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Simplifying Foreign D&A Testing

Note: On Sept. 30, the FAA rejected the industry’s petition. Stay tuned for updates on ARSA’s follow up actions. On Aug. 22, a coalition of eight aviation trade associations joined…Read More

Review FAA’s Methods, Techniques, and Practices

The FAA has engaged industry to help review AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair that is applicable to aircraft inspection and repair. The AC primarily supports…Read More

FAA Acknowledges Repair Station Paperwork Burden

On Sept. 26, ARSA commented on the FAA’s second Federal Register notice regarding its assessment of the paperwork burden associated with FAA requirements for repair station certificate applications. In general,…Read More

Experiencing FAA Misunderstanding of Rulemaking Communications

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…Read More

Draft Fabrication AC Needs to Wait on ICA ARC

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…Read More
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