What must be reported to the FAA?


What must be reported to the FAA?

Occurrences Requiring Notification.
  • Flight control system malfunction or failure.
  • Inability of any required flight crew member to perform their normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness.
  • Failure of structural components of a turbine engine excluding compressor and turbine blades and vanes.
  • Inflight fire.


Does the FAA enforce regulations?

The Aviation Litigation Division (AGC-300) is the legal enforcement office of the FAA, providing legal services related to the Agency's aviation regulatory compliance and legal enforcement programs.


What is a reportable incident in aviation?

Historically, the following have been reportable incidents: Flight control system malfunction or failure; Injury or illness of a flight crewmember that renders him unable to perform normal flight duties; Failure of turbine engine structural components (excluding compressor and turbine blades and vanes);


What does the FAA monitor?

Our safety inspectors monitor pre-operational, operational and post operational phases of FAA regulated Commercial Space Transportation activities which can impact public safety and the safety of property.


How does someone report you to the FAA?

To report a safety concern, please contact your area's Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). To locate your area's FSDO's contact information, visit: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/.


What are the 5 things the FAA regulates?

Our Activities
  • Safety Regulation. ...
  • Airspace and Air Traffic Management. ...
  • Air Navigation Facilities. ...
  • Civil Aviation Abroad. ...
  • Commercial Space Transportation. ...
  • Research, Engineering, and Development. ...
  • Other Programs. ...
  • Organization.