While there is currently no backlog of certification applications at the FAA, the agency says it's changing the way it processes those applications. The new process replaces "project sequencing" with a system the FAA says "offers applicants increased predictability and a commitment to a response time for the review of the applicant's compliance data." The agency doesn't seem to be promising faster approvals, however, saying "certification depends on the complexity of the project and the experience of the company." The new process grew out of recommendations from the ongoing review of the certification process.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/ownership/faa-changes-certification-process