US SB3866

FAA Administrator must publish within 180 days a plan to improve the type certification process for aircraft, including streamlining issue papers, maximizing use of industry consensus standards, and adopting performance-based standards for new technologies like advanced air mobility aircraft

Within 270 days, FAA must establish standard expected timelines for major certification milestones, including response times for issue papers, exemption petitions, and special conditions rulemaking

FAA must amend Order 8110.112A within 180 days to establish specific criteria for when issue papers are warranted and to eliminate recurring issue papers by converting stable compliance methods into published policy or advisory circulars

Within 90 days, FAA must publish updated delegation guidance for type certification that includes criteria for applicant eligibility, classification of routine versus safety-critical findings, and consideration of U.S. global leadership in new aviation technologies

Annual reports to Congress required on FAA's performance meeting expected timelines, with consultation from advanced air mobility stakeholders, airport/vertiport operators, and FAA employee unions during implementation