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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing a complete revision to the Airworthiness Standards for Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes. more info
The AEA is submitting comments on draft Advisory Circular 43-210A. more info
On Feb. 3, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, a six-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration published a revision to AC 43-210 (AC 43-210A), Standardized Procedures for Requesting Approval of Data for Major Repairs and Major Alterations. more info
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has published CD 1525MS -- Proposed Part 145 Manual of Standards Amendment Instrument 2015 (No.1) for comment. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration has published Notice N 8900.336 addressing the U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance, Change 5 requirements for the FAA Form 8130-3 from production approval holder. more info
On Sept. 8, the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration signed Change 5 to the Maintenance Annex Guidance of the EU/FAA Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement making a number of changes to the administration of repair stations and adding the provision to the special conditions mandating that new products used on European-registered aircraft and products must have an accompanying FAA Form 8130.3. more info
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has published NPRM 1415SS -- Application of Parts 42 and 145 of CASR to large/transport category rotorcraft used in charter operations for public consultation. more info
On Sept. 15, the European Aviation Safety Agency signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration that allows the authorities to rely on each other's regulatory systems in the design and certification of aviation articles. more info
On Sept. 15, the Federal Aviation Administration signed agreements with two international regulatory partners, the European Aviation Safety Agency and Transport Canada Civil Aviation that allow the authorities to rely on each other's regulatory systems in the design and certification of aviation articles. more info
On Sept. 15, Transport Canada Civil Aviation signed an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration that expands the current relationship by allowing the authorities to rely on each other's regulatory systems in the design and certification of aviation articles. more info
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has been working on a revision to CAR 521 since 2010 with several consultations, both internal and external. more info
In answering a question posed by the Aircraft Electronics Association whether a certificated repair station may perform maintenance described in Part 43 and required by §§ 91.411 and 91.413 on experimental aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration responded that, more info
The Federal Aviation Administration has published InFO 15009 providing clarification concerning the scope of the authorization to operators holding a repair station rating, limited to altimeter and system test and inspection, for compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 43 Appendix E. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association this week submitted comments to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics, Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee Members, asking for the committee to retain the detailed occupation "49-2091 Avionics Technician." more info
Regulatory Update for AEA Members in Australia more info
Regulatory Update for AEA Members in New Zealand more info
Regulatory Update for AEA Members in Canada more info
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued a set of standard changes and repairs, reducing maintenance and operating costs. more info
The NPA 2015-03 was recently issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency and is open for comments. more info
The European Aviation Safety Agency is giving notice that it is considering a reorganisation of the current CS-23; more info
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has extended the training period for individuals seeking a small aircraft maintenance license under CASA's new system. more info
"It was not the FAA's intent to require repair stations to report all failures, malfunctions and defects." more info
This Notice of Proposed Amendment is intended to allow a simpler process for the design and embodiment of some changes and repairs when applicable to certain aircraft (aeroplanes up to 5,700 kg MTOM, rotorcraft up to 3,175 kg MTOM, and most sailplanes, balloons and airships). more info
In a very public win, the Federal Aviation Administration published its final rule that dropped the changes to the repair station rating system and retained only the authority to deny an application for a new repair station certificate if the applicant or certain associated key individuals had materially contributed to the circumstances that caused a previous repair station certificate revocation action. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association has just completed a 40-hour CASR Part 145 repair station training course in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration is delaying the effective date of the Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter and Part 91 Helicopter Operations final rule published Feb. 21, 2014. more info
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority recently issued the following statement. more info
The Transportation Security Administration has issued regulations to improve security at repair stations located within and outside the United States as required by the Aviation Reauthorization Act. more info
On Jan. 13, the Transportation Security Administration will issue regulations to improve security at repair stations located within and outside the United States as required by Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, Pub. L. 108-176 (117 Stat. 2489, Dec. 12, 2003), codified at 49 U.S.C. 44924 (Vision 100). more info
Due to sequestration-related budget cuts and furloughs, all Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety offices and facilities will operate with reduced staffing and, in some cases, periodic closures, from now through Sept. 30, 2013. more info
On April 1, the Aircraft Electronics Association submitted comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking published at 78 Fed. Reg. 6276 (January 30, 2013). more info
Five years ago, the Aircraft Electronics Association membership raised concerns that general aviation needed an alternative B2 licensing process to support the career paths for engineers. This alternative process was developed and is now open for comment as a B2 license. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration amended the maintenance regulations regarding the loading of aeronautical database updates by removing, from the preventive maintenance category, the task of updating databases used in self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted navigation equipment. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association recently objected to the Federal Aviation Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Part 145 repair stations in comments submitted to the FAA by the Nov. 19 deadline. more info
Comments Due Monday, November 19 on FAA's Significant and Potentially Damaging Part 145 Rewrite more info
Have You Submitted Comments on FAA's Significant and Potentially Damaging Part 145 Rewrite? more info
This action would amend the regulations for repair stations by revising the system of ratings, the repair station certification requirements and the regulations on repair stations providing maintenance for air carriers. This action is necessary because many portions of the existing repair station regulations do not reflect current repair station aircraft maintenance and business practices, or advances in aircraft technology. These changes would modernize the regulations to keep pace with current industry standards and practices. more info
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a proposed airworthiness directive (PAD) cancellation notice (CN) to cancel EASA AD 2006-0265, dated Aug. 30, 2006, for Mode C and Mode S transponders, and all types and models utilizing Gilham code altitude input. more info
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has a number of websites for accessing regulatory and guidance documents. more info
On Friday, Aug. 17, the Federal Aviation Administration announced an extension of the comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on May 21, which is a proposed rewrite of Part 145. The original deadline for the comment period was set for Aug. 20, but it has now been extended until Nov. 19. more info
On July 4, 2012, Transport Canada Civil Aviation issued amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association has updated its European Regulatory Mandate Document, and it is now available on the AEA website. It addresses the various regulatory requirements for European avionics equipment. more info
To help understand the scope of the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed significant and potentially damaging rewrite of Part 145, the Aircraft Electronics Association has published a comparative analysis of the proposed changes to current regulatory language. more info
This proposal makes wholesale changes to the avionics industry with damaging and costly repercussions. The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to remove radio and instrument ratings and allow airframe-rated repair stations to work on radio and instrument components without qualifications or ratings. In addition, the proposal eliminates many of the currently utilized opportunities for mobile maintenance operations. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration has revised the FAA Order 8900.1 field approval policy for aviation safety inspectors, correcting the challenges raised by the AEA late in 2011. more info
The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued revised Advisory Circular 66-2(4): List of Aircraft Type Ratings For CASR Part 66 Licences. more info
The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority's proposed CNS/ATM plan for this decade sets aircraft avionics equipage mandates for satellite-based IFR navigation, Mode S/ADS-B transponders and forward fitment of TCAS II version 7.1 more info
This advisory circular addresses flammability testing of aircraft cabin interior materials when new finishes are used on existing aircraft cabin interior panels more info
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend the maintenance regulations by removing from the preventive maintenance category the task of updating databases used in self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted navigation equipment. more info
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Congress passed a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2012 "Mini-Bus" appropriations bill more info
The FAA proposes to amend the maintenance regulations by removing from the preventive maintenance category the task of updating databases used in self-contained, front-panel or pedestal-mounted navigation equipment. This change would allow pilots who operate certificated aircraft to update the specified databases and eliminate the requirement for certificated mechanics or repair stations to perform the update. more info
On July 26, 2011, a Canada-European Union Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement came into force after the approval of the Canadian Parliament and the EU Parliament and the exchange of diplomatic notes, which indicates the completion of domestic procedures. more info
Advisory Circular 20-136A is being updated to be consistent with the recently published 14 CFR §§ 23.1306, 25.1316, 27.1316 and 29.1316 rulemaking, which codifies lighting protection requirements. more info
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced the U.S. field workshops in support of the implementation of the new agreement between the U.S. and the European Community on the Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety (BASA). more info
The Federal Aviation Administration has amended the lightning protection airworthiness standards by establishing new lightning protection regulations for electrical and electronic systems installed on aircraft certificated under Parts 23, 27 and 29, and revises lightning protection regulations for electrical and electronic systems installed on airplanes certificated under Part 25. more info
The CRD to NPA 2009-01 has been issued and is open for feedback and comments. more info
Following the discussions at this year's round tables at the AEA European Regional Meeting in Copenhagen, a number of questions have been answered as well as a number of initiatives to challenges raised during the meeting. more info
The Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) became effective on May 3, 2011. more info
The transition to the new Part 66 license has not progressed as smoothly as promised by CASA. more info
On March 15, 2011, the European Union and the U.S. concluded an agreement on cooperation in the regulation of civil aviation safety. more info
On February 11, 2011, the leadership of the Transportation Committee and Aviation Subcommittee introduced long-term legislation to reform Federal Aviation Administration programs, set policies and priorities for the nation’s aviation system, and create jobs through infrastructure improvements. more info
As 2010 comes to an end, it is appropriate to report advances in three important areas for AEA Europe members:. AEA’s Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, Ric Peri recently completed a two-week European trip in support of AEA Europe members. Highlights of that trip are more info
The South Pacific region is experiencing turmoil resulting from a number of events in the industry that have caused significant concern for AEA members. more info
Re: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew information collection (FAA Form 337). more info
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FAA invites public comments regarding its request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval to renew the information collection related to the FAA Form 337. more info
On 6 Aug. 2010, following an Australian Appeals Tribunal decision, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority released selected documents sought under the Freedom of Information Act to the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association. more info
The document is the proposal for the amendment of EC 1702/2003–Part 21 to amend the approval process for organizations responsible for the design and production of European light aircraft. more info
On behalf of the AEA Europe membership, Ric Peri, AEA’s vice president of government and industry affairs, recently attended the first meeting of the B-4 rulemaking working group. The meeting took place in Cologne on 29-30, June. more info
On July 2, 2010, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) issued an exemption to relieve AMOs with avionics, instrument and component ratings from the requirements of CAR STD 573.02(11). more info
The FAA has amended its certification procedures and identification requirements for aeronautical products and articles. The amendments will update and standardize those requirements for production approval holders; revise export airworthiness approval requirements to facilitate global manufacturing; move all part marking requirements from Part 21 to Part 45; and amend the identification requirements for products and articles. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) are seeking member participation in contacting Members of Congress in opposition to the foreign repair station provisions in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate version of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation. more info
Ric Peri, vice president of government and industry affair for AEA, recently shared with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia comments from the Aircraft Electronics Association regarding a proposal to modernize rules for the licensing of maintenance personnel for small aircraft. more info
The following major NPAs affect operators of aircraft, TC, restricted TC and STC holders: more info
With the U.S. House’s passage of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2009, the Aircraft Electronics Association is relieved to see FAA funding moving forward in this manner; more info
The FAA is withdrawing the Dec. 1, 2006 notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the system of ratings and require repair stations to establish a quality program. The FAA is withdrawing the NPRM because it has determined the NPRM does not adequately address the current repair station environment and because of the significant issues commenters — including the AEA — raised. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association has submitted comments to the United States Transportation Safety Administration on the Large Aircraft Security Program Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. more info
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) responded this week to the request for comments regarding the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security’s “Effects of Export Controls on Decisions to Use or Not Use U.S.-Origin Parts and Components in Commercial Products and the Effects of Such Decisions” (74 FR 263, Jan. 5, 2009). more info
As expected, following the election, Congress has begun to make progress again in discussing Federal Aviation Administration funding. The U.S. House of Representatives has reintroduced H.R. 915 to provide funding for the FAA through 2012. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 provides historic funding levels — $70 billion — for the FAA's capital programs between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2012 more info
This memorandum provides policy and guidance for electronic flight bag Class 1 and 2 system architecture (such as portable modules, lithium batteries, charging circuitry and rapid depressurization) and aircraft connectivity (such as aircraft power, data buses and mounting brackets). more info
The de minimis rule, as it currently exists in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), allows entities to purchase U.S. articles and incorporate the U.S.-sourced parts into foreign-made items with the assurance that the foreign-made items then can be exported to third-party nations without worrying about the impact of U.S. export regulations, as long as the foreign product contains less than 25 percent (or 10 percent for re-export to certain controlled countries) of U.S.-sourced parts. more info
“Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Un-Augmented GPS Used for Supplemental Navigation:” DO-316 is available for final comment and review at RTCA. This standard is based on DO-229D, minus the SBAS requirements for new GPS equipment not augmented by ground or space-based systems. This standard and future TSO will replace DO-208/TSO-C129a. more info
AEA is actively involved and supportive of the alliance – AEA members are encourage to contact their representatives. more info
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