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ARSA Testimony on Contract Maintenance, Audit Survey Results

On November 17, 2005, Christian A. Klein, ARSA’s Legislative Counsel, presented testimony before the Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee.

The hearing focused on aviation safety. ARSA’s testimony addressed the increased use of contract maintenance in our industry.

Click here to download a .pdf copy of ARSA’s testimony.

Click here to download a .pdf copy of the results of ARSA’s repair station audit survey (this document is identical to Appendix C in ARSA’s testimony).

Click here for more information.

Click here to listen to the hearing. Real Player is required.

The audio does not start until approximately 6 minutes, 15 seconds into the broadcast.



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