The FAA is has amended the airworthiness standards for airplane propellers to require TC applicants to identify critical parts. Continue reading
The FAA has published a proposed rule on chemical oxygen generator security and a related draft advisory circular (AC) concerning acceptable means of showing compliance with the new rule. The particular focus of the proposed guidance is chemical oxygen generator and this will be particularly important to manufacturers producing chemical oxygen generators or their parts under PMA. It is important to to recognize that although the rule says that it only applies to future type certificated aircraft, the changed product rule applies new airworthiness standards to supplemental type certificates (STCs) and other subsequent changes by default. Continue reading
The FAA is working to incorporate Safety Management Systems (SMS) elements into the existing Part 21 regulations for design and production. As part of this endeavor, they have asked MARPA to assist them in an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). MARPA is asking members to answer between one and six questions in an effort to make sure we represent your business and safety needs in this effort. Continue reading
MARPA has filed comments in response to the FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning repair stations and their ratings. Although the ratings proposal was the centerpiece of this proposed rule, many of the proposals that caused the most concern were those unrelated to the ratings element of the proposal. Continue reading
MARPA, as well as other members of the aviation community, recently attended a Small Business Administration roundtable to discuss the effects of the FAA’s proposed Aviation Repair Station rule. The FAA explained the the purpose behind the rule and members of industry voiced a number of concerns and objections regarding the costs and collateral effects of the rule. Continue reading
MARPA has released the latest revisions of the MARPA 1100 Standard and MARPA Continued Operation Safety (COS) guidance. These revisions improve both documents. Continue reading
On October 4 at the MARPA Conference, Carol Giles, retired FAA Maintenance Division Manager and current President of Carol E. Giles & Associates, discussed some of the regulatory challenges and compliance issues currently facing the maintenance industry that also have an effect on PMA manufacturers. She particularly focused on Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). Continue reading
Looking for the schedule for the MARPA Conference on Friday? Here it is! Continue reading
Looking for the schedule for the MARPA Conference on Thursday? Here it is! Continue reading
Is it possible that YOUR company could get shut out of the race for FAA resources? Could a government policy put you at the back of the line for getting your PMA approved? Time is rapidly running out on your opportunity to file comments on the government policy that will allocate FAA certification and approval resources that are critical for approving PMA projects. Continue reading
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