COVID-19 Relief for Certificate Holders: Policy Deviations, Exemptions, and Rule Changes
Active Relief
Regulatory Exemptions
Exemption 18685 is available
for part 135 carriers extending the timeframe from 24 to 36 months for a check
pilot to conduct a proficiency or competency check under the observation of
an FAA inspector. Exemption termination date is December 31, 2022.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0292-0342
Exemption 18561 gives temporary
relief from certain operational rules, to enable an operator to carry cargo
on the passenger seats of transport category airplanes, when no revenue passengers
are carried. The exemption originally expired on December 31, 2020. The FAA
amended the exemption on July 10, 2020, to add crew training requirements and
extended its validity through July 10, 2021. On July 9, 2021, the FAA extended
the exemption through December 31, 2021.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0429-0016
Exemption 18584 gives temporary
relief from certain operational rules, to enable an operator to carry cargo
on the main deck (secured to seats or secured to seat tracks) of transport category
airplanes when no revenue passengers are carried and some or all seats
are removed. On July 9, 2021, the FAA extended the exemption through December
31, 2021.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0492-0016
Final Rule - Oxygen Mask
Requirement: 121.333
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/25/2020-06312/oxygen-mask-requirement-supplemental-oxygen-for-emergency-descent-and-for-first-aid-turbine-engine
Safety Alerts for Operators
(SAFOs):
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/
SAFO 20005, Temporary Parking of Overflow Aircraft
SAFO 20008, Transporting
Cargo on Transport-Category Airplanes Configured to Carry Passengers
SAFO
20009, COVID-19: Updated Interim Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for
Air Carriers and Crews
SAFO 20011, Operations in Oceanic Airspace during
the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
SAFO 20012, Continuation of Air Carrier
and Other Operations in Terminal Airspace when an Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Facility with Responsibility for That Controlled Airspace Closes Unexpectedly
Information for Operators
(InFOs):
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/
INFO 20005, Expansion of Existing Programs and FAA Policy – Flexibilities for Managing Scheduled Maintenance Requirements Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Temporary Deviation Memorandums
Deviation from Inspector Training Requirements to Perform Job Functions
Certificate Holder’s Requesting Relief (COVID-19) – AQP
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 for 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Stations
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 for 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Renewals
Operational Control Part 121 Air Carriers
Special Guidance for part 147 AMTS Regarding Training Interruptions
Deviation from Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19
Deviation from U.S. – EU (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19 (Extension)
Deviation from U.S. – EU (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19 (Extension)
Deviation from U.S. – Singapore (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19 (Extension)
Deviation from U.S. – Singapore (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19 (Extension)
Deviation from U.S. – UK (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19
Deviation from U.S. – UK (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19 (Extension)
Alternate Means of Compliance for Pre-Employment Proficiency Checks
Deviation to FAA Order 8000.95,
Actual Certification Event Observation
This memorandum provides a deviation
to the following FAA Order 8000.95, volume 6 and 7 policy regarding observation
of aircrew program designees and training center evaluators conducting an actual
certification event.
https://my.faa.gov/content/dam/myfaa/news/focusfaa/media/FS%20GovDel/Deviation_to_FAA_8000.95-Actual_Certification_Event_Observation_210402.pdf
Deviation to FAA Order
8000.95, Maximum Evaluation Events
This memorandum provides a deviation
to the following FAA Order 8000.95, volume 7, chapter 5 policy regarding Training
Center Evaluator (TCE) maximum evaluation events.
https://my.faa.gov/content/dam/myfaa/news/focusfaa/media/FS%20GovDel/Deviation_to_FAA_8000.95-TCE_Maximum_Evaluation_Events_210402.pdf
Second Extension to COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Letters to Industry
COVID-19 Virus IA Refresher Course Provider Letter
Archives for Expired Relief
Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR)
Relief for Certain Persons and
Operations during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak Final Rule
(SFAR 118)
Preamble:
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0446-0005
Limited Extension of Relief
for Certain Persons and Operations During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Public Health Emergency Final Rule (SFAR 118-1)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/06/29/2020-13960/limited-extension-of-relief-for-certain-persons-and-operations-during-the-coronavirus-disease-2019
Second Limited Extension of
Relief for Certain Persons and Operations During the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Public Health Emergency Final Rule (SFAR 118-2)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/06/2020-22004/second-limited-extension-of-relief-for-certain-persons-and-operations-during-the-coronavirus-disease
Relief Granted by SFAR: Frequently Asked Questions
Regulatory Exemptions
Exemption 18510C from part 135
regulations pertaining to the timeframes for completing recurrent training and
qualification requirements for ground personnel and crewmembers. Extended
exemption is valid through June 30, 2021.
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0292-0308
Exemption 18522C is available
for part 121 air carriers pertaining to passenger briefings, flight attendant
distribution, and flight attendant seat belt requirements. Extension providing
relief until June 1, 2021.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0372-0047
Exemption 18509C from part 135
regulations pertaining to certain required crewmember emergency procedures during
recurrent and upgrade training, testing, and checking.
(Amended)
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0291-0307
Exemption 18511C from part 121
regulations pertaining to the timeframes for completing recurrent training and
qualification requirements for ground personnel, crewmembers, and aircraft dispatchers.
(Amended)
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0308-0077
Exemption 18512C from part 121
regulations pertaining to certain required crewmember emergency procedures during
recurrent and upgrade training, checking, and evaluation.
(Amended)
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0307-0052
Exemption 18537A is available
for air ambulance personnel.
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA‐2020‐0412‐0006
(Amended)
Exemption 18549B from part 135
regulations pertaining to NetJets Flight Attendants.
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0366-0366
(Amended)
Exemption 18550B from part 121
regulations pertaining to NetJets Pilots.
https://beta.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2020-0367-0367
(Amended)
Exemption for medical relief
for part 135 air carriers and its pilots that conduct operations outside the
U.S. (Rescinded)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0317-0003
Enforcement Policy for Expired
Airman Medical Certificates
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/01/2020-06784/enforcement-policy-for-expired-airman-medical-certificates
Exemption
for medical relief for part 135 air carriers and its pilots that conduct operations
outside the U.S. (Rescinded)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0317-0003
Temporary Deviation Memorandums
COVID 145 EU MAG Deviation to June 30, 2021 with VCT Text
Part 141 Training Interruptions Related to COVID-19 and Applicable Deviations to Order 8900.1
Flight Standards Designee Oversight Related to the Current Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic (Revised)
COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Extension to COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Third Extension to COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 Events Based Currency (EBC) and Annual Proficiency Check Requirements
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 Annual Proficiency Check Requirements