In mid-December the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment to the National Motor Freight Classification. Specifically, the proposed amendment seeks to make certain reclassifications relating to helicopter rotor blades and leading edge coverings, and make clarifications regarding aircraft propeller blades. These reclassifications have the potential to significantly increase transportation costs. Continue reading
The FAA has released new guidance that clarifies the agency’s position concerning ICA licensing agreements. It will be unacceptable for ICA licensing agreements to include (1) Provisions that restrict sharing of ICAs between an operator and its maintenance contractors, (2) Provisions that restrict use of the ICAs where FAA has found the ICAs applicable (e.g. for PMA parts), (3) Provisions restricting the operator to only install OEM parts, (4) Provisions that require repairs or alterations to be OEM-approved, (5) Provisions restricting repair to only OEM-approved repair stations. Continue reading
In a recent study, the FAA found that PMA battery replacement cells were just as safe and effective as their OEM counterparts. The FAA presented its data in a recent conference but a full Report on the results is expected. Continue reading
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