FAA has issued remote inspections and testing guidance. The guidance applies to tasks performed by both FAA employees and designees. This guidance can also be used by PMA companies issuing 8130-3 tags. Continue reading
FAA is taking steps to enable aviation to continue doing business during the Covid-19 Crisis Continue reading
The FAA is continuing to implement its AIR transformation, and will soon begin realigning the organization. This will be the first step of the transformation visible to industry. Continue reading
MARPA had the opportunity this week to attend the 2016 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference that was held in Washington, DC. The conference provides an opportunity for the regulatory agencies and industry to get together to discuss emerging issues in aviation safety and strengthen the cooperation between both the regulators themselves as well as the … Continue reading
Part 21 has been amended in some ways that will impact the PMA community. MARPA is publishing compliance guides for members to facilitate compliance. members will receive the compliance guide with the next MARPA Supplement. Continue reading
The FAA Engine and Propeller Directorate has issued a new draft Advisory Circular that could have a significant effect on companies seeking PMAs, STCs, or approval of repair or alteration of turbine engine and APU parts. Draft AC 33-Geometry: Geometry and Dimensional Considerations for Comparative Test and Analysis for Turbine Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit … Continue reading
The FAA is proposing changes to the Part 21 manufacturing rules. A number of these will impact PMA holders. It will be important for the PMA community to provide comments to this NPRM. Continue reading
Today’s Federal Register announced that the manufacturing policy-makers in the engineering division and the production division at FAA Headquarters will merge into a single unit. David Hempe, who leads AIR-100 today, will continue to lead the merged division. Continue reading
Are you using the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH) as a tool to support your supplier control mechanisms? All PMA manufacturers have an obligation to control their suppliers in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 21.137. The FAA-approved quality manual will have a mechanism for accomplishing this but how do you improve your processes? The International Aerospace … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to influence the regulations that affect your business? Well, NOW is your best opportunity to do so! The Part 21/SMS Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) is undertaking a major project to review Part 21 and (1) to make it consistent with ICAO Standards for Safety Management Systems, (2) add regulations to create a design organization and (3) update the regulation as necessary. MARPA is soliciting members interested in participating as working group members to work with the FAA on the new rule changes. Please contact us by March 7, 2013 if you are interested. Continue reading
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