COVID-19 Relief For Certificate Holders: Policy Deviations, Exemptions, and Rule Changes
COVID-19 Temporary Policy Deviation Memos
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
Flight Standards Designee Oversight and Recurrent Training Requirements
Operational Control Part 121 Air Carriers
Part 141 Training Interruptions Related to COVID-19 and Applicable Deviations to Order 8900.1
Special Guidance for part 147 AMTS Regarding Training Interruptions
COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Deviation from Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) renewal and change recommendations during COVID-19
Use of Video and Communication Technology (VCT)
Alternate Means of Compliance for Pre-Employment Proficiency Checks
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 Events Based Currency (EBC) and Annual Proficiency Check Requirements
Extension to COVID-19 Deviation for 14 CFR Part 142 Training Center Certificate Holders
Deviation to FAA Order 8900.1 Recurrent 12 and 24 Month Formal Flight Training Program Requirements
Letters to Industry
COVID-19 Virus IA Refresher Course Provider Letter
Regulatory Exemptions
Exemption 18522A is available for part 121 air carriers pertaining to passenger
briefings, flight attendant distribution, and flight attendant seat belt requirements.
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA‐2020‐0372‐0032 (Amended)
Exemption 18509A from part 135 regulations pertaining to certain
required crewmember emergency procedures during recurrent and upgrade training,
testing, and checking. (Amended)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0291-0246
Exemption 18510A from part 135 regulations pertaining to the timeframes
for completing recurrent training and qualification requirements for ground
personnel and crewmembers. (Amended)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0292-0138
Exemption 18511A from part 121 regulations pertaining to the timeframes
for completing recurrent training and qualification requirements for ground
personnel, crewmembers, and aircraft dispatchers. (Amended)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0308-0054
Exemption 18512A from part 121 regulations pertaining to certain
required crewmember emergency procedures during recurrent and upgrade training,
checking, and evaluation. (Amended)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0307-0043
Exemption for medical relief for part 121 air carriers
and its pilots and flight engineers that conduct operations outside the U.S.
(Rescinded)
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0318-0003
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
Exemption 18537A is available for air ambulance
personnel.
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA‐2020‐0412‐0006 (Amended)
Exemption from part 121
regulations pertaining to NetJets Flight Attendants.
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0366-0002
Exemption from part 121
regulations pertaining to NetJets Pilots.
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2020-0367-0003
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)
Preamble:
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA‐2020‐0446‐0009
Relief Granted
by SFAR: Frequently Asked Questions
Enforcement Policy for Expired Airman Medical Certificates
Oxygen Mask Requirement: 121.333 Relief Final Rule
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/03/25/2020-06312/oxygen-mask-requirement-supplemental-oxygen-for-emergency-descent-and-for-first-aid-turbine-engine
COVID-19 related 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