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Below is a list of online resources available in the Reference and Databases category. The FAA is not responsible for the contents of the non-government sites listed. The list is provided only as a convenience to the users of this site. Click here to return to the category list

Aircraft Registry (FAA)
This link goes to FAA's aircraft registry page.

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/

Airworthiness Directives Database
This link goes to FAA's AD database.

https://drs.faa.gov/browse/ADFRAWD/doctypeDetails

Aviation Maintenance Alerts
This link goes to an index of FAA's Aviation Maintenance Alerts.

http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/

Dynamic Regulatory System(FAA)
DRS consolidates information provided by various Services and Offices

https://drs.faa.gov

FAA Mechanics Information Website
FAA website designed with the mechanic in mind. Find additional resources for all AMTs.

http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/

Handbook - Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A)
Link to online version of the FAA's Aviation Instructor's Handbook.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/

ICAO iSTARS Data Portal
This ICAO site provides access to safety-related information, including safety management data.

https://www.icao.int/safety/iStars/Pages/Register.aspx

Information Alerts for Operators (InFO) - FAA
An Information for Operators (InFO) message contains information to help operators meet administrative or certain regulatory requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.

https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos

Plane Sense, General Aviation Information
Plane Sense, General Aviation Information, FAA-H-8083-19A

https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-19A.pdf

Safety Advisors Publications (AOPA/ASF)
This link goes to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's Safety Advisors, which describe aviation specific topics in areas such as weather, operations, and proficiency.

http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/advisors.html

Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFO) - FAA
A Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) is an information tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the aviation community. The information and recommendations are often time critical.

https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos

Safety Management Systems (AC)
This link goes to FAA Advisory Circular 120-92, which introduces the safety management system (SMS) concept.

http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC%20120-92A.pdf

Security - AOPA Airport Watch
This link goes to the AOPA / TSA Airport Watch program page.

https://www.aopa.org/advocacy/airports-and-airspace/security-and-borders/airport-watch-security

Supplemental Type Certificates
This link goes to FAA's web pages on obtaining an STC.

https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/stc/

System Safety Services
Home of the dirty Dozen aviation human error poster series

https://www.system-safety.com/

Transportation Safety Institute
This link goes to the Aviation Safety Division portion of the TSI website.

https://www.transportation.gov/tsi/aviation-safety

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