Safety continuum for the certification of powered-lift; Aircraft and space vehicles in general (ICS code(s): 49.020)

Draft Policy Statement Regarding Safety Continuum for Powered-Lift; (10 page(s), in English)

Notification of availability; request for comments by 12 August 2024 - This policy establishes a safety continuum for the certification of powered-lift. The purpose of the safety continuum concept established by this policy is to provide a balanced approach between the risk and safety benefits for certificating such aircraft. This policy identifies certification levels for powered-lift and establishes a graduated scale of compliance standards for the certification of these aircraft. These levels are based on aircraft maximum gross weight, maximum passenger seating configuration, and type of operation and are used to establish the safety objectives for system safety and aircraft performance.