We expect the FAA to publish for new proposed helicopter operations regulations tomorrow (Friday). The proposed rules could reflect new opportunities for PMA manufacturers. Continue reading
The FAA has issued two new PMA guidance documents for comment (one for engine PMAs and one for propeller PMAs). Each of them would require additional internal FAA coordination for certain engine and propeller PMA projects. Continue reading
Today’s Federal Register announced that the manufacturing policy-makers in the engineering division and the production division at FAA Headquarters will merge into a single unit. David Hempe, who leads AIR-100 today, will continue to lead the merged division. Continue reading
The FAA is forming an FAA-industry working group to look into engine endurance testing pursuant to 14 C.F.R. 33.87. This could be your chance to affect the rewrite of an important engine certification rule! Continue reading
The PMA industry has an opportunity to affect the FAA reporting rules for manufacturers! 14 C.F.R. 21.3 requires reporting to the FAA of certain failures, malfunctions, and defects. The FAA’s Rulemaking Committee is examining this rule to recommend improvements, and your input could be invaluable to our efforts. Continue reading
The FAA has proposed a number of changes to FAA Order 8130.2 [Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related Products]. MARPA will review the FAA proposal and will follow-up with any particular issues that we see. In the mean time, please let us know whether you see any issues with the newly-proposed language. Continue reading
The FAA is changing the manufacturing rules. How much of an organization SHOULD a small company be required to have as a minimum FAA standard? We will be looking to the PMA community to help answer this question! Continue reading
Last week MARPA filed comments with the FAA in response to two policy documents that directly affect PMA manufacturers. As we previously explained on this blog, both of these documents speak directly to the PMA approval process. Continue reading
This year’s MARPA conference will review some of the new FAA programs that affect PMAs, and also offer a glimpse into the new policies and regulations that will affect the PMA community in the near future. A special highlight will be an opportunity to speak with FAA Engineering Division Manager Dave Hempe about Safety Management Systems (SMS). He is particularly in tested in knowing what SMS will cost small businesses, This is an opportunity to ask questions, express your concerns, and provide information about potential costs. Continue reading
The FAA has published for public comment a draft advisory circular: AC 20-24D, Approval of Propulsion Fuels and Lubricating Oils. Comments are due to the FAA at the end of September, so please get us YOUR comments by September 16 so we can make sure we address your concerns in the MARPA comments. Continue reading
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