Starting on June 22, 2020, EASA will begin issuing digital approvals and certificates. The transition to this new paradigm will take place in two stages. Continue reading
The FAA is transforming aerospace certification with a goal of creating a more efficient way to perform certification. This will include both FAA internal changes and also industry changes. Continue reading
The MARPA Air Carrier Committee, led by Michael Rennick, Delta Air Lines Component Engineering Manager, is hard at work supporting PMA users and MARPA members. In June the MARPA Air Carrier Committee submitted to the FAA a letter seeking clarification on the issue of PMA parts that are alternates to post modification Airworthiness Directive (AD) related parts. 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
In recent weeks the FAA has released final versions of two important pieces of guidance. FAA Order 8110.42D and FAA AC 21.303-2. Members should review these documents as both of pieces of guidance have a direct effect on PMA producers. Continue reading
MARPA continues to work diligently in support of the FAA’s Part 21 ARC. We previously posted on the MARPA blog a request for our members’ input on what data we should be tracking in order to best estimate costs. Although we have received a handful of responses to date, we still need your feedback to ensure we have an accurate cost assessment as possible! Continue reading
What are your cost centers associated with obtaining a PMA? We need to baseline the costs associated with certification/approval to support FAA efforts to improve the design approval system. Your input in response to these queries will be invaluable! Continue reading
Is it possible that YOUR company could get shut out of the race for FAA resources? Could a government policy put you at the back of the line for getting your PMA approved? Time is rapidly running out on your opportunity to file comments on the government policy that will allocate FAA certification and approval resources that are critical for approving PMA projects. Continue reading
MARPA member Wencor is the latest company to receive ODA authority from the FAA, fulfilling MARPA’s goal of seeing members obtain ODA privileges. Continue reading
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