AC 23-11A

Historical

Advisory circular · 14 CFR Part 23 Type Certification of an Airplane Originally Certificated to Joint Aviation Regulations - Very Light Airplane (JAR-VLA) Standards

Approved
July 14, 2003
Last reviewed
September 17, 2003
Cancels
AC23-11
Cancelled by
AC23-11B
Family
AC 23-11 · 3 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
23

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 1

Step 4

The night specific Federal Aviation Regulations part 23 rules must be addressed.

The night specific Federal Aviation Regulations part 23, amendment 23-46 rules that must be addressed are listed in Table 3:

TABLE 3

No. Federal Aviation Regulations part 23, amendment 23-46 rule 1 23.1309 Equipment, Systems and Installations (listed in Table 2 also) 2 23.1321 Arrangement and Visibility 3 23.1351 Electrical Systems & Equipment, General 4 23.1357 Circuit Protection Devices 5 23.1381 Instrument Lights 6 23.1383 Landing Lights 7 23.1385 Position Light System Installation 8 23.1387 Position Light System Dihedral Angles 9 23.1389 Position Light Distribution and Intensities 10 23.1395 Maximum Intensities in Overlapping Beams of Position Lights 11 23.1401 Anticollision Light System 12 23.1431 Electronic Equipment 13 23.1525 Kinds of Operation 14 23.1555 Control Markings 15 23.1559 Operating Limitations Placards

If changes have been made which affect the noise level of the aircraft, compliance with part 36 will be required.

By performing Steps 1, 2, and 3 above, the airplane will have addressed the applicable FAR part 23 rules for Day-VFR operations. With the addition of Step 4, the aircraft will be eligible for Night-VFR operations.

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Appendix 1 A6 APPLICANT’S POSITION:

Compliance with the night specific rules (Step 4) will be demonstrated to the FAA at FAR 23, amendment 46. Steps 1, 2, and 3 in the FAA Position will be addressed with the FAA for resolution.

CONCLUSION:

AAC agrees with the FAA’s position as defined above.

________________________________________ _____________________________ Small Airplane Directorate Aircraft Certification Service

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CONTACTS:

TITLE NAME PHONE Originator A. Smith (816) 555-1212 Project Manager M. Jones (816) 555-1313 Project Officer F. Johnson (816) 555-1414