Operations
Portions of 14 CFR that cover aircraft operations, some of which also impact the maintenance providers that service the operator’s equipment, include part 39 (ADs), part 91 (General Operating Rules), part 119 (Air Carrier Certification Rules), part 120 (drug and alcohol programs), part 121 (Air Carrier Operating Rules), part 125 (Commercial Operators), part 129 (Foreign Air Carriers), part 133 (Rotorcraft – External Loads), part 135 (Commuter/On Demand Operators), and part 137 (Agricultural Operators).
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The latest ARSA news regarding operations requirements is below; click here for archived items.
ARSA Remembers – Mark Swearingin
Mark Swearingin, long-time industry veteran and friend of the association who participated in and spoke at multiple ARSA events died on Feb. 20. Mark’s wife, Liz, alerted colleagues and friends…Read MorePreventing Baseless Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements
February 26, 2026 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates, Design & Production, EASA, FAA, Maintenance, Press Releases, Regulatory
On Feb. 26, ARSA and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) jointly commented on the FAA’s Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 120-78B, “Electronic Signatures, Electronic Recordkeeping, and Electronic Manuals.” The associations acknowledged…Read More
Mid-Month Member Asked – Recordkeeping Guidance?
February 24, 2026 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates, Design & Production, EASA, FAA, Maintenance, Press Releases, Regulatory
Most editions of the hotline – ARSA’s premier member newsletter – include something “A Member Asked” in the previous month. That individual query increases the knowledge of all members. This…Read More
ARSA Survey Invite Sent
February 17, 2026 | Categories:
ARSA News & Updates
On Feb. 17, an invitation to complete ARSA’s member survey was sent to the email address of every primary contact. The message was subjected “ARSA 2026 Member Survey Invitation” and…Read More








