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On Demand Training – What is “Acceptable to the Administrator”?

During this on-demand session, Sarah MacLeod explores the vexing question inside the performance rules of § 43.13.

What is “Acceptable to the Administrator”? – The Performance Rules of § 43.13
This session provides an overview of the regulations that use the language “acceptable to” the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and how to determine what makes something is acceptable to the FAA.

Click here to register and get unlimited access for 90 days.

Registration for an ARSA-provided training session includes:

  • Unlimited access for 90 days to the on-demand, recorded version of the session.
  • A copy of the presentation and all reference material with links to relevant resources and citations.
  • A certificate upon completion of the class as well as any test material.

The association’s training program is provided through Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, P.L.C., the firm that manages ARSA. To go directly to OFM&K’s online training portal, visit PotomacLaw.inreachce.com. To learn more about the association’s training program and see course availability, visit arsa.org/training.

Note: On May 23, 2019, the test associated with this session was updated to correct the answer indicated for question 26. Ensure your downloaded version of the session materials includes this updated, as indicated on the revision history of the syllabus. Contact the OFM&K training team for questions. 


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