Updated: 4:31 pm ET December 12, 2008
The FAA Administrator approves these committee charters. (This update as of 11/06/2008)
Committee and Staff Officials
Purpose: The Takeoff/Landing Performance Assessment Aviation Rulemaking Committee will provide a forum for U.S. aviation community to discuss the landing performance assessment methods provided in SAFO 06012. Additionally, takeoff performance for contaminated runway operations and issues relevant to part 139, Certification of Airports, will be discussed. These discussions will be focused on turbine powered aircraft including both turbojet and turboprop airplanes operated under parts 121, 135, 125, and 91 subpart K.
Jerry Ostronic, AFS-200
(202)267-8166
Charter expiration: October 12, 2009
Order 1110.149 (PDF)
Purpose: The Part 129 ARC will provide a forum for FAA and the foreign air carrier industry to discuss issues surrounding foreign air carriers operations in the United States and the operation of the U.S.-registered aircraft worldwide.
Darcy Reed, AFS-50
(202) 385-8078
Charter expiration: March 05, 2009
Order 1110.146 (PDF)
Purpose: Provide continuing advice and counsel to the Administrator of FAA and the Director of NPS with respect to FAA regulations governing commercial air tour operations over and near national parks.
Barry Brayer, AWP-4
(310) 725-3800
Charter has no expiration.
Order 1110.138 (PDF)
Purpose: Provide a forum for the U.S. aviation community to discuss, prioritize, and resolve issues provide direction for U.S. flight operations criteria and produce U.S. consensus positions for global harmonization.
Cindy Nordlie, ARM-108
(202) 267-7627
John McGraw, AFS-400
(202) 385-4586
Charter expiration: March 6, 2010
Order 1110.139B (PDF)
Purpose: Provide a forum for FAA and the aviation community to discuss the use of builder or commercial assistance when fabricating and assembling an amateur-built aircraft for certification under 14 CFR 21.191(g).
AIR-230
Charter expiration: May 4, 2009
Order 1110.143A (PDF)
Purpose: The ADS-B committee will provide a forum for the U.S. aviation community to discuss and review an NPRM for ADS-b, formulate recommendations on presenting and structuring an ADS-b mandate, and consider additional actions that may be necessary to implement those recommendations.
Vincent Capezzuto, AJE-6
202-385-8288
Charter expiration: July 15, 2009
Order 1110.147 (PDF)
Purpose: The law enforcement and aerial photography industries, plus others conducting remote sensing activities, have mistakenly interpreted FAA advisory circular (AC) 91-57, Model Aircraft Operating Standards, for permission to operate small UAS for research or compensation or hire purposes. To promote safety while updating and clarifying guidance, FAA will conduct a formal safety analysis of small UAS, and then promulgate federal regulations for their design, operation and registration.
Stephen A. Glowacki, AIR (202-385-4677)
Bruce Tarbert, AIR (202-385-4677)
Charter expiration: April 10, 2010
Order 1110.150 (PDF)
4:31 pm ET December 12, 2008