The FAA has published a draft policy statement (for public comment) that identifies acceptable means of compliance for certification of external modifications to Part 25 aircraft. Such modifications can include antennas, radomes, cameras, and external stores. Continue reading
The FAA has published new draft guidance for public comment. It concerns replacement of vacuum-driven attitude instruments with electronically-driven replacement indicators in small (Part 23 or CAR 3) aircraft. Continue reading
Do you want to serve on a FAA working group that will help the FAA shape regulations affecting safety? Do you have expertise in composite and other non-metallic airframe materials? Can you add to a discussion about airframe crashworthiness? Continue reading
The customers will be there in Istanbul in twelve days – will you? MARPA and AEA will co-host a PMA meeting in Istanbul on May 25-26. We have 29 customer-personnel attending the conference – these are air carriers and MROs that are interested in PMA solutions. Continue reading
On Monday the FAA released new guidance that provides a method of compliance for the test requirements of 14 CFR § 33.84 (engine overtorque test) when the applicant chooses to run that test as part of the endurance test of § 33.87, as well as information and guidance on the test requirements of § 33.85 (calibration test), § 33.87 (endurance test), and § 33.93 (teardown inspection). Continue reading
The FAA has proposed a change to the new guidance affecting designees. “Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy” is open for comment, and we strongly recommend that any one using DERs, DMIRs, or DARs (and all designees themselves) file comments on this important guidance. Continue reading
Comments on the FAA Draft Policy regarding vibration and engine surveys are due November 21, 2014. MARPA needs your comments! Continue reading
The FAA has released two new advisory circulars that may affect the PMA community: Casting Factors and Proof of Structure Continue reading
The FAA has issued new guidance for how to use statistics in your PMA and STC applications. They have also set minimum sample sizes that seem unrealistically high for many parts. The guidance is limited to sample sizes for engine parts and APU parts, but it sets a precedent that could be followed for other parts. Continue reading
Some MARPA members have wondered where to find the FAA’s policy memo on design approval holder restrictions on ICA availability. They look for this policy memo because it clarifies that anti-competitive language in ICAs (restricting use of PMAs or third party repairs) is unacceptable to the FAA. Continue reading
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