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Federal AviationAdministration
The Non-Federal Program: How To Avoid Costly MistakesLessons for:
• Airports / Owners of Non-Federal Facilities
• Maintenance Technicians
• Manufacturers / Vendors
Date:
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March, 2019
Airports Conference Attendees
Non-Federal ProgramNon-Federal Policy & Oversight Office NAS Policy & Services Planning Team Washington, DC (AJW-1x)
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Your Non-Federal PIMs:• WSA: [email protected] – (206) 231-2875
• CSA: [email protected] – (817) 222-4198
• ESA: [email protected] – (404) 305-7134
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Contact us to avoid making
costly mistakes!
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“Non-Federal” =
Not theFAA / Federal Government
Examples:
– U.S. territories
– States
– Local governments
– Companies
– Private citizens
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• Public or Private
• Not Military
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FY17 Data
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Top Ten Examplesof
Costly Mistakes:
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Example #10:
Assuming that if a system is marketed as a non-Fed, it’s also FAA approved for use in the NAS.
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Example #9:
Buying a non-Fed system that isn’t FAA approved.
Example #8:Siting &/or assembling your facility in a way that doesn’t meet
FAA standards.
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Example #7:
Assuming that the FAA will let the technician who maintains your other facilities also maintain your new facility.
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Example #6:
Expecting the FAA to provide your technician with test equipment during commissioning & recurring inspections.
Example #5:
Failing to anticipate the significant
costs & responsibilities
of facility ownership.
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Example #3A:
Assuming that any AWOS can be connected to WMSCR.
Example #3B:
Not budgeting for the cost of connecting your AWOS to WMSCR.
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(WMSCR connection requires an AWOS III or better.)
(Owners bear this cost – not the FAA.)
Example #4:
Assuming that the FAA will take over ownership or maintenance of your new facility.
(Or, assuming that takeover will occur quickly.)
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Example #2:
Making configuration changes that are not FAA approved.
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Waiting to contact the Non-Federal Program until after you’ve made a mistake.
Example #1:
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Some Potential Consequences
Owners:
#1: System doesn’t operate optimally.
#2: Delayed entry into service.
#3: Early decommissioning of system.
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Potential Consequences
Technicians:
FAA will not allow you to perform maintenance.
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Potential Consequences
Manufacturers / Vendors
#1: FAA won’t let customers operate your system in NAS.
#2: FAA “NOTAMs out” customers’ re-configured systems.
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To Avoid Costly Mistakes:
Work closely with the Non-Federal Program.We’re happy to advise & guide you!
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Section 2
Your Non-Fed Program Liaisons
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Liaisons (or “PIMs”)Non-Federal Process
Trail Guides
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PIMs’ Primary Duties:
• Help you coordinate with:
– The Non-Federal Program.
– All FAA stakeholders involved in the Non-Federal Process.
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PIM’s related duties include:
• Coordinating facility establishments.
• Coordinating Air Space Studies.
• Processing takeover requests.
• Reviewing & approving Reimbursable Agreements.
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Maintenance Technician
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Manufacturer
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Your Non-Federal PIMs:• WSA: [email protected] – (206) 231-2875
• CSA: [email protected] – (817) 222-4198
• ESA: [email protected] – (404) 305-7134
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Section 3
Additional Details…
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What Does The Non-Fed Program Regulate?
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• Non-Federal Maintenance Technicians
• Manufacturers / Vendors
• All non-Fed AWOS
• Most non-Fed NavAids
• Certain other non-Fed systems
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NavAids
GBAS
ILS GS LOC DME RVR
NDB VOR
Systems We Regulate:
AWOS
AWOS
Control Towers
ATCT Remote / Virtual ATCT
Lights
ALS REIL PAPI
Comms
RCO/RCAG
(if part of ILS)
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VFR-only VisAids
Non-Fed Observers
Non-Fed ATCTs (buildings)
Non-Fed Air Traffic Controllers
The FAA Contract Tower Program (FCT)
Some other things we don’t regulate:
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Identical Standards
for
Feds & Non-Feds
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What Is Our Mission?
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Focus Areas
#1: Approval Process – new types of facilities.
#2: Approval Process – Configuration changes to existing facility types.
#3: Facility Operation & Maintenance.
#4: Maintenance Technicians.
#5: FAA takeovers of non-Fed Facilities.
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What this means for you:Manufacturers– New designs – Configuration changes
Non-Fed Technicians– Training/Qualifications
Airports / Owners– Purchase & Installation– Commissioning Inspection– Recurring Inspections– Decommissioning– Takeover (if appropriate)
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Three Key Takeaways:
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• NavAids
• AWOS
• Other systems
• Configuration Changes
1st
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Verified
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Verification Authority 2nd
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Recurring FAA inspections
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(Usually annual.)
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Airports• Must be commissioned FIRST.
– FAR Part 171.
– Non-Fed AWOS AC.
– Maintenance Technician + FAA Verification Authority.
– Formally agree to:• Follow FAA standards.• Allow regular FAA inspections.
For more information, contact your PIM.
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Guidance For
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Maintenance Technicians
• No Verification Authority NOTAM.
• You’re verifying the facility’s safe operation.
• System Specific and Site Specific.
For more information, contact your PIM.
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Guidance For
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Manufacturers & Vendors
FAA Approval Required for:– New designs
– Configuration changes
Requirements:– NavAids: FAR Part 171
– AWOS: Non-Fed AWOS AC
– Other Requirements
For more information, contact your PIM.
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Guidance For
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Section 4
Facility Takeovers
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“Takeover” Defined:FAA assumes ownership of your NavAid, AWOS, etc.
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Many non-Federal systems are ineligible for takeover.
and
Eligibility does not guarantee approval!
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WARNING
(Approval is determined on a case-by-case basis.)
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Conclusion:To Avoid Costly Mistakes
Contact your PIM before any non-Federal undertaking!
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Resources & Contact Information
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www.FAA.gov/Go/NonFed
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Your Non-Federal PIMs:• WSA: [email protected] – (206) 231-2875
• CSA: [email protected] – (817) 222-4198
• ESA: [email protected] – (404) 305-7134
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Contact us to avoid making
costly mistakes!
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