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epolanski · 2024-01-06 04:51:18

Those planes are approved at multiple levels.

FabHK | karma 14253 | avg karma 2.82 · | 2018-11-13 12:57:01

From what I gather, they have a license for a specific category (airplane) and class (multi engine land), and then (above some threshold) require type ratings for specific types.

joezydeco | karma 21798 | avg karma 3.0 · | 2014-07-08 13:51:24

A few layers of metal and airworthiness approval from every jurisdiction the airplane will fly through.

briandear | karma 2865 | avg karma 0.45 · | 2024-06-28 20:32:13

And multiple years of getting FAA approvals.

nitrogen | karma 22058 | avg karma 2.02 · | 2020-02-06 01:23:54

Planes do have standards

omginternets | karma 10469 | avg karma 3.07 · | 2020-11-10 16:32:09+00:00

Those typically aren't approved for civilian air-transport though, are they?

SilasX | karma 17521 | avg karma 2.12 · | 2020-03-23 10:59:32

Right, but only to configurations that have gotten FAA approval, right?

asdfadsfgfdda | karma 283 | avg karma 2.8 · | 2020-03-12 00:33:34+00:00

On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. Small airplanes, including even some small jets, are certified to part 23 standards. Airliners are certified to part 25 standards, which are more stringent.

Even operationally, a part 121 operator (schedule airline) has the strictest requirements, followed by a part 135 operator (on-demand charter), followed by a part 91 (private, not for hire).

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AmVess | karma 2749 | avg karma 4.2 · | 2019-07-25 01:30:50+00:00

Some degree? That's putting it very lightly. FAA lets Boeing certify their own jets.

ryandrake | karma 48548 | avg karma 4.45 · | 2024-06-10 18:24:23

> Every airplane flies pretty much the same way

Not exactly, but that's why we have different certificates, endorsements, and type ratings that show demonstrated competence with each type of airplane.

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ryanbertrand | karma 106 | avg karma 1.01 · | 2017-09-01 01:15:24

On some FAA approval desk

S_A_P | karma 6430 | avg karma 3.94 · | 2021-02-20 22:41:53+00:00

Planes must be able to do this to be certified.

tyingq | karma 59102 | avg karma 3.47 · | 2016-04-27 16:27:32+00:00

Anything installed in an aircraft is subject to a regulatory avalanche of paperwork, testing, and approvals.

RankingMember | karma 4235 | avg karma 3.29 · | 2018-10-30 14:10:10

Kit planes are the same way, but they still need to be certified before they can fly.

kpU8efre7r | karma 289 | avg karma 1.6 · | 2019-11-08 18:43:46+00:00

Aircraft should be required to be fully recertified by the FAA.

hooby | karma 2023 | avg karma 6.09 · | 2024-01-30 07:18:57

It's not just the plane that needs recertification.

All the pilots will need to get a type-rating on the new plane type as well, before they are allowed to fly it.

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tekla | karma 2501 | avg karma 2.18 · | 2024-03-27 17:24:14

And yet new airframes do get certified.

lmilcin | karma 13853 | avg karma 4.28 · | 2020-01-08 05:25:25

You mean an airplane of a different design that would need to be separately certified?

Casseres | karma 1509 | avg karma 2.61 · | 2019-01-25 16:48:25+00:00

Yes they do. I have issued clearances through Flight Service to such aircraft.

thrill | karma 2715 | avg karma 2.29 · | 2022-06-21 12:43:43

It depends on the federal government's definition of aircraft.