Schedule

Thursday, September 5

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. TBD	AEA Registration Open
8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. TBD	Official Conference Welcome
8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. TBD	Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations This comprehensive annual review highlights key regulatory issues impacting the avionics industry. It covers updates on repair station regulations, aircraft certification, and important rulemaking activities that directly influence your business. This year will include updates on: Repair station NPRM on data and contract maintenance; Part 23 Acceptable Means of Compliance; Final Report from the Repairman Portability Working Group. Morning break sponsored by Aircraft Lighting International
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. TBD	Back to Basics: Customer Supplied Parts and the Importance of Traceability Ensuring proper traceability of parts is essential for a repair station to verify the suitability of components used in maintenance and alterations. This session will cover key aspects of part acceptability, including new, used, and customer-supplied parts. Additionally, will explore various acceptable methods for demonstrating traceability, a critical requirement for all repair stations.
9 a.m. TBD	Exhibitor Setup
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. TBD	Take the NEW Avionics Installation Certification Exam for FREE Please note: If you are already an ASTM NCATT-certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET), you are eligible to take the NEW Aircraft Electronics Installation Technician (AEIT) endorsement exam for free at the AEA Regional. If you are not AET certified, you must pass that exam first. If you pass the AET certification exam at the AEA Regional, you can take the new installation endorsement exam along with other endorsements. All exams are free for attendees, courtesy of the AEA Educational Foundation. AET certification exams are normally $175, and AEIT endorsement exams are $150. Did you know the FAA formally recognizes the AET certification as equivalent to formal training when showing eligibility for the issuance of a repairman certificate? Learn more at aea.net/aet. www.aea.net/aet
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. TBD	Technical & Business Training Session
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD	Technical & Business Training Session
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. TBD	Cirrus Maintenance and Avionics Training
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. TBD	Technical & Business Training Session
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TBD	Technical & Business Training Session
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. TBD	Product Info Session
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. TBD	Exhibit Hall Open
6:30 p.m. TBD	Exhibitor Teardown

Friday, September 6

7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD	AEA Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD	Avionics Installation Certification Exam, Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification & Endorsement Exams Exams are free for attendees, courtesy of the AEA Educational Foundation.
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD	Garmin Technical Training The objective for Garmin’s training is to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and skills related to installation, troubleshooting and configuration of Garmin products. The training will cover various topics and tools relevant to the field. Training topics include: New product training, including overview, quoting, operations and installation considerations. Discussion of the latest installation, troubleshooting, configuration and administrative topics from training classes and FSE calls. GDL 60 installation and registration. Retrofit integrated flight deck installation, troubleshooting, and configuration topics. As GI 275 is offered with Over the Counter options, discussion of specific configurations and software update instructions. Morning break sponsored by Avidyne
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.	Lunch Sponsored by Garmin
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TBD	Garmin Technical Training continued Afternoon break sponsored by Pilot John International

Last updated Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Every attempt not to deviate from the above schedule will be made; however, the AEA reserves the right to make changes when necessary without notice. Please check back often to ensure you have the latest schedule.