The FAA has issued for comment a draft Advisory Circular focused on sample size for statistical analysis in PMA applications. As many of you remember, there was a draft on statistical analysis issued several years ago. MARPA objected to that draft because it implied that every PMA application needed to be based on statistical analysis, … Continue reading
The FAA is currently seeking nominations for appointment to the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee Continue reading
here is a new protocol for MARPA Member 1:1 Meetings at the 2024 MARPA Conference.
We have new rules so please read carefully! Continue reading
MARPA continued in its global quest to improve PMA understanding with an aircraft parts safety seminar in Kuala Lumpur, today. MARPA joined with CAA Malaysia, FAA and ICAO to host the aircraft parts safety seminar. The seminar examined both unapproved parts and approved parts issues. The program was supported by the US International Trade Administration’s … Continue reading
We’re just under a week away from the 2024 Japan Aircraft Parts Education Seminar in Sunflower Hall at the Tokyo Prince Hotel on September 20th. MARPA hopes attendees are excited about this excellent opportunity for education and networking. MARPA would like to announce that seminar registration is officially SOLD OUT. The number of delegates is … Continue reading
FAA to Require Secondary Cockpit Barriers on Newly Manufactured Commercial Aircraft.On June 14, 2023, more than two decades after the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it will require secondary cockpit barriers on the flight deck of new commercial airplanes. This is a new rule that … Continue reading
Safety Management Systems (SMS) is being adopted as a standard practice across the manufacturing industry. We will be discussing SMS at the Annual Conference in November. This is a review of the status of SMS regulations for manufacturers in some jurisdictions. United States The FAA is expected to take their existing SMS rule (which applies … Continue reading
The FAA is working with EASA on a new revision to the FAA/EASA Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP). The TIP explains how the bilateral agreement will be interpreted as it applies to airworthiness and certification questions. In anticipation of this revision effort, the FAA has asked MARPA to identify areas that need specific attention. The FAA … Continue reading
ICA is an issue of frequent interest to the PMA community. Whether addressing potentially limiting language in ICA on the use of PMA or fighting to make ICA available to our members and partners in the maintenance community, MARPA regularly engages with the FAA to advocate for the rights of PMA manufacturers and installers of … Continue reading
MARPA is pleased to confirm that that the event’s day two keynote speaker will be David W. Hempe, Deputy Director Aircraft Certification Service for the Federal Aviation Administration. MARPA will also welcome additional representatives from the FAA to the event program. FAA participation in MARPA events is important to the Association and our members, and to the FAA as well. Continue reading
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