Guidance for the Preparation of a Technical Standard Order (TSO)

8150.5 · FAA

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Overview

The Guidance for the Preparation of a Technical Standard Order (TSO) (8150.5) 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: 8150.5
Pages: 10
Chapters: 2

Key points

This order outlines the minimum requirements for creating new or revised Technical Standard Orders (TSOs).
The TSO template provided in this order remains unchanged from the previous version in FAA Order 8150.1D.
New applications for TSOs must meet the requirements specified in the order effective from August 1, 2025.
Manufacturers must provide a statement of conformance and various technical data to support their TSO applications.
The order includes specific requirements for marking, application data, and manufacturer data related to TSOs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this order?

The purpose of this order is to provide the minimum requirements that must be included in any new or revised Technical Standard Order (TSO).

Where can I find this order?

This order can be found on the FAA website at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices and on the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) website at https://drs.faa.gov.

What must manufacturers submit with their TSO applications?

Manufacturers must submit a statement of conformance and various technical data, including operating instructions, installation procedures, and maintenance instructions.

What is the effective date of this order?

The effective date of this order is August 1, 2025.

What are the marking requirements for TSOs?

Mark at least one major component permanently and legibly with all the information required by 14 CFR 45.15(b), and if applicable, identify software and airborne electronic hardware configurations.

Appendix A

8150. 5 Appendix A Appendix A. Administrative Information 1. Authority to Change This Order. The issuance, revision, or cancellation of the material in this order is the responsibility of AIR-600.

2. Suggestions for Improvements. Please forward all comments on deficiencies, clarifications, or improvements regarding the contents of this order to the AIR Directives Management Officer at 9-avs-air-directives-management-officer@faa.gov.

Your suggestions are welcome. FAA Form 1320-19, Directive Feedback Information, is in appendix B of this order for your convenience.

3. Records Management. Refer to the current General Records Schedule (GRS) or FAA Records Retention and Disposition Schedule or contact your respective Service Office Records Coordinator (RC) or File Custodian (FC) for guidance regarding the retention/disposition of records.

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Appendix B

8150. 5 Appendix B Appendix A. Directive Feedback Information Please submit any written comments or recommendations 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 8150.5, Guidance for the Preparation of a Technical Standard Order (TSO) 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 .

be changed as follows: ☐ Recommend paragraph on page (attached 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 (11/23) Supersedes Previous Edition B -1