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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).

A separate issue page is available for Drug & Alcohol Testing.

The latest ARSA news regarding operations requirements is below; click here for archived items.


Help DOT Assess FAA Consistency

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…Read More

Industry Guides FAA Towards Mutual International Acceptance

On April 13, ARSA and a group of aerospace trade associations provided the FAA with feedback on a rulemaking plan to establish international flexibility in the U.S. aviation safety rules.…Read More

Levanto Voices Conference Highlights

On March 30, AviationWeek’s MRO Podcast published its recap discussion of ARSA’s 2026 Annual Conference. Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto joined Editors Lee Ann Shay and Sean Broderick to…Read More

Protect Your Inbox (and ARSA’s Reputation)

On April 7, ARSA learned of a SPAM email sent using a team member’s credentials with the subject “Kimberly Dimmick shared Aeronautical_Repair_Station_Invoice” with you”. This message is not legitimate. What to…Read More

Surveying to Update Knowledge Test

FAA testing contractor PSI Services is conducting a survey of aviation maintenance professionals actively exercising mechanic certificate privileges. Results will support ongoing improvements to the agency’s knowledge test, particularly test…Read More
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