The Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) between the United States and the European Union specifies that the documentation that accompanies a PMA part bound for the European Union must include specific language in order to be acceptable to the European Union’s airworthiness authority, EASA. This is the “Critical Parts” or “Criticality” language. Continue reading
EASA has proposed changes to their Engine Vibration rule. Initial review suggests that this could de-harmonize the US-EU rules, stifling development of a domestic European industry of independent producers of engine parts, and potentially inhibiting import of FAA-PMA parts in the future as well. Continue reading
For years, PMA parts were a uniquely American product. But recent European events may suggest that others will be following our lead. BAE has been focused on obtaining design approval and production approval to create approved independent replacement parts under the European system. On January 22, Graham Smith and Phil Beard explained how BAE has … Continue reading
Today, EASA issued an updated agenda for the 2013 EASA / FAA International Aviation Safety Conference. The Conference is the annual meeting among EASA, FAA, TCCA and other regulators to discuss new paradigms in regulatory oversight. This meeting directly impacts the aviation industry, which is the subject of this regulatory oversight! Continue reading
A number of PMA exporters, and European PMA importers, who have asked for clear guidance on how to distinguish a “critical” PMA parts from a “non-critical” PMA part. This article explains when a PMA part is “critical” for purposes of export from the United States to Europe. Continue reading
EASA is seeking guidance on how to address PMA parts in engines exposed to volcanic ash. 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
MARPA is investigating the effect of EASA Fees and Charges on the PMA Community. Your feedback on this important issue is appreciated. Continue reading
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has formally begun the process of implementing Safety Management System (SMS) regulations. They have issued Terms of Reference (TOR) and plan to issue a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) in the second quarter of 2012. Continue reading
At the recent EASA-FAA International Aviation Safety Conference, a group of regulators and industry experts discussed the requirements and regulations surrounding Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs). They noted that FAA, EASA and TCCA have agreed to work together to come up with harmonized solutions to the issued surrounding ICA. Continue reading
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