Airworthiness Standards – Definition of Airworthiness, Important FAA Provisions and Certifications

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: August 08, 2010

Airworthiness standards are used to regulate the fitness of an aircraft to fly. These standards are issued by regulatory agencies such as the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in the US and cover all aspects of aircraft design, technology and maintenance. This article gives the definition of airworthiness, a brief overview of the most important FAA airworthiness standards and how certifications are issued.