Aircraft Certification Service – Organizational Structure and Functions

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Overview

The Aircraft Certification Service – Organizational Structure and Functions (8100.5E) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: FAA
Document: 8100.5E
Pages: 12
Chapters: 2

Key points

This order describes the organizational structure and functions of the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) effective April 9, 2023.
The order cancels FAA Order 8100.5D and FAA Order 8000.80A.
Significant changes include the formation of the Integrated Certificate Management Division and the consolidation of twelve Aircraft Certification Offices into three branches.
AIR is responsible for design and production approval, airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness programs for civil and foreign aviation products.
The organizational structure of AIR includes the Office of the Executive Director, Executive Staff Office, Senior Technical Experts Staff Office, International Office, and six divisions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of FAA Order 8100.5E?

The purpose of this order is to describe the organizational structure and functions of the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR).

What changes were made in the new order compared to the previous one?

The new order includes the formation of a new Integrated Certificate Management Division, consolidation of certification offices, and realignment of various functions to enhance integration and collaboration.

Who is the audience for this order?

The audience includes all FAA and AIR personnel, delegated organizations and designees, and external stakeholders.

Where can I find this order?

This order can be found on the FAA website and the Dynamic Regulatory System website.

What are the main responsibilities of AIR?

AIR is responsible for developing regulations and safety standards, issuing design and production approvals, providing oversight of FAA approvals, and supporting aerospace innovation.

Appendix A

04/09/2023 8100.5E Appendix A Appendix A. Administrative Information 1. Distribution. This order is distributed to all AIR employees and internal FAA stakeholders.

2. Authority to Change This Order. The issuance, revision, or cancellation of the material in this order is the responsibility of AIR-1. However, changes cannot alter delegations of authority, relationships, or responsibilities set by FAA Order 1100.1, FAA Organization – Policies and Standards .

3. Suggestions for Improvements. Please forward all comments on deficiencies, clarifications, or improvements regarding the contents of this order to the Directives Management Officer at 9-AVS-AIR-Directives-Management-Officer@faa.gov or complete the feedback form online at Dynamic Regulatory System . Your suggestions are welcome. FAA Form 1320-19, Directive Feedback Information , is in appendix B of this order for your convenience.

4. Records Management. Refer to FAA Order 0000.1, FAA Standard Subject Classification System ; FAA Order 1350.14, Records Management ; or your office Records Management Officer (RMO)/Directives Management Officer (DMO) for guidance regarding retention or disposition of records.

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Appendix B

8100.5E Appendix B Appendix B. Directive Feedback Information Please submit any written comments or recommendation for improving this directive or suggest new items or subjects to be added to it. Also, if you find an error, please tell us about it.

Subject: Order 8100.5E, Aircraft Certification Service – Organizational Structure and Functions To: Directive Management Officer: 9-AVS-AIR-Directives-Management-Officer@faa.gov (Please mark all appropriate line items) ܆ An error (procedural or typographical) has been noted in paragraph _______ on page _______.

܆ Recommend paragraph _______ on page _______ be changed as follows: (attach separate sheet if necessary) ܆ In a future change to this order, please include coverage on the following subject: (briefly describe what you want added.)

܆ Other comments: ܆ I would like to discuss the above. Please contact me.

Submitted by: __________________________________Date: __________________ Telephone Number: __________________Routing Symbol: _________________ FAA Form 1320-19 (08/21) Supersedes Previous Edition B-1