Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) Advisories
The Technical Airworthiness Authority (TAA) publishes advisories to provide clarification and guidance to accredited organizations.
A TAA Advisory helps clarify the rules and standards published in the Technical Airworthiness Manual (TAM) and in the Airworthiness Design Standards Manual (ADSM). An advisory can provide clarification on non-DND/CAF airworthiness circulars when additional guidance regarding an acceptable means of compliance is necessary to consider our unique military airworthiness requirement.
For more information about a specific TAA Advisory, please contact the Office of Primary Interest (OPI) of that advisory. The following is a list of advisories released to date by the TAA.
| Advisory number |
Title | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01 NEW | Joint TAA-OAA Advisory on the Authorized Use of Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuels on DND/CAF Aircraft | ADSM Part 2, Chapter 12 |
| 2022-01 |
Joint TAA, OAA and AIA Advisory on the Oversight of Civil Aircraft Operators Contracted to Provide Air Services to the DND/CAF | TAM Part 5, Chapter 7 |
| 2021-01 |
Technical Airworthiness Clearance of Surveillance Systems | TAM Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2 |
| 2020-01 |
Application to Waive Specific Eligibility Requirements for Technicians Being Authorized to Perform Airworthiness-Related Tasks and Airworthiness Functions |
TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, paragraphs 1.4.2.S2.c and d |
| 2019-07 |
Structural Non-Standard Repairs | TAM Part 3, Chapter 2 |
| 2019-06 |
Joint TAA-OAA Advisory on the DND Aircraft Occupant Safety Policy – Implementation Guidance | A-GA-005-000/AG-001 – DND/CAF Airworthiness Program, Part 2, Section 1 |
| 2019-05 | Airworthiness Clearance for Operations in Performance-Based Navigation Airspace |
ADSM Part 3, Chapter 3 |
| 2019-04 |
Joint TAA-OAA Advisory on Airworthiness Requirements for Fleet RVSM Capability Registration | TAM Part 5, Chapter 3, Annex A ADSM Part 3, Chapter 2 OAM Chapter 3 |
| 2019-03 | Design Change Categorization – Major or Minor | TAM Part 3, Chapter 2 |
| 2019-02 |
Indirect Recognition of Acceptable Maintenance Organizations | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 1.4.1.3, para 1 and Section 1.4.2.1., para 3 |
| 2019-01 |
Aircraft Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MSIP) |
TAM Part 3, Chapter 4, Annex B |
| 2018-02 | Exemptions and Deviations from Certification Requirements | TAM Part 5, Chapter 9 |
| 2018-01 | Integrity Monitoring Requirements for Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnections Systems (EWIS) | TAM Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex D |
| 2017-04 | Contract Requirements for Airworthiness-Related In-Service Support Services | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2 |
| Human Factors Training | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2 | |
2017-02 |
Requirements for Navigation in Northern Domestic Airspace and Polar Regions | TAM Part 2, Chapters 5, 6 and 7 |
2017-01* |
Acquisition Contract Requirements for Obtaining Technical Airworthiness Clearance* * To obtain a copy of this advisory, please contact DTAES 3 |
TAM Part 2, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7; Part 3, Chapter 3 and Part 5, Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 |
| 2016-04 |
Recognition of Airworthiness Authorities | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4 |
| Engine Structural Integrity Monitoring Requirements | TAM Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex C | |
| Demonstrating Aircraft E3 Tolerance to Portable Electronic Devices | TAM Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2, Section 3 OAM, Chapter 3, para 314 |
|
| 2015-01 |
Basic Airworthiness Exam Requirements for Maintenance Release Authority Candidates within a TAA-Accredited Organization | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2 |
Technical Airworthiness Clearance Requirements for Class 1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) – Type Design and Aeronautical Product |
TAM Part 2 | |
Joint TAA-OAA Definition and Guidance for Icing Conditions |
N/A |
|
| 2013-16 |
Aircraft Registration and Markings | TAM Part 2, Chapter 2, Section 2 |
| 2013-07 | Joint TAA-OAA Guidance on the Development of an Initial Master Minimum Equipment List | TAM Part 2, Chapter 6 |
| 2013-05 |
Continuing Airworthiness Requirements for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | TAM Part 3 |
| 2013-04 |
Assignment of Technical Airworthiness Authority – Airworthiness Management Roles | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2 |
| 2013-02 |
Airworthiness Process Manual Preparation Instructions |
TAM Part 1, Chapter 4 |
| 2013-01 |
TAA Accreditation Process | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annexes A to E |
| 2012-02 RESCINDED |
Required Navigation Performance/Performance-based Navigation | TAM Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2 |
| 2012-01 |
Joint TAA-OAA Advisory on obtaining TAC and OAC for Portable Electronic Flight Bags | TAM Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2 OAM, Chapter 3, Article 314 |
| 2011-04 |
Temporary Authority to Operate | TAM Part 5, Chapter 7 OAM, Chapter 3, Article 311 |
| 2011-03 |
Experimental Flight Permit | TAM Part 5, Chapter 7 |
| 2011-02 |
Specific Purpose Flight Permit | TAM Part 5, Chapter 7 |
| 2011-01 | Certificate of Airworthiness | TAM Part 5, Chapter 7, Section 2 |
| 2010-01 |
Ground De/Anti-Ice Operation | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Annex C |
| 2008-01 RESCINDED |
Receiving Inspection for Parts Procured from Canadian Forces Supply System by Civilian Support organizations | TAM Part 5, Chapter 2, Section 2 |
| 2007-03 RESCINDED |
Electronic Signature Requirements | TAM Part 5, Chapter 5, Section 3 |
| 2007-02 |
Technical Publication Management | TAM Part 5, Chapter 5 |
| 2007-01 |
Electronic Record Keeping Systems and Electronic Signatures | TAM Part 5, Chapter 5, Section 2 |
| 2006-06 RESCINDED |
Non Destructive Testing Technique Development | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex C, Appendix 2 |
| 2006-05 RESCINDED |
Guidance to determine the criticality of failure conditions | TAM Part 5, Chapter 1, Section 1 |
| 2006-04 | Installation of Miscellaneous Non-Required Equipment | TAM Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 3 |
| 2006-03 |
Engine Ground Run-up Authorization | TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Annex C |
| 2006-02 |
Tool Management Program | TAM Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2 |
| 2006-01 |
Calibration Management Program for Measuring Test Equipment | TAM Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2 |
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