ARSA recently asked the Joint Maintenance Coordination Board (JMCB) to consider a number of revisions to the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG), which implements the maintenance provisions in the bilateral aviation safety agreement (BASA) between the U.S. and the EU.
In the letter, ARSA asked that the JMCB edit certain language regarding human factors training and eliminate confusing Airworthiness Directive procedures within the MAG. Additionally, ARSA encouraged EASA to revisit its response to ARSA’s April 2010 letter on part tagging requirements for new and used components.
On Sept. 12, ARSA joined nearly 130 organizations across multiple industries and academia in urging U.S. congressional leaders to fully fund federal workforce programs.
“Employers are already facing workforce challenges.…
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On Aug. 22, ARSA offered to help the Office of the FAA’s Chief Counsel correct misunderstanding of ex parte communications during active rulemaking. Such engagement is a method of ensuring…
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August 22, 2024 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates
In August, ARSA tested the FAA’s new searchable directory of certificated repair stations. The system, which has been integrated to include all part 141, 142, and 147 in addition to…
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On Aug. 9, ARSA joined 11 other aviation trade associations requesting additional time to comment on the FAA’s Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 43-9D, “Maintenance Records.” The FAA subject matter expert…
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On Aug. 1, 21 representatives of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Aviation Rulemaking Committee requested the FAA withdraw Draft Advisory Circular 43-18A.
The group’s letter to Associate Administrator for Aviation…
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