If your company relies on materials, hardware, subcomponents or other supplies from China, then you need to examine the government’s latest investigation. The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has opened a new factfinding investigation. The investigation is examining the impact of revoking normal trade relations treatment for China. “Normal trade relations” is the term of … Continue reading
PMAs are unique, in that they are production approvals that also inherently include an eligibility (an installation for which the PMA is eligible). The PMA application must identify the product onto which the PMA part will be installed (14 C.F.R. § 21.303(a)(1)). Before 2009, the installation eligibility was required to be printed on the PMA … Continue reading
The next Midweek MARPA is scheduled for 5:00 pm eastern time on Wednesday October 1, 2025. This is an opportunity for the members to comment on the MARPA meeting plan for 2026. Continue reading
The FAA has issued for comment a draft Advisory Circular focused on sample size for statistical analysis in PMA applications. As many of you remember, there was a draft on statistical analysis issued several years ago. MARPA objected to that draft because it implied that every PMA application needed to be based on statistical analysis, … Continue reading
The FAA has released for comment Draft Order 8110.103C. This is an update to the Alternative Methods of Compliance (“AMOC”) guidance. AMOC are typically used when an airworthiness directive (“AD”) provides one resolution to a safety problem, but the AMOC applicant has another approach that achieves the same level of safety. One example would be … Continue reading
When a company known as an “OEM” violates the FAA production approval rules, it is important for the industry to take notice. The industry is filled with PMA companies that strive for compliance perfection on a daily basis. A recent FAA unapproved parts notice (“UPN”) issued against Safran Cabin highlights the importance of obtaining PMAs … Continue reading
U.S. tariffs on Airbus parts could help increase the competitiveness of FAA-PMA parts that do not have to pay U.S. tariffs. Continue reading
Importing sub-components or raw materials for inclusion in your PMA Parts? Continue reading
The FAA has released for comment an updated draft of 8120.22B (Production Approval Procedures). It is open for comment through April 21, 2025. A cursory review shows that the in-line sample documents have been removed from the PMA section. This is an opportunity to ask the FAA to address some industry concerns, like directions that … Continue reading
The new revision to 8130.21J is open for public comment Continue reading
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