Aircraft Certification Service (AIR)

Rotorcraft Directorate

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The Rotorcraft Directorate is responsible for FAA approval of the design and production of any civil aviation product in the Southwest Region. This includes airplanes, rotorcraft, powered-lift aircraft, engines, balloons, parts, etc.

Additionally, we are responsible for writing regulations and policies governing the design of rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft, the standard application of these regulations and policies within the United States, and the validation/FAA approval of foreign rotorcraft and powered-lift aircraft.  More »

Address:

Federal Aviation Administration
Rotorcraft Directorate (ASW-100)
Southwest Region Headquarters
2601 Meacham Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76137

Phone:  (817) 222-5100
Fax:  (817) 222-5959

Field Offices:

• Aircraft Certification Offices (ACOs)
• Manufacturing Inspection District Offices (MIDOs)

Service Area:  Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas