FAA Advisories concern how to comply with airworthiness regulations. This collection was published from 1957 to 2000. The FAA Advisory Circular System was established for the publication of nonregulatory guidance and informational material to the public. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_faacirculars or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530829.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1969-10-30
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This Advisory Circular provides information on the adaptation of the Systemsworthiness Analysis Program to certain activities in general aviation.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1969). AC 91-27: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515155
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-27: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation" (1969), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515155
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-27: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation" , 1969, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515155
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1970-12-16
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This advisory circular explains the purpose and applicability of the Systemsworthiness Analysis Program (SWAP) to certificated air taxis, repair stations, pilot and aviation maintenance technician schools that are operated under the privileges of certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1970). AC 91-27A: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515156
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-27A: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation" (1970), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515156
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-27A: Systems-worthiness Analysis Program - General Aviation" , 1970, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515156
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1969-12-23
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This advisory circular outlines the importance of assuring that cabin doors are properly closed prior to takeoff.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1969). AC 91-28: Unexpected Opening of Cabin Doors. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515157
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-28: Unexpected Opening of Cabin Doors" (1969), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515157
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-28: Unexpected Opening of Cabin Doors" , 1969, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515157
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1968-01-08
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This circular discusses occurrences which may cause structural damage affecting the airworthiness of aircraft. It also encourages operators to review their system for handling those occurrences which justify a special structural inspection of the aircraft involved.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1968). AC 91-29-1: Special Structural Inspections. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515159
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-29-1: Special Structural Inspections" (1968), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515159
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-29-1: Special Structural Inspections" , 1968, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515159
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1970-03-30
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This circular describes certain aspects of the planned operation of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) which will be of interest to aircraft operators who expect to use radar transponders in their aircraft.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1970). AC 91-29: Radar Transponder Requirements. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515158
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-29: Radar Transponder Requirements" (1970), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515158
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-29: Radar Transponder Requirements" , 1970, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515158
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1963-02-20
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To establish FAA policy regarding bracketing maneuvers below the ILS or visual glide slope.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1963). AC 91-2: ILS and Visual Glide Slope Techniques. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515147
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-2: ILS and Visual Glide Slope Techniques" (1963), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515147
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-2: ILS and Visual Glide Slope Techniques" , 1963, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515147
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1970-06-11
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This Advisory Circular explains the TCA concept and answers some of the most frequently asked questions pertaining to TCA. This Circular is designed to assist persons in complying with the requirements of Part 91 pertaining to TCA.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1970). AC 91-30: Terminal Control Areas (TCA). https://doi.org/10.21949/1515161
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-30: Terminal Control Areas (TCA)" (1970), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515161
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-30: Terminal Control Areas (TCA)" , 1970, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515161
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1971-02-01
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This advisory circular informs pilots of the requirements of section 91.12(c) of Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1971). AC 91-31: FAR Requirement for the Filing of Flight Plans for Flights Between Mexico and the United States. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515162
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-31: FAR Requirement for the Filing of Flight Plans for Flights Between Mexico and the United States" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515162
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-31: FAR Requirement for the Filing of Flight Plans for Flights Between Mexico and the United States" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515162
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1971-05-07
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This advisory circular provides suggestions to improve helicopter safety by means of acquainting non-flight crew personnel and passengers with the precautions and procedures necessary to avoid undue hazards.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1971). AC 91-32: Safety in and Around Helicopters. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515163
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-32: Safety in and Around Helicopters" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515163
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-32: Safety in and Around Helicopters" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515163
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1979-06-21
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This advisory circular provides suggestions to improve helicopter safety by means of acquainting flight and non-flight crew personnel and passengers with the precautions and procedures necessary to avoid undue hazards.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1979). AC 91-32A: Safety in and Around Helicopters. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515164
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-32A: Safety in and Around Helicopters" (1979), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515164
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-32A: Safety in and Around Helicopters" , 1979, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515164
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1971-10-06
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This circular provides information relating to the use of alternate grades of aviation gasoline when grade 80/87 is not available, and the resultant effects of the use of the alternate fuels which may have higher TEL (tetraethyl lead) content. Some suggestions are offered as acceptable means of avoiding engine operating difficulties when using high
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1971). AC 91-33: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515165
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-33: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87" (1971), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515165
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-33: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87" , 1971, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515165
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1984-07-18
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This circular provides information relating to the use of alternate grades of gasoline when Grade 80/87 aviation gasoline Is not available and to the resultant effects of the use of alternate fuels which have higher TEL (tetraethyl lead) content. Suggestions are offered as acceptable means of avoiding engine operating difficulties when using altern
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1984). AC 91-33A: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87, and Use of Automotive Gasoline. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515166
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-33A: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87, and Use of Automotive Gasoline" (1984), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515166
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-33A: Use of Alternate Grades of Aviation Gasoline for Grade 80/87, and Use of Automotive Gasoline" , 1984, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515166
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1972-07-01
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This advisory circular outlines safety standards for operators of model aircraft, and encourages voluntary compliance with these standards.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1972). AC 91-34: Model Aircraft Operating Standards. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515167
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-34: Model Aircraft Operating Standards" (1972), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515167
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-34: Model Aircraft Operating Standards" , 1972, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515167
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1972-08-07
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To encourage pilots making VFR flights near noise-sensitive areas to fly at altitudes higher than the minimum permitted by regulation and on flight paths which will reduce aircraft noise in such areas.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1972). AC 91-36: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515168
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-36: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas" (1972), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515168
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-36: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas" , 1972, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515168
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1982-03-19
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This advisory circular encourages pilots making VFR flights near noise-sensitive areas to fly at altitudes higher than the minimum permitted by regulation and on flight paths which will reduce aircraft noise in such areas.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1982). AC 91-36B: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515169
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-36B: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas" (1982), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515169
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-36B: VFR Flight Near Noise-Sensitive Areas" , 1982, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515169
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1978-01-16
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This advisory circular provides information and guidance for lessees and conditional buyers of U.S.-registered large civil aircraft. If you or your company, school, club, athletic team, fraternity, social or other group are planning to charter an airplane, take a moment to learn about chartered and leased aircraft and how to use them safely to your
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1978). AC 91-37A: Truth in Leasing. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515170
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-37A: Truth in Leasing" (1978), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515170
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-37A: Truth in Leasing" , 1978, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515170
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1972-12-13
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This Advisory Circular sets forth guidelines and procedures to assist operators of large and turbine-powered multiengine airplanes in meeting the safety requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 91, Subpart D.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1972). AC 91-38: Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes, Part 91, Subpart D. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515171
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-38: Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes, Part 91, Subpart D" (1972), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515171
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-38: Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes, Part 91, Subpart D" , 1972, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515171
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1974-01-18
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This circular illustrates the recommended noise abatement takeoff and departure procedure for civil turbojet powered airplanes.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1974). AC 91-39: Recommended Noise Abatement Takeoff and Departure Procedure for Civil Turbojet Powered Airplanes. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515172
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-39: Recommended Noise Abatement Takeoff and Departure Procedure for Civil Turbojet Powered Airplanes" (1974), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515172
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-39: Recommended Noise Abatement Takeoff and Departure Procedure for Civil Turbojet Powered Airplanes" , 1974, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515172
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1963-09-30
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This circular sets forth safe operating practices for the conduct of acrobatic flight operations. The content of this circular is advisory and in no way relieves the pilot of an aircraft performing acrobatic flight of compliance with the provisions set forth in Part 91.71 (New), Acrobatic Flight Rules.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1963). AC 91-3: Acrobatic Flight. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515160
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-3: Acrobatic Flight" (1963), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515160
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-3: Acrobatic Flight" , 1963, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515160
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
1974-01-17
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This Advisory Circular explains the service aircraft will be provided in TCA when a radar outage occurs.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration (1974). AC 91-40: Terminal Control Area (TCA) Radar Outage. https://doi.org/10.21949/1515174
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-40: Terminal Control Area (TCA) Radar Outage" (1974), https://doi.org/10.21949/1515174
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration "AC 91-40: Terminal Control Area (TCA) Radar Outage" , 1974, https://doi.org/10.21949/1515174
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