AD Databases Moving To New FAA System

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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA is migrating its airworthiness directive (AD) and emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) databases to the new Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS), effective August 16, decommissioning previous access points.
  • All future searches for ADs and EADs will be conducted through the DRS, with support available for new users via email to request a PDF guide.
  • Notification services for new ADs and EADs will continue, including digital alerts through FAA GovDelivery and traditional mailed lists for paid subscribers.
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The FAA is moving its airworthiness directives and emergency airworthiness directives databases to its new Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS). As a result, the current locations of the documents in the Regulatory Guidance Library will be decommissioned on Aug. 16 and all searches will go through the new system.

Those unfamiliar with the system can request a PDF from the FAA at 9-AVS-AIR-Regulatory-and-Guidance-Library@FAA.gov. Individuals can also receive notifications of new ADs and EADs. Those who already get the notifications will continue to get them and those who want to start getting them can go to the FAA GovDelivery Service. The FAA will continue to publish and mail printed lists of ADs to those with a paid subscription.

Russ Niles

Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
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