25 Aug 2025
✈️FAA Advisory Circular 450.131-1 for Vehicle Operator Licensing
Advisory Circular No. 450.131-1, Probability of Failure
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on draft Advisory Circular (AC) 450.131-1 Probability of Failure. The draft AC provides guidance to launch and reentry vehicle operators for performing a probability of failure analysis for the purpose of vehicle operator license applications.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The document is a notice regarding new compliance and regulatory requirements for commercial launch and reentry vehicle operators under the FAA's draft Advisory Circular (AC) 450.131-1. The analysis of vehicle failure probability is essential for license applications, impacting business operators in the aerospace sector.