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Below is a list of online resources available in the Guidance, Standards, Regulations category. The FAA is not responsible for the contents of the non-government sites listed. The list is provided only as a convenience to the users of this site. Click here to return to the category list

Airworthiness - Continued Operational Safety
This page contains links to FAA web pages on continued airworthiness.
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/continued_operation/
Aviation Mechanics Bulletin
Aviation Mechanics Bulletin supplements the technician’s training and manuals by featuring a specific aspect of maintenance in each issue.
http://flightsafety.org/archives-and-resources/publications/aviation-mechanics-bulletin
Dynamic Regulatory System(FAA)
DRS consolidates information provided by various Services and Offices
https://drs.faa.gov
FAA Inspector's Handbook
This link goes to the FAA Inspector's Handbook, Order 8900.1
https://drs.faa.gov/browse
FAA Mechanics Information Website
FAA website designed with the mechanic in mind. Find additional resources for all AMTs.
http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/
FAA Safety Briefing Magazine
The FAA Safety Policy Voice of Non-commercial General Aviation
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-safety-briefing-magazine
Field Approvals
This link goes to FAA's web pages on field approvals.
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/field_approvals/
Information Alerts for Operators (InFO) - FAA
An Information for Operators (InFO) message contains information to help operators meet administrative or certain regulatory requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos
Practical Test Standards (menu)
This page provides links to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) documents.
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards/
Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFO) - FAA
A Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) is an information tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the aviation community. The information and recommendations are often time critical.
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos
Safety Management Systems (AC)
This link goes to FAA Advisory Circular 120-92, which introduces the safety management system (SMS) concept.
http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC%20120-92A.pdf
Service Difficulty Reporting
This link goes to the FAA's SDR reporting page.
https://sdrs.faa.gov/
Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins
This link goes to FAA's page of special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIB).
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/SAIB/
Standard Airworthiness Certificate
This link goes to FAA's web pages on standard airworthiness certificates.
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/airworthiness_certification/std_awcert/