FAA Parts Origin

[sicamore]

Hi all, forgive me if this question has been asked before - did the usual searches.

Could anyone point me into the right direction as to where did the FAA parts system originate from? I notice it use in a number of other places in the world - including the OTAR's from Air Safety International - UK CAA international territories arm.

Leads me to ask, is this a system from ICAO or somewhere else or did the yanks come up with it and others are imitating.

ie - Part 61, licensing, part 91, 121, 135 etc all seem consistent.

Cheers!

[Tinstaafl]

Others are copying the FAR numbering, it seems.

[Mark 1]

The current organisation dates from 1965 when Title 14 of the CFRs was reorganized.

Some interesting background here.

[sicamore]

Thanks, very interesting. Does anyone know which other organizations have adopted this format?

So far I have:

• ASSI
• Aus CASA
• NZ CAA
• South African CAA

Is it really just EASA that is holding out??