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MAG CHG 6 (and its predecessor CHG 5) require Form 8130-3 to be issued for new parts released by a PAH on and after Oct. 1, 2016 if subsequently installed during maintenance subject to the MAG.
The deviation memoranda:
(1) Facilitate production approval holders' (PAH) implementation of section 21.137(o) authorizing such entities to issue Form 8130-3 as an Authorized Release Document.
(2) Allow the issuance of Form 8130-3 as an export document for articles without having to mention the article complies with the importing requirements of a specific country. For engines and propellers the FAA will allow multiple countries to be referenced. Other block 12 statements referenced in Order 8130.21 or required by bilateral agreements (e.g., "This PMA part is not a critical component.") must still be included.
As part of an ongoing effort to address issues with the MAG, an ARSA-led industry coalition worked closely with the FAA for two months ahead of memos' issuance. The effort included both aviation trade associations and private businesses that made headway with the FAA and EASA by delivering letters, meeting with officials from both agencies and engaging in an informed public discourse about the difficulties caused by the new 8130 requirement.
While there are many challenges remaining for PAHs to modify their quality and IT systems to accommodate the changes in time for the MAG CHG 6 implementation date of Oct. 1, 2016, the memos will go a long way toward giving industry the tools needed to comply.
ARSA's efforts regarding the 8130 requirement have been supported by: the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, Airlines for America, the Aviation Suppliers Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the Modification and Replacement Parts Association, MOOG Aircraft Group, Honeywell Aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and the Boeing Company.
Click here to download both memos (zipped file).
Stay tuned to ARSA's website for more information on parts documentation requirements (arsa.org/production-certificates) as well as the fifth (arsa.org/mag-change-5) and sixth (arsa.org/mag-change-6) revisions to the U.S.-EU MAG.
June 14, 2016
On June 10, seven trade associations and four aerospace companies – led by ARSA – requested the directors of flight standards for the FAA and EASA revise guidance on international parts documentation.
Since last September, the association and its allies have worked to help the agencies correct regulatory issues created by the 2015 revision of the Maintenance Annex Guidance ("MAG Change 5") to the U.S.-EU Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA).
The nine-month-long effort deals with the requirement that U.S. Production Approval Holders (PAH) issue FAA Form 8130-3 with all new parts for which a dual maintenance release will be issued. The privilege to issue that form was created in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 21.137(o) last October. Since that time, the FAA and EASA have issued two extensions to give both the FAA and industry time to comply. The most-recent extension was announced to ARSA in a letter dated April 14, 2016 and distributed to FAA personnel in Notice 8900.360.
Unfortunately, the extensions include a note indicating parts released by a PAH prior to Oct. 1, 2016 will remain suitable for installation on EU articles only if they have appropriately-dated documentation from the PAH containing the same technical information as an FAA Form 8130-3. That "requirement" is problematic for a host of reasons. Many articles – especially older parts – do not have dated documentation, and even fewer are from or by a PAH. Although an article's packaging and associated documentation can identify the source, they will not have the same information as an FAA Form 8130-3. Furthermore, documents (such as certificates of conformance, airline certifications, shipping tickets, invoices, etc.) or identification markings are used to provide evidence that a part is eligible for installation. Under the extensions this information will no longer be sufficient unless it is issued by or from the PAH.
The coalition requested the agencies issue another letter and revise Notice 8900.360 to remove the dated documentation requirement for articles released from a PAH prior to Oct. 1, 2016. As is the current requirement, all new parts must be accompanied by acceptable evidence of airworthiness that meet the regulations for record keeping at the time of production and/or sale.
"The central issue is to help the FAA and EASA rely on their already-dependable systems for ensuring airworthiness," said Marshall S. Filler, ARSA's managing director and general counsel, who has been the industry's point person on the issue since MAG Change 5 was signed last fall. "Regardless of the documentation that accompanies a part, it is subject to a robust quality system and careful regulatory oversight. Therefore, it's perfectly reasonable to grandfather the parts released by a PAH prior to Oct. 1, 2016 and we greatly appreciate the agencies' granting another six-month extension. However, the grandfathered conditions should not be so burdensome that they exclude large numbers of airworthy articles."
The letter's delivery coincided with the beginning of the Annual International Safety Conference, co-hosted by the FAA and EASA and featuring Filler in a plenary discussion on bilateral agreements. As industry representatives and regulators convene in Washington from June 14-16, those representing U.S. parts manufacturers have the perfect pulpit from which to pursue sensible oversight.
"This letter is part of an ongoing effort specific to the Form 8130-3 requirement," Filler continued, noting his participation alongside representatives from the FAA, EASA and industry during the conference. "More importantly, though, it is the perfect example of hurdles that must be overcome to truly realize the benefits of bilateral relationships. When our governments sign these [bilateral aviation safety] agreements, they are endorsing the principle that each other's technically equivalent systems will be mutually accepted. In the absence of a compelling safety justification, that should mean simpler compliance and reduced economic burdens — not the opposite. I'm glad we can discuss it this week [during the conference], but I'm determined that the parts documentation issue serve as an example of how easily things can get off track."
Since the 2015 change to the MAG was issued, a new revision – the sixth – has been signed. Although an improvement over its predecessor, "MAG Change 6" did not resolve all the issues and perpetuated many of the problems in the agencies' April 14th letter.
In addition to ARSA, the letter was signed by representatives from: the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, Airlines for America, the Aviation Suppliers Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the Modification and Replacement Parts Association, MOOG Aircraft Group, Honeywell Aerospace, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and the Boeing Company.
To download a copy of the letter, click here.
Visit ARSA's website for more information on parts documentation requirements (arsa.org/production-certificates), the International Safety Conference (arsa.org/faa-easa-conference) and the fifth (arsa.org/mag-change-5) and sixth (arsa.org/mag-change-6) revisions to the U.S.-EU MAG.
May 9, 2016
UPDATE: Effective May 2, the FAA issued Notice 8900.360 extending the implementation date of the guidance established by Notice 8900.336, Maintenance Annex Guidance, Change 5 requirements for the FAA Form 8130-3 from Production Approval Holders from April 1 to Oct. 1. The notice language is consistent the April 14 letter sent by the FAA and EASA to ARSA (see story below).
ARSA continues to work closely with the FAA and its industry coalition partners to resolve a variety of issues associated with MAG change 5. The association will update its members as new developments occur.
To view the notice, click here.
MAG Change 5: FAA, EASA Confirm 8130-3 Requirement Extension
April 20, 2016
On April 20, ARSA received a letter dated April 14 from the FAA and EASA confirming the postponement of the "new" parts documentation requirement imposed on U.S.-based production approval holders by change 5 to the U.S.-EU Maintenance Annex Guidance. The letter arrived after an April 1 email from the FAA to its aviation safety inspectors originally announced the extension (see "No Joke" below).
The letter recounted months of action by a coalition of aviation groups led by ARSA and noted the provision's effective date was originally delayed four months to accommodate the needs of U.S. PAHs. Having earned the original extension from Dec. 8, 2015 to April 1, 2016, the association joined a chorus of aviation stakeholders in persuading both agencies that industry circumstances demanded another postponement.
"[In March 2016], at the occasion of ARSA's Annual Repair Station Symposium," the letter noted, highlighting the broad engagement by the maintenance community on the issue, "[Managing Director and General Counsel Marshall S. Filler] informed us that the actual implementation of the provisions/privileges contained in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations § 21.137(o) was taking much longer than expected and that the extended deadline of April 1, 2016 was not allowing most of the PAHs to get the required approval under § 21.137(o) by their supervising Manufacturing Inspection District Offices (MlDOs)."
In addition to the concerted efforts put forth by the 13 trade associations represented on the original Oct. 7, 2015 letter (see "Aviation Coalition Requests Orderly Transition Period" below), both agencies received repeated requests from industry members for more time to institute the privileges of § 21.137(o). While the entire aviation community should be relieved to have another extension, much work remains to fully implement the privileges of § 21.137(o).
To read the full letter, click here.
April 1, 2016
The "new" parts documentation requirement imposed on U.S.-based production approval holders by change 5 to the U.S.-EU Maintenance Annex Guidance has once again been postponed.
On April 1, the FAA notified its aviation safety inspectors via email (see below) that, in cooperation with EASA, the agency has agreed to delay the implementation of the FAA Form 8130-3 requirement. The new effective date is Oct. 1 – six additional months to fully realize the benefits of the new 14 CFR § 21.137(o) (to read about ARSA's efforts specific to the new privilege, visit arsa.org/production-certificates). A notice confirming the extension is expected in the near future.
Since the September 2015 release of MAG Change 5, ARSA has been the industry leader on multiple efforts to "smooth" its implementation and prevent disruption of international maintenance operations. Having earned the original extension from December 2015 to April, the association persuaded both agencies that industry circumstances demanded another postponement. While we are relieved to finally have agreement, much work remains to fully implement the privileges of § 21.137(o).
It may be April Fools' Day, but for once the joke is not on maintenance providers. Stay tuned to ARSA as the situation unfolds. For a complete history of the association's efforts since the September 2015 release of MAG Change 5, review the content below.
From: Logan, Cindy (FAA)
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 7:23 AM
To: 9-AWA-AFS-300-Maintenance (FAA)
Subject: FYI from the AFS-300 Management Team — April 1, 2016 >> FAA Notice 8900.336 FAA Form 8130-3 requirements <<
Good Morning Everyone…
This email is provided as interim notification.
Since the release of the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) Change 5, between the United States and the European Union (EU), many concerns were raised by U.S. repair stations regarding changes contained in Section B, Appendix 1, paragraph 10: "Release and Acceptance of Components," and the timelines established. Industry stakeholders recommended that the MAG be aligned with the changes in part 21 set forth in Amendment 21-98, which became effective on March 29, 2016. The alignment would allow PAHs in the U.S. to establish a process in their quality systems to issue an authorized release using FAA Form 8130-3 for new parts. Other concerns include what provisions could be made regarding components received prior to that date.
On November 17, 2015, the FAA issued FAA Notice 8900.336, aligning the requirements of MAG CHG 5, Section B, Appendix 1, paragraph 10, with the effective date of the part 21 Amendment 21-98. Unfortunately, implementing the changes to part 21 set forth in Amendment 21-98, i.e. 21.137(o) is taking longer than stakeholders expected. Both FAA and EASA were asked by several industry stakeholders to extend the implementation date of MAG CHG 5 requirements specified above (specifically Section B Appendix I, Paragraph 10).
To allow implementation of the privileges under 21.137(o) to the greatest extent possible, FAA and EASA agreed to extend the implementation deadline specified in FAA Notice 8900.336 from April 1, 2016 to October 1, 2016. All other provisions of MAG CHG 5 remain in effect.
FAA Notice 8900.336 is undergoing revision and will address this change and will be issued as soon as coordination procedures are complete.
This message was sent to Principal Maintenance and Avionics inspectors and Office managers. While our list is extensive it may not touch everyone, please distribute as necessary.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Cindy Logan,
Management and Program Analyst, AFS-310
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Update: On Nov. 25, ARSA received a letter from the FAA and EASA, which was sent in official response to the Oct. 7 request by the ARSA-led coalition to address complications in change 5 to the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) regarding parts documentation requirements.
The letter, which was signed by the flight standards and aircraft certification directors of both agencies, was consistent with the FAA's notice published to the Federal Register on Nov. 20 (read below for more information). In addition to delaying implementation of the FAA Form 8130-3 requirement until April 1, 2016, the letter indicates the FAA is also considering action to allow early compliance with certain provisions of the new rule.
To access a copy of the letter, click here.
November 20, 2015
On Nov. 20, the FAA and EASA announced a joint strategy for implementing the most-recent update to the international safety agreement between the two bodies. That document, which was signed in September and was scheduled to become effective on Dec. 8, included a major complication regarding documentation requirements for new aircraft parts that will be installed in articles subject to the jurisdiction of both the European Union (EU) and the United States.
Change 5 to the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) issued under the U.S.-EU Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) created a clear requirement for a specific FAA Form – the 8130-3 – to be issued by production approval holders (PAH). The form must accompany all new parts to be installed on articles for which a dual FAA-EASA maintenance release will be issued. A BASA is a government-to-government agreement meant to simplify regulatory oversight across borders. However, under current FAA rules only the agency or its designees can issue the document for a new part.
The FAA addressed that problem in a final rule published Oct. 1 that will allow U.S. PAHs to issue Form 8130-3 without needing an FAA designee. Unfortunately, aerospace manufacturers cannot implement the new privilege until the final rule's March 29, 2016 effective date, with longer timelines required for FAA regulatory review and approval.
On Oct. 7, a coalition of aviation trade associations sent a letter to both agencies offering a solution: delay implementation of the MAG's new documentation requirements until the effective date of FAA's new rule. U.S. aviation businesses would then be able to install these parts on European articles, and remain in compliance, without disruption.
"Even though the U.S. and EU regulatory systems are equivalent, our members' hands were effectively tied," said Marshall S. Filler, managing director and general counsel for ARSA, about the industry-wide effort. "As things stood in October, in order to serve European customers many U.S. repair stations would be legally obligated to possess parts documentation that U.S. manufacturers cannot issue."
In response the agencies agreed to delay implementation of the FAA Form 8130-3 requirement until April 1, 2016. The FAA issued a notice, effective Nov. 17, providing additional time for U.S. PAHs to update their internal procedures and issue the forms for parts released from their quality systems. They also clarified the requirement would not be applied retroactively to parts released by the PAH prior to the new effective date, whether in a repair station's inventory or in the distribution pipeline.
"After the FAA's new rule was published [on Oct. 1], the way ahead was pretty clear," Filler concluded. "Giving U.S. industry the time it needed to align systems and procedures with the new MAG requirement was the simple, common sense solution. The agencies saw that, with a little help, and made the right decision. Fortunately, the aviation community will not be penalized because of an unworkable regulatory burden."
November 3, 2015
Update – Nov. 3, 2015: MAG Change 5 – Briefing & Listening Session Recap
On Nov. 3, ARSA's regulatory team hosted a discussion — headlined by Managing Director and General Counsel Marshall S. Filler — of MAG Change 5. The session engaged members in order to complement the association's assistance to industry as the FAA and EASA work to effectively implement the change.
October 8, 2015
Parts Diplomacy – Aviation Coalition Requests Orderly Transition Period
On Oct. 7, a coalition of aviation trade associations sent a letter to the FAA and EASA addressing a major issue in the international agreement between the two bodies. The complication: documentation of aircraft parts that are subject to the jurisdiction of both the European Union and the United States.
The letter was signed by representatives of ARSA, the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots' Association, Airlines for America, the Aviation Suppliers Association, the Cargo Airline Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, the International Air Transport Association, the Modification and Replacement Parts Association, the National Air Carrier Association and the National Air Transportation Association. The letter's delivery was announced on Oct. 8 during an international regulatory panel at ARSA's 2015 Strategic Leadership Conference (SLC) in Washington, D.C.
The coalition provided a means for smooth implementation of the most recent update to the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) issued under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the United States and the European Union. A BASA is a government-to-government agreement meant to simplify regulatory oversight across borders. Unfortunately, the Sept. 9 MAG update imposes an unrealistic compliance deadline on U.S. industry to conform its practices to those of the EU.
The MAG change creates a clear requirement for a specific FAA Form – the 8130-3 – to accompany all new parts installed by U.S. repair stations on articles that may be exported to the European Union. Unfortunately, under current FAA rules the agency must issue the document, usually through a production approval holder's (PAH) designee.
"Even though the U.S. and EU regulatory systems are equivalent, our members' hands are effectively tied," said Marshall S. Filler, managing director and general counsel for ARSA. "As things currently stand, in order to serve European customers many U.S. repair stations will be legally obligated to possess parts documentation that U.S. manufacturers cannot issue."
The FAA addressed that problem in a final rule published Oct. 1 that will allow U.S. PAHs to issue Form 8130-3 without needing an FAA designee. Unfortunately, aerospace manufacturers will be unable to implement the new privilege until the final rule's March 29, 2016 effective date, with longer timelines required for FAA regulatory review and approval.
To allow for a smooth and orderly transition to the new MAG requirement, the industry letter requests the FAA and EASA delay its implementation date for six months after the effective date of the FAA final rule.
"The FAA has provided the remedy for the Form 8130-3 problem [with the Oct. 1 publication of its new rule]," Filler continued, "The simple, common sense solution is to give U.S. industry the time it needs to align its quality systems with the new MAG requirement. In the meantime, repair stations should not have to suffer adverse consequences when the fundamental problem lies outside their control."
September 28, 2015
On Sept. 9, the FAA and EASA signed change 5 to the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG). Repair stations must ensure compliance with revisions by Dec. 8, 2015, unless a later date is agreed to by the authorities.
A comparison document red-lining the changes is available here. For U.S.-based repair stations, the most notable revisions:
This last sub bullet is the most regrettable. While prior versions of the MAG raised questions about whether an FAA Form 8130-3 with a left side signature for new parts was mandatory or discretionary, change 5 clearly requires a U.S. repair station to have an FAA Form 8130-3 issued by the production approval holder (PAH) for new parts.
While ARSA has long-fought the "requirement", change 5 will elevate the issue to the highest levels of the FAA and EASA. While ARSA would prefer that EASA accept the FAA system as equivalent to the EU system (which it is), that is not likely to happen without strong FAA pushback which has not occurred to date. Thus, most U.S. manufacturers will eventually issue FAA Form 8130-3s for all new parts because it will be administratively easier than figuring out which buyers are going to issue dual releases or eventually "export" the part. (This is reminiscent of the mid-1990s when U.S. repair stations were "forced" to drop the yellow tag and issue Form 8130-3 to comply with contract and international regulatory requirements.)
ARSA's comments, actions and recommendations (noted in bold text) to MAG language (italic text) are as follows—
New Components
A release document issued by the OEM or Production Certificate (PC) holder must accompany the new component. For U.S. OEMs and PC holders, release must be on the FAA Form 8130-3 as a new part. PMA parts may only be accepted as detailed in EASA Part-21 or in Annex 1 of the Agreement.
What ARSA and its allies are doing: ARSA has requested clarification from EASA representatives on the issues outlined above. The association also supports a pending request by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) that a transition period be established to allow the FAA to issue its final rule allowing U.S. PAHs to issue FAA Form 8130-3s for all new components without the services of the FAA or a designee. The transition period was reportedly discussed at last week's Bilateral Oversight Board (BOB) and Certification Oversight Board (COB) meetings; the association will continue to solicit information on what, if any, decision was made at that meeting.
What to do in the meantime: If you hold an FAA and EASA certificate and routinely execute dual releases, ensure your purchase orders to U.S. PAHs include language that the article is intended for use in a bilateral export situation, such as—
The articles covered by this purchase order are intended for export as defined in paragraph 1.6(o) of the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). As such, the new articles covered by this purchase order must be accompanied by FAA Form 8130-3 as required by paragraph 5.0.1 of the TIP and section B, appendix 1, paragraph 10(k)(1)(i), (ii) and (vi) of the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG) between the FAA and EASA.
Since the requirements for the PAH to issue an FAA Form 8130-3 for new components transferring from the FAA to EASA are found in the TIP and MAG, most PAHs that sell internationally are set up to accommodate this request. If the repair station notifies the PAH that the articles will be used for export to a bilateral partner, the issuance of the FAA Form 8130-3 will become a contractual requirement for the PAH.
Used Components
An FAA Form 8130-3 issued as a dual maintenance release must accompany used components from EASA-approved U.S.-based 14 CFR part 145 repair stations.
No one questions the longstanding requirement that an FAA Form 8130-3 must be issued for maintenance subject to a dual release. However, what about parts recovery (i.e., used parts inspected during maintenance and stocked for installation at a later date)?
EASA recognizes Approved Maintenance Organization processes for recovering internal and attached components from top assemblies during maintenance on the top assembly. Specifically, EASA section 145.A.50(d) provides: When an organisation maintains a component for its own use, an EASA Form 1 may not be necessary depending upon the organisation's internal release procedures defined in the exposition. (This statement is reiterated in the AMC/GM.)
We believe EASA allows its approved maintenance organizations to issue a white identification tag or similar internal identification, place the "repair detail" in inventory and install it later provided it has a procedure in its exposition. If EASA accepts these practices for its own repair stations, a U.S.-based repair station could have procedures that do not require an FAA Form 8130-3 to document an inspection of a disassembled repair detail since the subsequent approval for return to service on the top assembly will apply to all components replaced in that assembly. However, the agencies did not make this clear in Change 5 and therefore ARSA has sent an official inquiry to EASA about whether it will accept an equivalent internal part identification issued by U.S.-based repair stations.
For those that purchased the ARSA model EASA Supplement, a revision to ensure compliance with MAG Change 5 will be issued in the near future. Stay tuned to the website and the hotline for further information as it is received.
September 10, 2015
The FAA and EASA have released change 5 to the Maintenance Annex Guide (MAG), effective Sept. 9. The document contains extensive changes; notably when Form 8130-3 must accompany new components that will be installed by a U.S. repair station during maintenance subject to EASA jurisdiction. Specifically, the FAA and EASA changed the word "should" to "must" on pages 99-100 where the 8130-3 requirement is placed. This was intended to emphasize the mandatory nature of when Form 8130-3 must accompany a new part received from a U.S. production approval holder.
ARSA is disappointed the agencies have yet to recognize the equivalent nature of the two regulatory systems as it relates to the manner in which airworthiness approval is evidenced for new articles. In Europe, a production organization approval (POA) holder must (and has the authority to) issue an EASA Form 1, regardless of whether the article will be used domestically or exported. In the United States, production approval holders are not required to issue Form 8130-3 (nor do they have that privilege in the absence of an FAA designation). Instead, the FAA rules provide equivalent evidence of airworthiness, either in the way of identification requirements under 14 CFR part 45 for top assemblies or (recently added documentation requirements) for sub-assemblies in part 21.
When a production approval holder (PAH) sells new approved parts to a U.S.-based repair station it is a domestic sale not an export (which requires the FAA Form 8130-3 under the Technical Implementation Procedures). Since most production certificate holders have not been delegated the authority to issue the Form 8130-3, the document is not provided for domestic shipments (nor need it be). If the repair station subsequently uses that article in maintenance for which a dual release will be issued, how is it supposed to cure the absence of Form 8130-3 from the PAH? ARSA has yet again asked that question of the agencies and will advise members when it receives a response.
On a positive note as the mandated requirement relates to used parts installed during maintenance under EASA jurisdiction, per the FAA's letter to ARSA of Aug. 25 repair stations may issue Form 8130-3s in a parts recovery (i.e., continue in service) situation to document an inspection of articles provided they are rated to perform maintenance on the associated top assembly (i.e., aircraft, engine, accessory, etc.).
To remove this Catch-22 ARSA will now ask for similar recognition for new parts.
ARSA is reviewing the change to determine if updates must be made to its EASA Supplement. Stay tuned and ensure that your publications are up-to-date.
Bookmark this page in order to stay on top of updates regarding MAG Change 5. For additional content, see ARSA's member newsletters (for information about receiving communications, contact ARSA).
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The conference's plenary sessions began on June 14 with a panel considering a key question for international aviation: "How do we achieve the true benefits of a bilateral?" Marshall S. Filler, ARSA's managing director and general counsel, participated alongside agency officials and industry executives, including EASA's Executive Director Patrick Ky.
The association is committed to pursuing bilateral and multilateral agreements; a 2011 ARSA-commissioned study found repair stations enjoy considerable cost savings when working among nations with bilateral agreements. Through reciprocal acceptance, civil aviation authorities maximize the safety benefits of international oversight while minimizing compliance burdens. Such reciprocity is rare, but Filler's participation in the panel is integral to pursuing better international agreements.
Off stage, ARSA senior staff met with Ky and EASA's Flight Standards Director Ricardo Génova Galván. Executive Vice President Christian A. Klein and Vice President of Legislative Affairs Daniel B. Fisher joined Filler to brief the agency's leadership on the association's work.
ARSA representatives often join international gatherings as the maintenance community's sole voice. For the association, this role – in the lead on behalf of the men and women who keep the world in flight – is natural. While it cultivates a growing web of allies, advocates and contacts around the world, ARSA encourages its members to seek out such events, build their own connections and add more voices to the maintenance "chorus."
May 13, 2016
From June 14-16, the international aviation safety community will converge on Washington, D.C.'s Mayflower Hotel for the 2016 Aviation Safety Conference. This event, co-chaired by the FAA and EASA, will focus on the theme of "Global Partnerships: The Keystone for Safety."
The conference will provide attendees an open forum to discuss international cooperation while considering emerging safety challenges. In addition to guest speakers and plenary sessions addressing aviation's most critical needs, participants may use the venue to create and strengthen professional partnerships.
The plenary sessions begin on June 14 with an investigation of bilateral agreements. Marshall S. Filler, ARSA's managing director and general counsel, will join EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky and representatives from Textron and Airbus for the panel discussion on international cooperation, moderated by officials from the FAA:
Plenary Session A – Panel Information
How Do We Achieve the True Benefits of the Bilateral?
This discussion will address the public/private aspects of bilateral agreements. The public (government) aspect will focus on mutual recognition of authority competency, risk-based application of international resources, harmonization of efforts between civil aviation authorities. The private (industry) aspect will focus on the multilateral concept, reduction of redundant activities from bilateral agreements resulting in industry burden (certification & oversight) and the financial impact of changes to the bilateral.
Filler's participation in the conference has become an annual tradition (see below); it is part of the association's commitment to international regulatory cooperation.
The conference registration deadline is June 3 (individuals from outside of the Washington area should reserve hotel accommodations before May 22). For more information, visit www.regonline.com/2016FAA-EASA-Conference.
June 15, 2015
On June 11, ARSA's Managing Director and General Counsel Marshall S. Filler moderated the maintenance panel at the 2015 FAA-EASA Conference in Brussels, Belgium. Joined by regulators and industry representatives, the discussion addressed interim and long-range mechanisms to reduce redundant requirements and surveillance activities for Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs).
In addition to Filler, the panelists were:
Though the group's suggestions covered a broad range of strategies, many focused on involvement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or some other body that could play the role as single oversight authority. Specific proposals included development of guidance, creation of oversight networks and establishment of more international agreements for joint certification and surveillance.
June 19, 2014
Marshall Filler, ARSA managing director and general counsel, joined with other international aviation representatives this past Wednesday, June 18, at the 2014 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference. Filler and fellow stakeholders focused on various aspects of the U.S. and EU Safety Agreement along with its Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) and Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG).
Filler spoke on a panel entitled "Annex 2 of the US/EU Safety Agreement: Updates to the Maintenance Annex Guidance and What to Expect in Sampling Inspections." The panel also included representatives from the FAA, EASA and MTU Maintenance Hannover.
FAA and EASA representatives updated participants on the changes that have been made to the MAG based on lessons learned since its implementation. They also briefed attendees on the Sampling Inspection System (SIS). The SIS is an effort by the two agencies to consult and share information on quality assurance and standardization activities. Its objective is to ensure that each authority can be confident in the surveillance conducted by the other. Consistent implementation of this system, combined with dependable education addressing MAG procedures and changes, are essential if we are to move forward in today's international landscape.
ARSA focused on issues and compliance challenges that have not yet been resolved—specifically part tagging requirements, acceptance of a common release certificate and the need to heighten the awareness of the U.S. air carrier industry about the mutual acceptance of most repair data. MTU, while citing its own frustrations with U.S. operators on the repair data issue, echoed a common theme among industry representatives attending the conference: inconsistent regulatory standards and their application do not promote safety and efficiency in the aerospace industry.
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RIT's Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery is performing the work with funding from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The project's goal is to lay out recommendations for research and policies that will improve all sectors of manufacturing and use those focus areas to develop a strategic industry roadmap.
The repair station community can assist by completing the research team's questionnaire – 15 minutes of time investment – to ensure that the final roadmap reflects input from the broadest possible range of experience. In return, RIT will send respondents a comprehensive report on the state of the remanufacturing industry.
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Regulatory compliance demands a deep knowledge of the rules. To develop and maintain such acumen requires effective navigation of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). To get tips from the keepers of the code and get answers to frequently asked questions, check out the Office of the Federal Register's video series Mastering the CFR.
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To go directly to the Federal Register, visit: www.federalregister.gov.
To go directly to the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) – which is linked so often in ARSA communications and training – visit: www.ecfr.gov
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This installment comes from the FAA Academy; its doors are open.
The academy provides technical and managerial training and development for the government's workforce as well as the aviation community on topics including regulatory standards, safety training and technical operations. Attendance at an academy course is an opportunity for maintenance providers to engage directly with the agency and learn about its position on key issues.
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November 17, 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Mobilization Initiative to maximize the use of Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) e-invoicing and its benefits to airlines' direct operating cost suppliers including MROs (parts and services), airports, catering companies, ground handling and air navigation system providers.
The initiative is a means to standardize and simplify financial processes across the wide community of airline industry partners. The benefits of SIS e-invoicing include: electronic data interchange (EDI) at a worldwide scale with any participating airline, multi-party information sharing via a single connection, compliant e-invoicing in 42 countries, traceability, basic data validation and dispute process.
Currently, there are more than 200 suppliers (Messier-Bugatti, GE, Lufthansa Technik, etc.), 500 business jets, charters and low cost carriers as well as nearly 600 legacy airlines on the platform. The community is growing rapidly – it can be a repair station's window into an interconnected, lucrative world.
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ARSA staff members frequently search for resources, guides and tools that might be useful for our members as they work to ensure global aviation safety.
We know ARSA's training center is your first stop for regulatory compliance, business development, and operations knowledge. However, government agencies across the world provide training and educational resources that can help your business manage international regulatory burdens and thrive in the international marketplace.
To explore what is out there, visit ARSA's resources page.
June 23, 2014
ARSA staff members frequently search for resources, guides, and tools that might be useful for our members as they work to ensure global aviation safety. Today's installment comes from the Federal Aviation Administration's' Celebrating a History of Excellence,' a page devoted to American aviation history.
The historical webpage contains exciting articles, photos, chronological timelines, and anecdotes designed to provide insight into the history of FAA involvement in aviation in the United States. The stories regarding aviation range from the story of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, also known as "The Flying Housewife," to emergency action taken during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center in New York City. The page also features stories pertaining to more scandalous issues, such as whether the FAA headquarters was the past home of slave pens and agency action in the infamous Watergate brigade.
"In January 1973, five men were convicted for the Watergate break-in, and former Nixon aides, G. Gordon Liddy and James McCord were convicted of conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping. Convinced that the scandal went deeper than just the break-in, Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein kept the break-in front page news. The Senate began its own investigation, and established the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. In May the Senate committee began hearings. As the hearings proceeded, evidence pointed to Nixon's direct involvement in the scandal. FAA Administrator Alexander Butterfield's public disclosure of the existence of a secret White House taping system during the hearings, which proved President Nixon's involvement in the scandal, ultimately led to Nixon's resignation on August 9, 1974… Butterfield's responsibilities involved setting Nixon's schedule and maintaining historical records. He also supervised internal security for the White House. In this capacity, he oversaw the installation of a secret, voice-activated taping system in the White House…
"In public testimony on July 16, 1973, when asked specifically if White House conversations were recorded, Butterfield replied, "Everything was taped . . . as long as the president was in attendance. There was not so much of a hint that something should not be taped." After Butterfield's testimony, a protracted legal battle ensued between the White House and the prosecutors trying to gain access to the tapes. Facing impeachment by the House and removal from office by the Senate, on August 9, 1974 Nixon resigned the presidency. Although Butterfield was not involved in the Watergate cover-up and did not face any criminal consequences, his political career became irreparably tarnished among many Republicans…"
To see the entire 'Celebrating History' collection, click here.
For more international aviation resources, click here.
ARSA staff continually search for resources, guides, and tools that might be useful for our members as they work to ensure global aviation safety. Today's installment comes from the Land Down Under via the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Human Factors
The term human factors refers to a wide range of issues that affect how people perform tasks in various environments. Whether a technician is performing line maintenance, a comprehensive avionics check, or at home preparing dinner for family, there are a variety of social and personal skills that complement the necessary technical acumen for appropriately completing their work.
By fully exploring and understanding the human capabilities and limitations involved in maintenance operations, your business can develop the best possible fit between your people and the technical systems in which they work.
CASA Resources
CASA's Human Factors for Engineers resource kit contains a series of guides, workbooks, and videos designed to provide a strong focus on human factors training within the aviation environment. This content includes:
Praise from the FAA
Recently the Federal Aviation Administration's chief technical and scientific advisor, Dr Bill Johnson, praised CASA's human factors training resources. "I have never seen a more professional and comprehensive package," Mr Johnson said. "It is the new international yardstick (or metric ruler) by which other human factors training programs will be measured."
To access the resource kit: click here.
To access CASA's full list of online offerings: click here.
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Using the 'Rule of three' in the field
One of the company's Cessna 31Os has encountered a propeller control problem en route and has diverted to an intermediate field for a precautionary landing. The pilot reports that the aircraft has diverted and is now AOG. The company has dispatched you and the maintenance supervisor to sort out the problem. The passengers have been picked up and delivered to their destination in the spare aircraft. The chief pilot wants the aircraft repaired and returned to base as soon as possible the following day to pick up a charter the following evening.
The aircraft requires a prop change. It's been a long day and you and the maintenance supervisor are approaching the end of your duty limits – a situation classified as 'amber' (use caution).The aircraft is parked in the open beside the aero club hangar. The weather has turned very blustery and a rain cell is approaching – again, amber. The sun is about to go down and although you have powerful hand-held torches (flashlights), the lack of lighting could cause difficulties with the prop change – amber.
Three ambers mean STOP. You now need to re-assess the situation. What options are there?
After you have reviewed the options, you have to decide how you will manage the risk. That answer depends on the context.
Your enquiries reveal that the spare aircraft can actually pick up tomorrow afternoon's charter; and the president of the aero club has offered the aero club hangar for you to complete the prop change. Rather than just 'getting on with it', stopping, taking the time to find out more and review your options now substantially reduces the risk level associated with the task.
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In Oct. 2012, ARSA launched a new, more user-friendly website. Since that time, the Association has been working to continually update the site with useful content to help guide you through the complex maze of regulations.
Continuing that effort, the Association recently created a new resources page containing links related to regulations posted on the FAA website, relevant congressional committee websites, and other government agencies affecting the aviation industry.
On the international front, the new page provides links to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) website and other international civil aviation authorities, domestic and international aviation organizations, and industry press.
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(1) Includes a fabricated parts exception from the Form 8130-3/EASA Form 1 requirement.
(2) Removes the term "OEM" and "PC holder" from MAG CHG 5, replacing them with the more appropriate "production approval holder" (PAH).
(3) Removes the requirement that a component must be referenced in the type certificate holder's Illustrated Parts Catalogue for it to be acceptable for installation.
MAG CHG 6 does not affect the Oct. 1, 2016 implementation date when Form 8130-3 must accompany new parts released by a PAH. Unfortunately, MAG CHG 6 restated the following note included in the agencies' April 14 letter to ARSA and Notice 8900.360:
NOTE: New parts that were received into inventory prior to Oct. 1, 2016 must, at a minimum, have a document or statement (containing the same technical information as an FAA Form 8130-3) issued by the PAH or supplier with direct ship authority. These parts in inventory, documented with the required information, will be grandfathered and remain suitable for installation into EU articles, provided the certification/release date of these parts is prior to Oct. 1, 2016. (emphasis added)
ARSA and its industry partners will continue to seek changes to the note, which imposes unreasonable restrictions on the use of some airworthy inventory (e.g., new airline surplus parts received without PAH documentation) in dual release repairs. In addition, the industry group is working closely with the Aircraft Certification Service to speed up the implementation of sec. 21.137(o) allowing PAHs to issue Form 8130-3 as an Authorized Release Document and clarify Order 8130.21H relating to the use of Form 8130-3 for export.
To view change 6, click here.
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Utah's party caucus meetings begin Tuesday. Political parties have conducted trainings, sent out emails and videos to educate and motivate party members. Both civic and church leaders have urged participation by Utahns in the system to select political party candidates.
Here is what you need to know to participate.
When are the caucus meetings?
Democrats meet on Tuesday, with the majority of the meetings at 7 p.m. Republicans meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.
How do I find out where my caucus meeting is being held?
Utah's two main political parties offer a search on their websites:www.utgop.org and utahdemocrats.org. In addition, the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office — the state administrative agency over elections — provides vote.utah.gov as a way to find out specific locations of meetings. Project Vote Smart offers contact information for other political parties. County clerks' offices can also help you.
Caucus meetings are held within neighborhoods that are distinguished by precinct numbers. What if I don't know my precinct number?
The above-listed websites allow you to use your address to locate your neighborhood's caucus meeting location.
What is a delegate and how many are there?
A delegate is chosen during the neighborhood caucus meetings. They will go to their party's convention (April 25 for Democrats, April 26 for Republicans,) and vote to select which candidates will run in primary and general elections. A candidate can bypass a primary election in Utah if they obtain 60 percent or more of the vote during their convention. State delegates will help choose the candidates for state offices, legislative candidates in districts that include more than one county and Congressional candidates. County delegates will select those running for Utah House, Senate and county offices.
There are almost 4,000 GOP delegates and more than 2,000 Democratic delegates.
How many people attend these caucus meetings and how long do they last?
Each precinct is different. Depending on how politically active your precinct is, anywhere from a few people to hundreds could attend. The meetings last up to a few hours. The Utah Republican Party has set a limit of two hours for this year's meetings.
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After locating your precinct, ask neighbors and supporters to come with you to the caucus meeting to vote for you. Arrive early to meet neighbors you may not know. Ask someone ahead of time to nominate you. You can also nominate yourself. You will likely need to answer questions about yourself and why you would like to be a delegate. It would be wise to read your party's platform ahead of time and refer to the items you will support. Speak about how you plan to select candidates; avoid endorsing any candidates in your comments. Practice beforehand and keep your comments short, around one to two minutes.
Why would I want to be a delegate?
Delegates in Utah have a lot of political pull. A delegate is one of up to 4,000 people who will help determine each party's nominee.
Utah is one of seven states that uses the caucus-convention system, and the only state that until recently did not provide another way for a candidate to get on the ballot. Senate Bill 54 keeps the state's caucus-convention system intact while allowing for those who get enough signatures to also get their names on the ballot.
Who is eligible to be a delegate?
Delegates must be 18 years-old by the time of the primary in August, or general election in November. You must be a registered voter and live within the precinct of the caucus you attend. During the 2014 caucus, specific parties may have other requirements, including affiliation with their party. You can choose to affiliate with a party at their precinct caucus. The passage of SB 54 does away with this requirement in future elections.
How long is the commitment and what will I do as a delegate?
You will serve a two-year term. During the first year you will go to the nominating convention to help determine party candidates. Your second year will involve choosing party officials, platforms and conducting other business.
County delegates: Convene every year at their party convention. This year they will help select primary state House, Senate and county candidates. Conventions during years ending in an odd number revolve around party business on a county-wide scale
State delegates: Meet once a year at their party convention. In 2016 they will elect primary candidates for U.S. Congress (all seats) and the state attorney general.
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After an EU referendum campaign replete with racism and fear, we examine the British media's impact on the result.
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The Redmond software flogger has teamed up with Coinbase to produce its up-to-the-moment currency converter. Both firms are happy to be doing this together, and Microsoft is brimming with excitement about its quick entry into the fluctuating digital currency economy.
"For years, you have been able to convert currencies in Bing. Whether you're looking to compare dollars to pounds, euros to pesos or yuan to rupee, we've got over 50 currencies in our index that we'll display following a few quick keystrokes," it said.
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The Wellington Saints entered last year's NBL Final Four with a 14-2 record and as red-hot $1.50 favourites to claim the title; only to crumble under pressure in a 81-66 semifinal loss to eventual winners the Southland Sharks.
The limp loss cost coach Pero Cameron his job, and half of the playing squad have also moved on.
Those with a chance to make amends tomorrow night are Lindsay Tait, Corey Webster, Damien Ekenasio, Izayah Mauriohooho-Le'afa and Jordan Mills.
Tait, playing with an injured thumb, shot 0/7 against the Sharks, while Webster went 9/25 as the Saints slunk out of Pettigrew Green Arena in shock.
"The guys who were involved last year are definitely looking for some payback," Webster said ahead of tomorrow night's semifinal against the Nelson Giants at Wellington's TSB Bank Arena.
"Last year's semifinal loss really hurt us and we felt like we underachieved. The main thing we learnt is you can't take any team for granted.
"We had played Southland the game before the semi and blew them out by 20 points or something.
"So going into the semifinal we took it too light and they came out and played a good team game. We also had a couple of injuries - not to blame that, but it didn't help. There's a focus and determination to get the job done."
Webster, who will have an increased role at the NZ Breakers next season following the release of Daryl Corletto, is an MVP frontrunner after averaging 26.5 points per game and shooting a league-best 44.8 per cent from three-point range.
His scoring ability comes naturally and is unquestioned but new coach Shane Heal - no shooting slouch himself - has challenged the 25-year-old to improve his decision making and passing game.
"I've always believed I can play a point guard role as well and get other people involved, get assists," Webster said.
"Shane's made it more of a focal point for me, as well as scoring, getting others involved and keeping the flow of the game good. I think I've made good improvements with that and he's helped me out a lot. Accolades are good for the confidence but I'm trying to win the championship, that's the main goal. None of the other stuff really matters until we win."
The Saints have had a strange season.
They won their first five games despite limited preparation, endured a mid-season slump and then peeled off four straight wins to finish second with a 12-6 record - jettisoning three imports along the way.
"But that's sport, you have your ups and downs," Webster said. "And the best teams always bounce back from the downs. We had injuries and import changes, it was a bit of a mess during the middle of the season but we've come together nicely and are playing some good team ball."
Tait (hamstring) and Webster (ribs) sat out Sunday's 83-82 win over the Waikato Pistons but Webster swatted away any concerns about their health.
"Mine wasn't an impact injury, just a twisting movement and I hurt the cartilage in my ribs a little bit.
"The last couple of practices I've taken it a bit easy but we'll both be ready to go."
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"Many of them continually emphasize the fact that I am Penn State's coach."
Tennessee is not recruiting well just because they got 18 dudes
can Harbaugh make a rock even he cannot move?
"You certainly can't fake the amount of work you put in during the offseason," O'Korn said this weekend. "I'd echo that, (Harbaugh will) find out and we'll all find out. We've all been here together, but you'll find out Aug. 8 who put in the extra work and who was here at 6 a.m. and who was here the latest. Who grabbed a guy in the middle of the afternoon when they had a few hours to get some extra work in."
"Not many people know what it's like to have your leg slowly digested by a plant," said Norfleet. "It's not all it's cracked up to be."
These quotes are getter more bizarre, and funnier, each week.
True, but Brian usually doesn't change the headline. I didn't really get this one. Was it a commentary on the use of maudlin story lines in sports articles?
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Once again, I suppose that none of the "low level workers in the Cincinnati" will be fired or criminally charged, much less going to jail, for breaking the law, violating the Constitution, etc...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is apologizing for inappropriately flagging conservative political groups for additional reviews during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status.
Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS unit that oversees tax-exempt groups, said organizations that included the words "tea party" or "patriot" in their applications for tax-exempt status were singled out for additional reviews.
Lerner said the practice, initiated by low-level workers in Cincinnati, was wrong and she apologized while speaking at a conference in Washington.
Many conservative groups complained during the election that they were being harassed by the IRS. They said the agency asked them an inordinate number of questions to justify their tax-exempt status.
Certain tax-exempt charitable groups can conduct political activities but it cannot be their primary activity.
Can you sue for discrimination or are the jackboots immune from prosecution?
I know early on in Obama's first term he had the IRS targeting applications from any pro-Israel group (they looked for the words "Zionist" in the applications), and at least one group sued (ZStreet) .
If they sue they would have to prove the IRS was Wrong in going after them!
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Beginning with the name of Havaianas this fashion footwear brand has been mentioned as one of the popular and best footwear brands in the marketplaces. This brand has been stepping ahead inside the fashion world by offering the men, women, and kids based shoe designs. The name does make sure that whatever footwear designs in the market should be according to the needs and demands of the customers. They offer with the unique designs that will get you fall in love with the footwear in the first look.
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Inside the brand store of the Havaianas the brand has been mainly offering out with the flat shoes, slippers, rain boots, flip flops and kids shoes. For the men, they appear with the flat shoes. If you have been looking forward to the footwear to be worn on the beach walks then choosing the Havaianas flat shoes is the best option. In this way, you would be left with varieties of the options. They offer the footwear designs in completely straightforward and understandable forms.
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