On October 4 at the MARPA Conference, Carol Giles, retired FAA Maintenance Division Manager and current President of Carol E. Giles & Associates, discussed some of the regulatory challenges and compliance issues currently facing the maintenance industry that also have an effect on PMA manufacturers. She particularly focused on Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). Continue reading
The FAA has issued a new definition of the term “part” in AC 43-18. Although AC 43-18 is the Advisory Circular that provides guidance for Fabrication of Aircraft Parts by Maintenance Personnel, past FAA practice suggests that this definition could ultimately be used for other purposes that could affect Part 21 manufacturing issues. 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
The FAA has published for comment their study on the state of the rules that govern aftermarket activities. The Study is best known as the Repair, Alteration and Fabrication Team Report, or RAFT Report. The report has been made available for public comment before it is released in final form. The report was originally commissioned … Continue reading
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