Regulatory
Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Completes Work
September 12, 2011 | Categories:
Operations, Regulatory
In 2008, the FAA and industry were hit with flight cancellations due to suspected compliance issues regarding airworthiness directives (ADs). Two “teams” (the Independent Review Team (IRT)) and Airworthiness Directive…Read More
NLRB Issues New Posting Rules
August 31, 2011 | Categories:
Regulatory
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a final rule requiring most private-sector employers to post a government-drafted notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)…Read More
Ask and You Shall Receive
August 26, 2011 | Categories:
Maintenance
On March 8, ARSA sent a letter to the FAA requesting that the agency clarify (or, re-clarify) that fabrication of a part is not maintenance.
ARSA’s appeal was driven by several members…Read More
Maintaining High-Pressure Cylinders Under Titles 14 and 49 CFR
August 26, 2011 | Categories:
Maintenance
On January 28, 2011, ARSA submitted a letter to the FAA requesting changes to existing and recently released guidance regarding the maintenance requirements for high-pressure cylinders. The letter addressed FAA…Read More