FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft
[in effect]United States · safety standard · safety standard
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
safety standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2025
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
FAA established Part 21.17(b) as the certification basis for powered-lift eVTOL aircraft. Joby Aviation is the FAA reference case, having reached Stage 4 certification and TIA testing. Archer Aviation is following a similar path for its Midnight eVTOL. Joby targeting late 2026 type certificate.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft cover?
FAA established Part 21.17(b) as the certification basis for powered-lift eVTOL aircraft. Joby Aviation is the FAA reference case, having reached Stage 4 certification and TIA testing. Archer Aviation is following a similar path for its Midnight eVTOL. Joby targeting late 2026 type certificate.
Where does FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft apply?
FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft is recorded as a safety_standard applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft take effect?
FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft is recorded as effective January 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft still in effect?
FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft apply to?
FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of FAA Part 21.17(b) Type Certification Path for eVTOL Powered-Lift Aircraft: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
1 document- https://www.commercialuavnews.com/faa-regulation-certification-aam-joby-archer-electraOfficial Source
https://www.commercialuavnews.com/faa-regulation-certification-aam-joby-archer-electra