EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that would establish new SMS regulations for repair stations and manufacturers. US manufacturers should examine these changes carefully to help predict what sort of standards might be applied to US manufacturing in the future. 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
The PMA industry has an opportunity to affect the FAA reporting rules for manufacturers! 14 C.F.R. 21.3 requires reporting to the FAA of certain failures, malfunctions, and defects. The FAA’s Rulemaking Committee is examining this rule to recommend improvements, and your input could be invaluable to our efforts. Continue reading
The FAA has issued an Advisory Circular (AC 20-176) detailing best practices for drafting Service Bulletins (SBs) related to Airworthiness Directives (ADs). Continue reading
The FAA has published new guidance concerning a manufacturer’s obligation to distribute ICAs. The guidance details certain unacceptable practices, like excluding PMA from an aircraft by virtue of either the language of the manual or the associated ICA licensing agreement. Continue reading
The FAA has published a draft advisory circular on Commercial Parts. This Commercial Parts issue could pose a business opportunity for some companies, while erecting an impediment to operation for others. Click through for the full story! Continue reading
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