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 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 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 and/or Certify Maintenance or Carry Out Aircraft Release
TAM 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, Section 1
2019-05   Airworthiness Clearance for Operations in Performance-Based Navigation Airspace
ADSM Part 3, Chapter 3
2019-04
NEW
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
REVISED
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

2017-03

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

2016-02

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

2015-02

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

2014-02

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

TAM Part 2

2014-01

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
REVISED
Assignment of Technical Airworthiness Authority – Airworthiness Management Roles TAM Part 1, Chapter 4, Section 2
2013-02
REVISED
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
OAM, Chapter 3, Article 314

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
REVISED
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
REVISED
Tool Management Program TAM Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2
2006-01
REVISED
Calibration Management Program for Measuring Test Equipment TAM Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 2

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