Aircraft Certification

This is the parent page for our collection of articles discussing selected topics regarding the aircraft certification process, aircraft certification regulations / airworthiness standards, and associated accepted means of compliance, not only from the perspective of flight test, but also their ramifications for operational pilots and flight instructors.

Articles on Aircraft Certification and Airworthiness Standards

• A useful list of publications related to aircraft certification, such as FAA Advisory Circulars, Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC), and flight test plan and report writing guides can be found in the extensive test pilot literature / flight test engineering bibliography section of our website.
• A Guide to ASTM Aircraft Certification Standards and 14 CFR Part 23 Amendment 23-64
• Informal Guide to Taking the DER and ODA Engineering UM Training Courses of the Designee Registration System on the FAA website.

Common Misconceptions about Aircraft Certification and Airworthiness Standards

In this subsection we present articles informing operational pilots and flight instructors about common misconception regarding aircraft certification and airworthiness standards.

• Different Definitions of Maneuvering Speed and their Ramifications for Aircraft Operations

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