FAA Orders and Policy Statements
Section 01: Organizations & Authorities
Definition
Internal FAA directives that prescribe policies, assign responsibilities, and establish procedures for FAA employees and designees. Orders (such as FAA Order 8110.4 — Type Certification, and FAA Order 8900.1 — Flight Standards Information Management System) provide the procedural framework within which FAA inspectors and engineers conduct their certification and oversight activities. Policy statements and memoranda supplement orders with specific interpretive guidance.
Where This Shows Up
While orders are primarily internal documents, they are publicly available and are essential reading for applicants because they describe how the FAA expects its staff to process applications and evaluate compliance showings.
Primary Sources
The FAA order governing the type certification process for products and articles.
The comprehensive repository of FAA Flight Standards policies and procedures.
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