Synthetic Vision Background

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Certification Standards for New Technologies
Presentation to Europe/U.S. International
Aviation Safety
ConferenceName Dorenda Baker Date June 8, 2005
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Overview

• Certification Issues - Our initiatives and
  processes
• Part 23 Rulemaking Efforts
• Recent Safety Related Guidance
• New Technology and Associated Guidance

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New Initiatives

• Focus on goal of getting safety enhancing
  technologies into existing fleet to reduce
  accidents
• Provide clearer and more timely guidance
  streamline installation approval process for part
  23 avionics systems and improve the level of
  safety
• Streamlining not an excuse to lower the bar

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Certification Our Processes

• Frequently, we play catch up
• Develop concepts for draft rules during first
  certification project
• Certification issues not clear
• Issue papers lessons learned guidance
• Tough on 1st applicant
• Need better coordination Early FAA involvement
  to evaluate design

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Rulemaking - Small Jets
Adam 700

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Rulemaking Efforts Small Jets
Background

• Order 1110.135 established the Part 135/125
  Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)
• The ARC tasked a working group to review part
  23 for small jets the group reviewed normal and
  commuter category rules
• Working group determined that jets under 12,500
  lbs use part 23 with typically applied special
  conditions folded in
• Working group determined jets between 12,500
  and 19,000 pounds use commuter category rules

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Rulemaking Efforts Small Jets

• Working group philosophy - Given equal
  requirements, near-centerline-thrust jets are
  safer than wing-mounted prop airplanes
• Goal - Level the playing field between jets and
  recips so as to encourage the development of jets
• Part 23 requirements should not automatically
  distinguish engine types (for example, single
  engine climb performance)
• High performance airplanes (flight
  characteristics or features beyond those
  considered in this study) may still require
  special conditions

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Rulemaking Efforts Small Jets
Summary

• Proposed Part 23 Jet Rule changes
• Incorporated in Part 135 change Package
• Over 12500 lbs Essentially Commuter Cat.
• Under 12500 lbs Normal Category Plus

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New Guidance - Systems

• AC 23.1309 Equipment, Systems and Installations
  in Part 23 Airplanes
• Proposed revision to reflect part 23 jet
  rules
• AC 23.1311 Installation of Electronic Displays
• Focuses on design and installation
  requirements
• AC 23-23 Standardization Guide for Part 23
  Cockpit Displays

• Streamline certification
• Aid transition from one cockpit to the next
• Industry / FAA best practice document

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New Guidance AC 23-23

• Challenge Make the document work for all of
  these

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New Technology - Synthetic Vision

• Chelton system approved
• Second system close to approval
• Approval for awareness only - no operational
  credit
• Synthetic Vision can not be used to lower
  operational minimums of part 23 aircraft
• FAA NASA Continuing research on displays,
  symbology, color, and pilot workload
• Draft Synthetic Vision and Pathway AC Currently
  open for public comment

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - General
• Will not degrade our current high-level of safety
  when integrated into existing Airspace
• Encompasses all elements that are required for
  safe operation
• Aircraft onboard systems
• Communication links for Command and Control
• Human Interface systems e.g. Ground Control
  Shelters
• Aircraft Support and Operational Personnel will
  be certified

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Working the
  Standards
• Identify Operational Environment
• Define operationally unique characteristics
• Addressing the Humans role
• Investigating new technologies
• Establishing performance and function
• Validate standards
• Timeframe for standards is 3-8 years

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Regulatory
  Approach
• Civil Users
• Experimental Airworthiness Certificate
• Possibility to apply for RD experimental with
  appropriate limitations
• Design Approval
• Exploring Approval Options
• Public Users
• Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

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Questions?