MARPA will be speaking with the FAA late next week about FAA oversight efforts. This is an opportunity for you – the PMA parts community – to influence the discussion in that meeting! The FAA has implemented new tactics for providing oversight in order to help ensure aviation safety during Covid. This has included using … Continue reading
The FAA plans to remain in a maximum telework environment. This means that they will be maximizing the use of remote technologies; but FAA personnel will also be permitted to perform onsite oversight where that is warranted. The FAA has stressed that there is no limitation or prohibition that would restrict the FAA from performing … Continue reading
FAA is taking steps to enable aviation to continue doing business during the Covid-19 Crisis Continue reading
The new IPA agreement between JCAB and the FAA confirms that Japan accepts FAA-PMAs are without any further showing. Continue reading
On August 29, the FAA held their Engines Aftermarket Meeting in Burlington, MA. The meeting included lots of information about the FAA policies and developments that could affect the engine PMA market. Continue reading
FAA has published guidance for designees whose training, oversight or renewal deadlines fall between December 22, 2018 and April 29, 2019. Under the new guidance, otherwise-authorized designees will gain the benefit of an extension to April 30, 2019. Continue reading
The FAA is bringing almost three thousand more inspectors to work during the partial government shutdown. Continue reading
MARPA spent last Thursday and Friday participating at the Certification Management Team quadrilateral meeting in Washington DC. The CMT brings together the FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, ANAC Brazil, and representatives from industry to discuss the status of current initiatives and future plans that affect certification and acceptance of products (and articles) among the authorities. One … Continue reading
The FAA has issued a draft policy statement that would enable FAA-authorized witnesses to remotely witness certain engineering tests via video. Although limited in scope the policy could prove beneficial by allowing necessary test witnesses to do so remotely rather than in person. Continue reading
The new-look MARPA Annual Conference was a resounding success! Continue reading
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