In recent weeks the FAA has released final versions of two important pieces of guidance. FAA Order 8110.42D and FAA AC 21.303-2. Members should review these documents as both of pieces of guidance have a direct effect on PMA producers. Continue reading
The Modification and Replacement Parts Association (MARPA) is proud to announce that the FAA’s Mark Bouyer will present a special workshop on endurance, vibration and materials at the 2010 MARPA Conference. Bouyer manages PMA policy questions for the FAA’s Engine Directorate. His presentation will answer many of the questions that the industry has raised about how to show compliance with FAA airworthiness standards related to endurance, vibration and materials. Click through for more details. Continue reading
The 2010 MARPA Conference will feature a special workshop on practical implementation of Safety Management, as well as general session presentations on Safety Management Systems (SMS). This year’s MARPA Conference will feature several speakers addressing SMS concepts and implementation mechanisms. As a special bonus, though, John Hunter (Chairman of the MARPA Continued Operational Safety (COS) Committee) will present a workshop that will analyze case studies of how companies have used the MARPA COS standard to establish a SMS with positive safety benefits. Click through for more information. 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
MARPA President Jason Dickstein met with EASA for a candid discussion about where Europe is going in terms of supporting an aftermarket aircraft parts industry. Continue reading
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