FAA Adopts ASTM Standards for Airplane Safety Certifications
Published Date: 5/20/2025
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Summary
The FAA now accepts a new set of ASTM standards to help certify normal category airplanes, making the approval process smoother and clearer. This update affects airplane makers and testers by giving them fresh, trusted guidelines to follow. The changes are effective immediately, helping save time and possibly money during airplane certification.
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