The FAA has published new guidance concerning a manufacturer’s obligation to distribute ICAs. The guidance details certain unacceptable practices, like excluding PMA from an aircraft by virtue of either the language of the manual or the associated ICA licensing agreement. Continue reading
The FAA had removed the DRAFT Sequencing SOP from their website, but they will be replacing it soon. In the mean time we have posted the FAA DRAFT on our website. This is very important guidance so please review the DRAFT and comment by or before October 3! Continue reading
The FAA has issued a policy document for public comment on Chemical Oxygen Generators. The draft guidance provides a mechanism that would permit air carriers to meet the regulations’ oxygen mask requirements as well as the Airworthiness Directive through an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) associated with the Lavatory Oxygen Generator rule. Continue reading
MARPA has filed comments with the FAA on the DRAFT Sequencing Standard Operating procedure (SOP). MARPA’s comments address a variety of issues raised by the FAA’s draft in an effort to assist the FAA in improving the draft SOP. In particular, it appears that small businesses could be placed at a competitive disadvantage by the draft SOP. Continue reading
As we reported earlier, the deal to extend FAA funding through January 31, 2012 is in place. The Senate approved the extension bill yesterday. Continue reading
While the PMA community eagerly anticipates the 2011 MARPA Conference (October 12-14), don’t forget that the PMA Summit will take place three weeks after the MARPA Conference (Nov 3-4). Continue reading
The 2011 conference pre-registration list is now available online at the MARPA website. With one month left before the conference, MARPA has 208 registered attendees. This is a 43% increase over last year. Continue reading
The FAA has published a draft Sequencing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for public comment. This is a very important document for the industry and the industry needs to offer their comments. Continue reading
The FAA has updated the SUPs AC: Detecting and Reporting Suspected Unapproved Parts, FAA AC 21-29C CHG 2 (August 17, 2011). Continue reading
In a recent study, the FAA found that PMA battery replacement cells were just as safe and effective as their OEM counterparts. The FAA presented its data in a recent conference but a full Report on the results is expected. Continue reading
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