Help DOT Assess FAA Consistency
April 14, 2026
ARSA calls on its repair station members to assist the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit of the FAA. Congress’ May 2024 reauthorization of the agency required the OIG to review the Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification Services (see P.L. 118-63, Sec. 821). In February, the final of three audits mandated by the law was initiated to address consistency of FAA oversight of repair station certificate holders and applicants.
The OIG intends to determine whether the FAA has sufficient controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that inspectors are consistent in interpreting and applying standards when certificating domestic repair stations.
ARSA is working with the audit team to coordinate opportunities for direct reporting on experience with FAA oversight. While details are worked out, interested members should contact the association to get on a list of potential sources for the OIG.
To read the audit announcement, click here.
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