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The FAA published a significant revision to the U.S. manufacturing regulations on October 16, 2009. [17] This new rule eliminates some of the legal distinctions between forms of production approval issued by the FAA, which should have the effect of further demonstrating the FAA's support of the quality systems implemented by PMA manufacturers.
In 2004, the FAA and PMA community discussed establishing new standards for Continued Operational Safety (COS). [13] MARPA formed a committee of its members and drafted COS Guidance. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] The MARPA COS guidance represents a voluntary system under which PMA manufacturers track their parts through their entire life cycle in order to be ...
A supplemental type certificate (STC) originally issued in 1960 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A supplemental type certificate (STC) is a civil aviation authority-approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. As it adds to the existing type certificate, it is deemed "supplemental".
The FAA permits the aircraft owner or operator to produce replacement parts from scratch (using the original as a template and using the same dimensions and materials), and document it in the logbooks as an "owner-produced part" in accordance with FAR §21.9(a)(5). [7]
A PMA shell is an outline of the application process that defines the structure, content and timing of each module. FDA and the applicant need to agree on a shell prior to initiation of a modular ...
Form 8110-3 is the only FAA form that any DER may sign under their designated authority. [14] Order 8110.37() provides instructions for completing Form 8110-3, and includes examples of completed Forms. The FAA also maintains an electronically fillable Form 8110-3 in its Document Library for download.
FAA document that establishes the ODA program. The Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program was established by FAA Order 8100.15() (image at right). The ODA, in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), grants airworthiness designee authority to organizations or companies.
The FAA was created in August 1958 () as the Federal Aviation Agency, replacing the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA). In 1967, the FAA became part of the newly formed U.S. Department of Transportation and was renamed the Federal Aviation Administration.