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.

TAA Advisory
number
Title TAM Reference
2022-01
Joint TAA, OAA and AIA Advisory on the Oversight of Civil Aircraft Operators Contracted to Provide Air Services to the DND/CAF Part 5, Chapter 7
2021-01
Technical Airworthiness Clearance of Surveillance Systems Part 2, Chapter 3 
Part 3, Chapter 2
2020-01 Application to Waive Specific Eligibility Requirements for Technicians Being Authorized to Perform and/or Certify Maintenance or Carry Out Aircraft Release
Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 1.4.2.S2, Paragraphs c. and d.
 
2019-06
DND Aircraft Occupant Safety Policy – Implementation Guidance  A-GA-005-000/AG-001 – DND/CAF Airworthiness Program, Part 2, Secion 1
2019-05   Airworthiness Clearance for Operations in Performance-Based Navigation Airspace
C-05-005-001/AG-002 – Airworthiness Design Standards Manual, Part 3, Chapter 3
2019-03 Design Change Categorization – Major or Minor Part 3, Chapter 2
2019-02 Indirect Recognition of Acceptable Maintenance Organizations 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)
Part 3, Chapter 4, Annex B
2018-02 Exemptions and Deviations from Certification Requirements Part 5, Chapter 9
2018-01 Integrity Monitoring Requirements for Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnections Systems (EWIS) Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex D
2017-04        Contract Requirements for Airworthiness-Related In-Service Support Services Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2

2017-03  

Human Factors Training Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2

2017-02 
REVISED

Requirements for Navigation in Northern Domestic Airspace and Polar Regions 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

Part 2, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7

Part 3, Chapter 3

Part 5, Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9

2016-04
Recognition of Airworthiness Authorities Part 1, Chapter 4

2016-02

Engine Structural Integrity Monitoring Requirements Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex C

2015-02

Demonstrating Aircraft E3 Tolerance to Portable Electronic Devices Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2, Section 3 (also OAM, Chapter 3, para 314)

2015-01

Basic Airworthiness Exam Requirements for Maintenance Release Authority Candidates within a TAA-Accredited Organization Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2

2014-02

Technical Airworthiness Clearance Requirements for Class 1 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) – Type Design and Aeronautical Product

Part 2

2014-01

Joint TAA-OAA Definition and Guidance for Icing Conditions

N/A

2013-16
Aircraft Registration and Markings Part 2, Chapter 2, Section 2

2013-07

 

Joint TAA-OAA Guidance on the Development of an Initial Master Minimum Equipment List Part 2, Chapter 6
2013-05 
Continuing Airworthiness Requirements for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Part 3
2013-04
Assignment of Technical Airworthiness Authority – Airworthiness Management Roles Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2
2013-02
Airworthiness Process Manual Preparation Instructions
Part 1, Chapter 4
2013-01

TAA Accreditation Process Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annexes A to E
2012-02
RESCINDED
Required Navigation Performance/Performance-based Navigation

Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2 (also OAM, Chapter 3, Article 314)

2012-01
Joint TAA-OAA Advisory on obtaining TAC and OAC for Portable Electronic Flight Bags Part 2, Chapter 3 and Part 3, Chapter 2
(also OAM, Chapter 3, Article 314)
2011-04 Temporary Authority to Operate Part 5, Chapter 7 (also OAM, Chapter 3, Article 311)
2011-03
Experimental Flight Permit

Part 5, Chapter 7 

2011-02
Specific Purpose Flight Permit

Part 5, Chapter 7

2011-01 Certificate of Airworthiness Part 5, Chapter 7, Section 2
2010-01
Ground De/Anti-Ice Operation Part 1, Chapter 4, Annex C
2008-01
Receiving Inspection for Parts Procured from Canadian Forces Supply System by Civilian Support organizations Part 5, Chapter 2, Section 2
2007-03
RESCINDED
Electronic Signature Requirements Part 5, Chapter 5, Section 3
2007-02 
Technical Publication Management Part 5, Chapter 5
2007-01

Electronic Record Keeping Systems and Electronic Signatures Part 5, Chapter 5, Section 2
2006-06
RESCINDED
Non Destructive Testing Technique Development Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2, Annex C, Appendix 2
2006-05
RESCINDED
Guidance to determine the criticality of failure conditions Part 5, Chapter 1, Section 1
2006-04 Installation of Miscellaneous Non-Required Equipment Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 3
2006-03 Engine Ground Run-up Authorization Part 1, Chapter 4, Annex C
2006-02 Tool Management Program Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2
2006-01 Calibration Management Program for Measuring Test Equipment Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2

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