We’ve been getting emails about the UKCA marking. The short answer to most of the questions is that aircraft parts typically do not need a UKCA marking in order to be accepted in the United Kingdom. The UKCA mark will replace the CE mark that is used in the European Union. Currently, the UK accepts … Continue reading
Is it permissible to add the TC/PC-holder’s part number to a PMA part (as a part of the PMA holder’s approved design)? Continue reading
Some of you may have heard that there is legislative language that would force the FAA to promulgate unnecessary regulations related to marking of “influencing parts.” The FAA has been diligent on the issues surrounding this proposal, and legislation is not needed. Legislation of this sort would only serve to divert important FAA resources away from issues that really do affect safety. Continue reading
PMA applicants will still need to identify at least one eligible installation in their PMA applications. Because installation eligibility is an element of the application for PMA, it is likely (at present) to remain as an element published in the PMA supplement. 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
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