The part 21 SMS requirements will likely be published by the European Commission in the first quarter of 2022. This rule is expected to apply SMS requirements to manufacturers holding EASA Part 21 certificates. The EASA SMS rule is expected to be applicable 20 days after the publication date (that’s when compliance is permitted). Compliance … Continue reading
A month ago we advised our members to start assembling their paperwork to apply for the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection (AMJP) Program. We are getting closer to the application period. The AMJP is a grant program that provides eligible aviation companies with matching funds for a portion of your workforce payroll (for six months). That … Continue reading
NOW is the time to start collecting your application materials for the AMJP grant program, which is targeted for aviation PAHs, MROs and AS9100 accreditees Continue reading
MARPA is extremely pleased to announce that Jason Mahoney, Director of Engineering – British Airways, will join the agenda as Keynote speaker for the 2018 MARPA EMEA Conference from May 2-3, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland at the Hilton Dublin Kilmainham. 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
Organizations that have export sales can significantly reduce their Federal tax by creating an Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC). It’s a long name, but the concept is quite simple. By creating a separate entity, a domestic organization with international sales can defer and/or reduce their overall tax burden related to the income on these international sales. Continue reading
The FAA has published new guidance concerning nickel alloy engine (rotating) parts. Consistent with the new quality assurance procedures of 14 C.F.R. 21.137, PMA holders will be expected to work closely with their metal suppliers to ensure that smelting operations are performed correctly. Our informal inquiry among manufacturers suggests that many PMA manufacturers are purchasing their metals by specification number and then testing the materials using sampling techniques. They do not typically get involved in direct quality assurance oversight of smelters to ensure that they are smelting correctly. This appears to create a disconnect between the current standard practices and the FAA’s new guidance. Continue reading
Japan is soliciting public comment on forthcoming Japanese rules concerning Safety Management Systems (SMS). These rules would affect companies that manufacture, maintain or modify civil aircraft and aircraft parts. Click through for more details. Continue reading
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