The deal averting the fiscal cliff is more than merely an agreement setting tax rates; it includes numerous authorizations and reauthorizations that affect a wide variety of people and businesses. Some of our favorite tax deductions were scheduled to ‘go over the cliff’ and this bill reauthorizes them. Continue reading
The FAA is working to incorporate Safety Management Systems (SMS) elements into the existing Part 21 regulations for design and production. As part of this endeavor, they have asked MARPA to assist them in an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). MARPA is asking members to answer between one and six questions in an effort to make sure we represent your business and safety needs in this effort. Continue reading
The FAA provided us with a briefing on the current status of the Manufacturing SMS Pilot Project, which is now starting. The first participating company is Pratt & Whitney, but eventually up to 12 companies may be participating. The Pilot Project will help the FAA to assess the need for a regulation, and the scope of any regulation that should be implemented. Continue reading
The FAA has released a schedule for their training programs on the new Part 21 regulations. Continue reading
The FAA has released four advisory circulars to aid companies in complying with the changes to the manufacturing rules.
* AC 21-42 Transition Document for 14 CFR Parts 1, 21, 43, and 45
* AC 21-43 Production Under 14 CFR Part 21, Subparts F, G, K, and O
* AC 21-44 Issuance of Export Airworthiness Approvals Under 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart L
* AC 45-2D Identification and Registration Marking Continue reading
The New Part 21 rule has been released by the FAA. Continue reading
The Part 21 rulemaking is now moving from the Office of the Secretary to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). If OMB does not delay the rule, then the Part 21 rulemaking may be ready to hit the streets later this year. 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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