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
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 EASA Conference started on June 12, 2012 with a discussion of the importance of cooperation between the aviation regulatory authorities Continue reading
The FAA issued a new advisory circular (AC) on flammability testing for aircraft cabin interiors, on June 4, 2012. The new AC is entitled Flammability Testing of Aircraft Cabin Interior Panels After Alterations and it is identified as Advisory Circular 20-178. Continue reading
Boeing’s Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety, Mary Armstrong, spoke at a joint session of the memberships of both the Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA) and the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA). Her speech made it clear that Boeing is acting as a leader in aviation’s efforts to achieve better environmental performance in the aviation industry. Continue reading
Many people are talking about restrictive ICA/CMM licensing agreements. These agreements condition access to the ICA or CMM on a licensing agreement that restricts the repair station or air carrier from using PMA parts. In some cases the restriction may be explicit, but in other cases it may be more subtle (like an agreement that forbids use of the OEM ICA for inspecting the PMA part, despite the fact that the FAA has already approved the PMA part with ICA provisions that require continued reliance on the OEM manual). Continue reading
The initial meeting of the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee took place on May 25, 2010 at the Department of Transportation building in Washington, DC. This is a Committee that is charged with examining some of the issues facing aviation and developing recommendations for responses to those issues. Continue reading
The FAA has released a schedule for their training programs on the new Part 21 regulations. Continue reading
The New Part 21 rule has been released by the FAA. Continue reading
MARPA has filed comments on DRAFT AC 21-20C. This is the latest revision to the Supplier Control Advisory Circular. The draft AC is available online http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/media/Draft_AC-21-20C.pdf. You can find MARPA’s Comments on the FAA’s Draft Revisions to the Supplier Control Advisory Circular online, as well. MARPA’s comments focused on five details: Reference to Third Party … Continue reading
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