MARPA continues to work diligently in support of the FAA’s Part 21 ARC. We previously posted on the MARPA blog a request for our members’ input on what data we should be tracking in order to best estimate costs. Although we have received a handful of responses to date, we still need your feedback to ensure we have an accurate cost assessment as possible! Continue reading
We spoke with several FAA policy-makers about the Engine Vibration rule change which had been published and then withdrawn in 2012. The FAA is exploring the reasons for MARPA’s concerns over the now-withdrawn 33.83 vibration rule change. They appear to be working on a new change to the engine vibration rule. Continue reading
MARPA filed comments with the FAA in response to the FAA draft SOP commonly referred to as “sequencing.” Sequencing is intended to assist the FAA in prioritizing certification projects submitted for FAA approval in order to get the most out of its limited resources. Unfortunately, the policy as written misses out on clearly offering additional safety benefits, and disproportionately favors large businesses over small businesses, while offering no sound policy or safety rationale for this favoritism. Continue reading
As regular readers of this blog undoubtedly know, two of MARPA’s many accomplishments over the last year were the development of the MARPA 1100 Standard and successfully assisting the FAA in its issuance of Order 8110.119: Streamlined Process for Parts Manufacturer Approval. Last week, MARPA sat down with FAA staff to update them on the … Continue reading
What are your cost centers associated with obtaining a PMA? We need to baseline the costs associated with certification/approval to support FAA efforts to improve the design approval system. Your input in response to these queries will be invaluable! Continue reading
On July 1 the FAA released for comment drafts of FAA Order 8110.42D and Advisory Circular 21.303-PMA. Both of these documents directly affect PMA manufacturers and therefore deserve careful scrutiny and thoughtful comment. Continue reading
FAA Director Dorenda Baker explained that the regulators need to adopt a balanced approach to certification oversight in order to ensure that aircraft articles and products are safe without having a chilling effect on safety improvements. Continue reading
Today, EASA issued an updated agenda for the 2013 EASA / FAA International Aviation Safety Conference. The Conference is the annual meeting among EASA, FAA, TCCA and other regulators to discuss new paradigms in regulatory oversight. This meeting directly impacts the aviation industry, which is the subject of this regulatory oversight! Continue reading
The SMS/Part 21 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) will affect each and every manufacturer of PMA. MARPA will therefore be there every step of the way, working to ensure that the interests of PMA community are protected. But in order to ensure that we guard our members’ interests, we will need your assistance and feedback! If your company tracks the cost of regulatory compliance, whether in dollars, personnel, man-hours, paperwork, or any other metric, we want to hear from you. Continue reading
FAA draft guidance on major repair and alteration data approval is open for public comment through June 12, 2013. This is a significant draft gudance document that is worth reviewing by anyone or who relies on FAA-approved data. Continue reading
You must be logged in to post a comment.