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
EASA has taken the next step toward implementing a Safety Management Systems (SMS) rule for manufacturers and repair stations. EASA proposed SMS Opinion 04/2020 to the European Commission, today. Under that opinion. EASA proposes to modify the EU aviation manufacturing regulation, and the EU aviation maintenance regulation, in order to incorporate SMS. Continue reading
EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that would establish new SMS regulations for repair stations and manufacturers. US manufacturers should examine these changes carefully to help predict what sort of standards might be applied to US manufacturing in the future. Continue reading
Part 21 has been amended in some ways that will impact the PMA community. MARPA is publishing compliance guides for members to facilitate compliance. members will receive the compliance guide with the next MARPA Supplement. Continue reading
The FAA has released two guidance documents for comment pertaining to the development and distribution of ICA. Continue reading
In mid-February, the FAA ARC will publish Terms of Reference describing the work of each of several working groups that will be helping to craft the Part 21 language as well as developing a new paradigm for FAA oversight of systems. At that time, we will be seeking MARPA members who would like to volunteer to be on these committees. The first working group meetings will likely be in early April. 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 has published a draft advisory circular on Commercial Parts. This Commercial Parts issue could pose a business opportunity for some companies, while erecting an impediment to operation for others. Click through for the full story! Continue reading
I’ve received some recent questions about the eligibility marking on PMA parts. This requirement to mark eligibility on PMA parts was removed by a recent rule change, but compliance with the the rule change is not authorized until April 2011. This poses a challenge for current PMA applicants who may be faced with the choice of delaying a PMA application until after April 2011 in order to take advantage of the new (more limited) marking requirements. Obviously, delay is not a preferred approach, because it delays the benefits to the industry that the PMA part would represent. In this article, we examine the regulatory basis for the change, as well as one possible way to address the impending change in the the marking requirements in a way that maintains compliance while also permitting the part to easily take advantage of the marking changes that take effect in April 2011. Click on the article title to read the entire article. Continue reading
How do you mark and identify PMA parts that are designed to interface with (or attach to) TSOed articles. And how do you identify them on the PMA supplement? This is a challenging issue because the current rules anticipate PMA parts being installed on PC products (not on TSOA articles). This article tackles the identification issue based on existing FAA guidance. Click on the article title to read the entire article. Continue reading
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