Training program and revision: Initial and final approval

This regulation establishes how program managers under Subpart K get their training programs approved by the FAA. The process has two stages: initial and final approval.

First, you submit a curriculum outline and any additional information the FAA requests. If it meets requirements, you receive initial approval in writing and can begin training. The FAA then monitors the program's effectiveness and identifies any deficiencies.

Final approval comes once you demonstrate that people completing the training are adequately prepared for their duties.

Even after final approval, the FAA can require changes if they find the program no longer adequate. You have 30 days to petition for reconsideration, which pauses the requirement—unless the FAA determines there's a safety emergency requiring immediate action.

This matters because you cannot legally conduct training under Subpart K without going through this approval process, and you must maintain compliance with any FAA-mandated revisions.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*