Flight Standards District Office
FSDOSection 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
An FAA field office within the Flight Standards Service responsible for the operational certification and oversight of air carriers, air agencies, and airmen. FSDOs issue air carrier certificates, repair station certificates, and pilot certificates; conduct ramp inspections; perform surveillance of certificated operators; and process field approvals for alterations. FSDOs interface with operators on operational and maintenance matters.
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Primary Sources
FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)FAA
The primary source of FSDO policies and procedures.
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