How are parts manufacturers approved by the FAA?
The process is analogous to ‘after-market’ parts for automobiles, except that the United States aircraft parts production market remains tightly regulated by the FAA. An applicant for a PMA applies for approval from the FAA. The FAA prioritizes its review of a new application based on its internal process called Project Prioritization.
How are parts manufactured to meet government standards?
There are a number of other methods of compliance, including parts manufactured to government or industry standards, parts manufactured under technical standard order authorization [TSO], owner-/operator-produced parts, experimental aircraft, field approvals, etc.
How can I find an approved replacement part?
Acceptable replacement parts should be identified using one of the following methods: a. Airworthiness Approval Tag. FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag, identifies a part or group of parts for export approval and conformity determination from production approval holders.
What makes a part a ” standard part “?
Standard Part. Is a part manufactured in complete compliance with an established U.S. Government or industry-accepted specification which includes design, manufacturing, and uniform identification requirements. The specification must include all information necessary to produce and conform the part.
Are there parts that are not made by the original manufacturer?
THIS ESTIMATE HAS BEEN PREPARED BASED ON THE USE OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS NOT MADE BY THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER. PARTS USED IN THE REPAIR OF YOUR VEHICLE BY OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT LEAST EQUAL IN KIND AND QUALITY IN TERMS OF FIT, QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE TO THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER PARTS THEY ARE REPLACING.
What do you need to know about aftermarket parts?
The model regulation requires that an aftermarket part manufactured after the effective date of the regulation carry sufficient permanent identification to identify its manufacturer. The identification must be accessible to the extent possible after installation. Like Kind and Quality
Do you need customer consent to use non OEM parts?
● 6 require a customer’s consent before using or requiring the use of non-OEM parts. This report summarizes the NAIC model regulation and outlines the requirements in the 35 states (see Tables 1 and 2 below). The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) is currently considering a proposed model act on the subject.
How many states require the use of non OEM parts?
● 13 require the non-OEM parts to be of “like kind and quality” to OEM parts; and ● 6 require a customer’s consent before using or requiring the use of non-OEM parts. This report summarizes the NAIC model regulation and outlines the requirements in the 35 states (see Tables 1 and 2 below).