Who establishes the general safety requirements for building aircraft in this country?

• A. FAA
• B. OSHA
• C. EPA
• D. DOT

Answer: (A)

Safety rules for building aircraft in the United States come from the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA creates and enforces the standards that ensure aircraft and their components meet safety requirements, certifies designs and production processes, and oversees how manufacturing is conducted. While OSHA focuses on workplace safety, EPA handles environmental rules, and DOT is the parent department overseeing transportation in general, the FAA is the agency with authority over aviation safety and production standards. That’s why it’s the agency that establishes the general safety requirements for building aircraft.