FAA Order 5280.5D: Airport Certification Program Handbook

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Abstract: This order provides FAA personnel with the policies, standards, and procedures for conducting the Airport Certification Program. This order helps ensure standardization and uniformity in the application of the program and in enforcing Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139, Certification of Airports (Part 139). Chapters include administration; certification process; airport certification manual; inspection process; compliance and enforcement policy; accident investigation responsibilities and procedures; inspector training, qualifications and credentials; petitions for exemptions; participation in safety-related activities; program evaluations, staff visits and staff regional liaisons; and reports, correspondence and records.

Publication Year: 2016

Authoring Organization: FAA

Airport Type: Part 139 Specific

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/5280.5

Page Count: 168

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Operations

Functional Area(s): Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Airfield and Approach Lighting, Airport Security, Apron, Ground Vehicle Operations, Runway, Snow and Ice Control, Taxiway or Taxilane, Wildlife Control

Keyword(s): Accident or Incident Actions, Accident or Incident Investigation, Airfield Construction, Airfield Markings (Paint), Airfield Signage, Airport Certification, Airport Condition Reporting or NOTAMS, Airport Emergency Planning, Airport Inspection, Part 139 Inspection, Security or Wildlife Fencing, Wind Indicators and Segmented Circle