ultimenu__link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/52171">Space<span class="caret" aria-hidden="true"></span></a><section class="ultimenu__flyout is-htb"> <section class="ultimenu__region region region--count-2 d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row py-3 region-ultimenu-main-space"> <nav aria-labelledby="block-subnav-space-1-menu" id="block-subnav-space-1" class="block block-menu navigation menu--subnav--space--1"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-subnav-space-1-menu">Subnav: Space 1</h2> <ul id="block-subnav-space-1" block="block-subnav-space-1" class="clearfix nav d-flex flex-column flex-xl-row"> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/licenses" class="nav-link" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/52416">Licenses, Permits & Approvals</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/search_resources/" class="nav-link">Resources</a> </li> <li class="nav-item font-weight-normal text-transform-normal w-100"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/legislation_regulation_guidance/" class="nav-link">Legislation & Policies, Regulations & 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Guidance documents linking to this website lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute, regulation or incorporated into a contract. The FAA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on this website, except to establish historical facts. The FAA follows <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/12/27/2019-26672/administrative-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures">DOT's Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures</a> for issuing guidance documents.</p> <p>The FAA actively maintains its guidance materials on the databases provided below. However, in the event that specific guidance documents are not included on these databases, please refer to additional guidance organized by topic below.</p> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/">Advisory Circulars</a>: The Advisory Circular (AC) system provides a single, uniform, agency-wide system that the FAA uses to deliver advisory material to FAA customers, industry, the aviation community, and the public. ACs cover a broad range of topics within the FAA. The FAA maintains all current and updated ACs in a single database.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/">Orders and Notices</a>: FAA orders and notices are issued by the FAA as guidance material for FAA personnel. While FAA personnel are the primary audience for orders/notices, the aviation industry may use orders/notices as reference and the general public may find particular orders/notices of interest. The FAA maintains all of its current and updated orders and notices on a single database.</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/search?conditions%5Bagencies%5D%5B%5D=federal-aviation-administration&conditions%5Bterm%5D=Federal+Aviation+Administration&conditions%5Btype%5D%5B%5D=NOTICE">FAA Federal Register Notices</a>: This link provides direct access to FAA guidance published in the Federal Register. The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/">Handbooks & Manuals</a>: The FAA publishes versions of handbooks and manuals for beginners and aviation professionals. Publications are updated periodically to reflect new FAA regulations and technical developments. <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aircraft/">Aircraft</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/">Aviation</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/examiners_inspectors/">Examiners and Inspectors</a></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/document_lookup/">Airports Guidance Catalog</a>: All airports-related guidance is contained on their catalog. The Office of Airports provides leadership in planning and developing a safe and efficient national airport system. The office has responsibility for all programs related to airport safety and inspections; standards for airport planning, engineering, construction, and operation; financial assistance programs including the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program; noise and other environmental matters; airport rates and charges; compliance with grant assurances; airport privatization; and many other issues.</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://rgl.faa.gov/">Regulations and Guidance Library (RGL)</a>: RGL contains aircraft certification regulatory, certification, and safety information documents. These guidance documents include (but are not limited to) Policy Statements, Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins, and TSOs.</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://fsims.faa.gov/">Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)</a>: The Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS) is a web-based repository of Flight Standards policy and guidance documents.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/">Information for Operators (InFOs)</a>: An InFO contains valuable information for operators that should help them meet certain administrative, regulatory, or operational requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety. InFOs are maintained on a single database.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/">Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFOs)</a>: A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. SAFOs are maintained on a single database.</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/">Notices to Missions (NOTAMs)</a>: NOTAMs exist to help aviators access safety-critical information that identifies where flying is allowed, any issues with departure/arrival airports, and other crucial aviation information. NOTAMs are maintained and regularly updated on a single database.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/faq">Frequently Asked Questions</a>: The FAA maintains a database of Frequently Asked Questions, some of which provide guidance on a variety of aviation-related topics.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/tv">FAA TV</a>: The FAA maintains a searchable online repository of many of its agency-produced videos, some of which contain guidance.</li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/coronavirus/guidance_resources">Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information from the FAA</a>: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proactively taking steps to help address the widespread economic and health effects that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the aviation industry. The FAA continues to evaluate a large number of requests from across all aviation industry sectors to help address COVID-19-related effects.</li> </ul><h2>Air Traffic</h2> <p>The FAA is responsible for providing safe and efficient air navigation services. Air Traffic stakeholders are commercial and private aviation and the military. Air Traffic employees include controllers, technicians, engineers, and support personnel whose daily efforts keep aircraft moving safely through the nation's skies. Additional Air Traffic guidance includes:</p> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav">Aeronautical Information Services</a> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/aero_data">Aeronautical Data</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/safety_alerts">Alerts/Notices</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/criticaldme">Critical DME List</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products">Digital Products</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/faq">FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/procedures">Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/obst_data">Obstacle Data</a></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/environmental_issues">Air Traffic Organization Environmental Reviews</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications">Air Traffic Organization Plans and Publications (Manuals, Publications, Plans, Air Traffic Procedures Bulletins)</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/mission_support/faa_contract_tower_program/#resources">FAA Contract Tower Program Guidance</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/separation_standards/rvsm/documentation">Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Documentation</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/systemops/perf_analysis/slot_administration/">Slot Administration</a></li> </ul><h2>Aviation Safety</h2> <p>Aviation Safety includes certification, production approval, and continued airworthiness of aircraft; and certification of pilots, mechanics, and others in safety-related positions. Additional Aviation Safety guidance is listed below.</p> <ul><li>Aerospace Medicine Guidance <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/drug_alcohol/">Industry Drug and Alcohol Testing Guidance</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/pilots/safety/pilotsafetybrochures">Aeromedical Safety Brochures</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification">Medical Certification Guidance</a></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airline_certification">Air Carrier and Air Agency Certification</a></li> <li>Aircraft Certification <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals">Design Approvals</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/delegated_organizations/information_">Information for Organization Designation Authorizations (ODAs)</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/international">International Aircraft Certification</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/light_sport">Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) Guidance</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/production_approvals/mfg_best_practice">Manufacturing Best Practices</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/repair">Repair Stations</a></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry">Aircraft Registration</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations">Designees and Delegations</a></li> <li>Flight Standards <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification">Airmen Certification</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/cabin_safety">Cabin Safety</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afx/afs/afs400/afs430/tech_docs/">Flight Research and Analysis Group Technical Documents</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/">National Simulator Program</a>. The National Simulator Program (NSP) Branch establishes standards for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) that are published in 14 CFR part 60 and perform FSTD qualification activities. <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/bulletins/">Flight Simulation Training Device Qualification (FSTD) — Information Bulletins</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/sqms/">National Simulator Program — Simulation Quality Management System (SQMS)</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/fstd_dir/">Flight Simulation Training Device Qualification Guidance (FSTD) Directives</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/nsp/sip/">National Simulator Program — Simulator Implementation Procedures (SIP)</a></li> </ul></li> <li>Training & Testing <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training">Training Resources and Guides</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing">Testing</a></li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/lasers/laser_education">Outdoor Laser Operations</a></li> </ul><h2>Commercial Space</h2> <p>Commercial Space Transportation is FAA's only space-related line of business. It manages its licensing and regulatory work as well as a variety of programs and initiatives to ensure the health and facilitate the growth of the U.S. commercial space transportation industry.</p> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/search_resources/guidance">Commercial Space Guidance</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/licensing_process">Commercial Space Licensing Process</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/licenses">Commercial Space Transportation Licenses</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/legislation_policies">Commercial Space Legislation & Policies</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/legislation_policies">Space Transportation Environmental Review</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/space/licenses/safety_approvals">Safety Approval Guidance & Checklists</a></li> </ul><h2>Environmental</h2> <p>This section includes additional guidance related to FAA environmental studies, research, and design.</p> <ul><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230321043558/https://aedt.faa.gov/">Aviation Environmental Design Tool</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/apl/research">Environment and Energy Research & Development</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/policy_guidance/envir_policy">Environmental Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/apl/research/environmental_policy">Environmental Standards, Market Based Measures & Policy Options</a></li> </ul><h2>Office of the Chief Counsel</h2> <p>The Office of the Chief Counsel provides legal services to the FAA Administrator and all agency organizations worldwide. Legal interpretations and opinions are publicly available online, as well as other helpful guidance materials.</p> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_opinions">Aircraft Registration Legal Opinions</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/practice_areas/adjudication/civil_penalty">Civil Penalty Appeals</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/practice_areas/regulations/interpretations">Legal Interpretations Database</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/agc/practice_areas/adjudication/agc70">Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/privacy">Privacy Policy</a></li> </ul><h2>Security and Hazardous Materials Safety</h2> <p>The FAA helps ensure aviation safety, supports national security, and promotes an efficient airspace system. This is accomplished through a variety of disciplines including: personnel security, physical and technical security, cyber security, interagency communications, intelligence and investigations, law enforcement support, and hazardous materials safety.</p> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/investigations/airmen_duidwi">Airmen DUI/DWI</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/resources/guidelines">Hazardous Materials</a> <ul><li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe">Passenger Resources</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/air_carriers/resources">Air Carrier Resources</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/general/how-ship-aerosols">Aerosols</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/general/interactive-guide-shipping-lithium-batteries">Batteries</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/general/faa-flammable-liquids-shipping-guidance">Flammable Liquid</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20230321043558/https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/safecargo/faq">Hazmat FAQ</a></li> </ul></li> </ul><h2>Unmanned Aircraft Systems</h2> <p>The FAA has guidance available to operators and stakeholders regarding UAS operations, safety, regulation, and guidance. 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