Rescission of FAA-Accepted Means of Compliance

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.415Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you rely on a specific FAA-accepted means of compliance, be aware that the FAA can rescind its acceptance if it no longer meets safety or technical standards.

Requirement as structured

The FAA Administrator may rescind acceptance of a means of compliance if it is determined that it does not meet the requirements of subpart D or E of Part 89, and will publish a notice of such rescission in the Federal Register.

Original regulatory text

A means of compliance is subject to ongoing review by the Administrator. The Administrator may rescind acceptance of a means of compliance if the Administrator determines that a means of compliance does not meet any or all of the requirements of subpart D or E of this part. The Administrator will publish a notice of rescission in the Federal Register.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Remote identification of unmanned aircraft
regulatory area
remote_id
aircraft category
unmanned aircraft required to be registered
regulatory category
General