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
On August 2 MARPA joined a petition signed by 12 other industry groups seeking the extension of FAA Notice 8900.380. This effort was spearheaded by the Aviation Suppliers Association. Yesterday, the FAA responded to the petition by agreeing to reissue the policy for another year. Continue reading
Don’t forget – PMA manufacturers now have the power to establish procedures for issuing their own 8130- 3 tags. Haven’t done it yet? Start working on it soon, because the October 1, 2016 deadline for the MAG will drive a greater domestic need for the 8130-3 tag. 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
The FAA has released the latest version of the Order 8130.21 to the public for comment (DRAFT Order 8130.21H). Manufacturers that are issuing 8130-3 tags (through ODA, DAR, DMIR or any other FAA delegation) will want to review the proposed changes in the “H” revision to make sure that they are consistent with industry best practices. Continue reading
Change One to FAA Order 8130.2G adds “distributors” back to the list of parties eligible to apply for domestic 8130-3 tags for parts. Continue reading
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