Part 21 Rulemaking Briefing AIR200

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Part 21 Rulemaking BriefingAIR-200
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Introduction

• Rulemaking Team
• AFS, AGC, AIR-100 / 200, APO, ARM
• Sweeping changes to Part 21
• Changes to Parts 1, 43, 45

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Background

• FAA / ARAC Meetings 1993
• ARAC Draft NPRM 1998
• AIR-200 Split the Proposal ?
• Phase I Current Rulemaking Project
• Phase II Next Generation of Rulemaking

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Part 21 (Completed Milestones)

• Mature Draft NPRM - 4/04
• Received A priority - 6/04
• Final Team Concurrence 5/06
• AOA-3 Signature 9/06
• Publish NPRM 10/06

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Part 21 (Future Milestones)

• 90 Day Comment Period Closes 1/07
• Disposition Comments 4/07
• Draft Final Rule 7/07
• Final Team Concurrence 1/08
• Publish Final Rule 4/08
• Effective Date of Final Rule 10/09

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Summary of Proposals

• 14 CFR Part 1
• Modified definition of Approved
• Defined the acronyms PMA, TSO

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Summary of Proposals

• 14 CFR Part 21
• Globalization Harmonization
• Standardized requirements format for Subparts
  G/K/O -
• Enhanced Quality System
• Enhanced PAH Responsibilities
• Applicants to show how they intend to meet
  applicable Subpart Requirements.

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart A
• New Definitions
• Article
• Commercial
• Standard Parts
• Product

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart A Continued
• New Definitions Continued
• Airworthiness Approval
• Design Approval
• Production Approval
• State of Design
• State of Manufacture

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart A Continued
• Replacement and modification parts relocated
  here.
• Approval of articles relocated here.

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart E
• PCs for STCs
• Eliminated a conflict w/ U.S. Statute.
• FAA will consider granting STC Holders a
  Production Certificate.

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart F
• Enhanced TC Holder Responsibilities
• Airworthiness Approval (8130-3) Reqd for each
  engine, propeller article
• Increased records retention requirements
• Delete reference to APIS
• PC required within 6 months of TC

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart G
• New Quality System requirements
• Design Data Control
• Document Control
• Supplier Control
• Manufacturing Process Control
• Inspecting and Testing

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart G Continued
• New Quality System requirements Continued
• Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment Control
• Inspection and Test Status
• Certifying Staff
• Nonconforming Product and Article Control
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Handling and Storage

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart G Continued
• New Quality System requirements Continued
• Control of Quality Records
• Internal Audits
• In-service Feedback
• Quality Escapes
• Quality Manual

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart G Continued
• Enhanced PC Holder responsibilities
• Amend Organizational Document
• Maintain Quality System
• Ensure Airworthiness of Articles and Products
• 8130-3 Tags required
• Maintain design data
• Retain PC
• Delegation of Authority

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart H
• Airworthiness Certificates for imported Aircraft
  produced under a foreign State of Manufacture.
• Certificate holders Part 119 with an approved
  program for continuing flight authorization
  eligible for a Special Flight Permit.

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart K
• General sections ? Subpart A
• Title Change to PMA
• Modeled after Subpart G
• Quality System (same as for PC)
• Enhanced PMA Holder Responsibilities (same as for
  PC)

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart L
• Global Acceptance Movement of Parts
• Deleted Export Classes I, II, III
• Foreign Manufacture (products articles)
• Export C of A (8130-4) A/C Only
• Form 8130-3 Issued by PAH
• Export of Used Parts Articles
• Removed requirement that used engines
  propellers be newly overhauled

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Summary of Proposals

• Part 21, Subpart O
• Marking Requirements ? Part 45
• Title Changed to TSO Approvals
• Modeled after Subpart G
• Quality System (same as for PC)
• Enhanced TSO Holder Responsibilities (same as for
  PC)

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Summary of Proposals

• 14 CFR Part 43
• Deleted reference to APIS
• Provision for Part 91 /125 Inspections

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Summary of Proposals

• 14 CFR Part 45
• Title Change - Subpart B
• A/C Identification plate (Exemptions)

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Summary of Proposals

• 14 CFR Part 45 Continued
• New Part Marking Requirements
• Manufacturer Part Number Reqd
• Delete FAA-PMA Markings
• Delete installation eligibility PMA

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Project Status

• Currently On Track
• NPRM and Implementation Advisory Circulars
  Available for Comment at http//dms.dot.gov,
  docket numbers 25877 and 25882
• Final Rule to be published by April, 2008
• Effective Date of Final Rule is set for October,
  2009

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Summary of Proposals

• Are there any questions at this time?