FAA TSO Program Initiatives

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1 FAA TSO Program Initiatives Presented to: EASA ETSO/TSO Workshop Presented to: By: By: Carol Martineau Date: Date: Overview Highlights of new FAA TSO Policies Upcoming FAA activities for TSO/LODAs New/Revised TSOs in 2008 and 2009 Accessing FAA TSO Information 2

2 Planned FAA Policies for TSO Program Revision to TSO Order b (8150.1c) Improve clarity on TSO approval process Incorporate existing TSO policy memos Clarify differences between TSOA/LODA Targeted to be issued in Planned FAA Policy Affecting TSO Program Advisory Circular (AC) on TSO process Compliment TSO c Applies to TSOA/LODA applicants/holders ACs are one way but not the only way to meet regulations Targeting for public comment in

3 Upcoming FAA activities for TSO/LODAs Current policies & regulations regarding TSO/LODAs do not effectively address the complexity & installation issues being encountered Formed a National FAA TSO Team to examine the current policies and regulations regarding TSO/LODAs The team will determine the need to improve the effectiveness of the TSO/LODA processes The team will issue a plan with specific recommendations, as needed, to ensure parts approved under Part 21, Subpart O meet the TSO performance standards & facilitate installation approval A public FAA TSO Workshop is planned 3 rd quarter FY09 to provide the details of this plan to Airworthiness Authorities and Industry 5 TSOs issued in 2008 TSO-C6e Direction Instrument, Magnetic (Gyroscopically stabilized) 4/24/2008 TSO-C64b Passenger Oxygen Mask Assembly, Continuous Flow 05/21/2008 TSO-C78a Crewmember Demand Oxygen Mask 05/27/2008 TSO-C89a Crewmember Oxygen Regulators, Demand 04/08/2008 TSO-C99a Flight Deck (Sedentary) Crewmember Protective Breathing 06/05/2008 Equipment TSO-C137a Aircraft Portable Megaphones 01/30/2008 TSO-C145c TSO-C146c Airborne Navigation Sensors Using the Global Positioning System Augmented by the Satellite Based Stand-Alone Airborne Navigation Equipment Using The Global Positioning System Augmented By the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) 05/02/ /21/2008 TSO-C160A VDL Mode 2 Communications Equipment 01/11/2008 6

4 TSOs being revised in FY09 TSO C13g TSO C19c TSO C22h TSO-C23e* TSO C44d TSO C48a TSO C70b TSO-C74d Life Preservers Portable Water-Solution Type Fire Extinguishers Safety Belts Personnel Parachute Assemblies Fuel Flowmeters Carbon Monoxide Detector Instruments Liferafts (Reversible and Non-Reversible) Airborne ATC Transponder Equipment *Note: TSO C23e that was issued 10/31/08 will be withdrawn. 7 TSOs being revised in FY09 (cont d) TSO C100c TSO-C112c TSO C113a TSO C116a TSO-C119c TSO C127b TSO-C135b TSO C153a Child Restraint Systems Mode S Transponder Airborne Electronic Multipurpose Display Crewmember Protective Breathing Equipment Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System Airborne Equipment, TCAS II v7.1 Rotorcraft, Transport Airplane, and Normal Utility Airplane Seating Systems Transport Airplane Wheels and Brake Assemblies Integrated Modular Avionics Hardware Elements 8

5 TSOs being developed in FY09 TSO C172 TSO C184* TSO C185* TSO C193* TSO- C194 TSO - Cxx TSO - Cxx Cargo Straps Galley Equipment Audio and Video Entertainment Equipment Cabin Entertainment Displays Helicopter TAWS (HTAWS) Inflatable Restraints Active Galley Carts *Note: TSO C138 (Miscellaneous Non-Required Equipment) will not be issued; will issue specific TSOs. 9 Where can I find FAA documents? at 10

6 Where can I find FAA documents? Current policy TSOs Draft documents 11 Questions? 12

7 Order Active ULD Active ULD is a cargo container with a self-contained temperature control system that is battery powered. Order issued 29 Aug 2007 provides standardized process for approval of active ULD s Active ULD s are somewhat orphaned in our system Generally not part of the aircraft type design TSO-C90c does not cover the temperature control system Temperature control system can have significant safety implications to aircraft systems 13 Summary Application for TSO made through EASA to Boston ACO Boston ACO coordinates any deviations through FAA headquarters (AIR-100) FAA TSO policy is continually updated to meet technology changes and business needs TSO information and policy may be accessed on the FAA website 14

8 AIR-100 Proposed actions Representative from AIR103/110/ 120/130/140 met in August 2008 to discuss TSO processes. Based on that meeting, the following go-forward decisions were made: Issue AC for TSO process to compliment the TSO order AIR110 issue policy on non-tso functions AIR120 will have complimentary guidance. (TSO perspective versus certification). Will replace N Form a Headquarters TSO program team Develop compliance matrices for future TSO standards Obtain legal input on issues we didn t agree on 15