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There are 2 new notices out in print for mechanics, please pass these on to your mechanic.
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#1
Effective Date: 6/12/06 Cancellation Date: 6/12/07
SUBJ: USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FAA FORM 337, INCLUDING AUTOMATED SUBMISSION AND RETENTION SYSTEM (ASRS)
1. PURPOSE. This notice provides new information on procedures and requirements for the users of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 337, Major Repair & Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller or Appliance).
2. DISTRIBUTION. This notice is distributed to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters; the branch level in the regional Flight Standards Divisions; the Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO); and to the Regulatory Standards Division at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. This notice is also distributed electronically to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters and to all regional Flight Standards divisions and district offices. This information is also available on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Web site at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examiners_inspectors/8300/notices/ .
3. BACKGROUND. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 43, appendix*B, section (a) (3) states that, each person performing a major repair or major alteration shall forward a copy of FAA Form 337 to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance is approved for return to service. Section 43.12 further describes the requirements and consequences, regarding the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of maintenance records and section 43.9(d) places the responsibility of data quality and information listed on the form to the person performing the work.
a. Flight Standards aviation safety inspectors (ASI) traditionally perform a review for completeness and conformity prior to submission to the FAA Registry in Oklahoma City, OK.
b. Since data quality is the responsibility of the submitter, the ASI will no longer perform that function.
4. DISCUSSION. This change procedurally relieves both industry and the FAA, so it is imperative that users of FAA Form 337 comply with all regulatory requirements for return to service and submission to the FAA Registry. FAA inspectors are available to provide assistance with any question or concern relative to the process.
a. In the calendar year 2006, the FAA expects to launch an automated version of FAA Form*337. The system will provide query capability for data retrieval by the FAA, an auto fill function for the user, and an electronic interaction with all of the workflow scenarios presently used.
b. Persons performing major repairs or major alterations will have the option of recording those actions using the automated form, which will be submitted directly to the FAA Registry or continue with the traditional paper copy which is sent to the local FSDO for collection and forwarding to the FAA Registry. Procedures are currently being developed to better coordinate both methods of submission.
5. ACTION. In order to accommodate the Automated Submission and Retention System, FAA Form 337 has been slightly modified to allow a search of existing databases. These changes will be reflected as an official change to the Office of Management and Budget form.
a. The FAA Form 337s submitted electronically will go directly to the FAA Registry and ASIs will have the ability to query and/or spot check at his or her discretion.
b. The forms submitted by paper copy will be sent to the FSDO for collection and forwarding to the Registry.
c. Policy and procedural guidance material will be revised to accommodate this change. Prior to release, ASI’s with appropriate authority will be given digital signature authorization for field approval applications.
6. DISPOSITION. This notice will be incorporated into Order 8300.10, Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook, volume 2, chapter 1, section 1; 14 CFR part 43, appendix B; and Advisory Circular 43.9-1E, Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337 (OMB No. 2120-0020), Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance). All questions or comments should be directed to Bob Stockslager, General Aviation and Repair Station Branch, AFS-340 at (717) 774-8271.
ORIGINAL SIGNED by
James J. Ballough
Director, Flight Standards Service
#2
NOTICE N 8300.122
6/21/06
Cancellation
Date: 6/21/07
SUBJ: USE OF MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR OR SERVICE DATA AS
FAA-APPROVED DATA FOR MAJOR REPAIRS FOR AIRCRAFT ISSUED A TYPE CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1980
1. PURPOSE. This notice provides information to aviation safety inspectors (ASI) concerning the ability to use a manufacturer’s repair or service data as FAA-approved data for major repairs on airplanes by authorized persons.
2. DISTRIBUTION. This notice is distributed to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters; to the branch level in the regional Flight Standards Divisions; to the Flight Standards District Offices; and to the Regulatory Standards Division at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. This notice is also distributed electronically to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters and to all regional Flight Standards divisions and district offices. This information is also available on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Web site at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examiners_inspectors/8300/notices/
3. BACKGROUND.
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 43, section 43.13(a) states that, “Each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer’s maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, or practices acceptable to the Administrator, except as noted in section 43.16.” FAA inspectors are prepared to answer questions that may arise in this regard. Persons engaged in the inspection and repair of civil aircraft should be familiar with 14 CFR part 43, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration; and 14 CFR part 65, subparts A, D, and E of Certification: Airmen other than flight crewmembers, and the applicable airworthiness requirements under which the aircraft was type certificated (TC).
Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices--Aircraft Inspection and Repair, contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for the inspection and repair of non-pressurized areas of civil aircraft, only when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions. This data generally pertains to minor repairs. The repairs identified in AC 43.13-1B may also be used as a basis for FAA approval for major repairs. The repair data may also be used as approved data, and the AC chapter, page, and paragraph listed in block 8 of FAA Form 337, Major Repairs and Alterations, when:
(1) The user has determined that it is appropriate to the product being repaired.
(2) It is directly applicable to the repair being made.
(3) It is not contrary to manufacturer’s data.
Service and repair data provided by small airplane manufacturers, although, in most cases, not specifically approved, has provided for continued airworthiness of their product. Service experience in using this data when performing major repairs to non-pressurized airplanes that are 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight, and were originally TC’d before January 1, 1980, has proven to be very reliable if followed and not deviated from.
4. ACTION. In recognition of the reliable service experience provided when using the original manufacturer’s data for small airplanes, authorized persons may use service and repair data in accordance with existing regulations, as approved data for major repairs on non-pressurized areas of airplanes that are 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight, and were originally TC’d before January 1, 1980 provided the requirements listed in Table 1 below are followed. Follow-on TC’d of the same model airplane, or a derivative thereof (may be assigned a later TC date), is considered to meet this criteria. When the data is used in this manner, the AC chapter, page and paragraph or manufacturer’s data (with page, paragraph, etc.) must be referred to in block 8 of FAA Form 337.
TABLE 1.
DATA THAT MAY BE USED PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA EXISTS FOR THE SPECIFIC REPAIR BEING ACCOMPLISHED Manufacturer’s repair or maintenance instructions The repair is appropriate to the product being repaired
a. b. The data is directly applicable to the make and model airplane on which the repair is made
c. d. The specific repair that is needed for the airplane will not deviate in any way from the manufacturer’s repair or maintenance instructions
e. f. g.
h. i. j.
k. l. m.
n. o. p.
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA DOESN’T EXIST
OR
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA DOESN’T EXIST FOR THE SPECIFIC REPAIR BEING ACCOMPLISHED AC 43.13-1B The repair is appropriate to the product being repaired
q. r. The data is not contrary to any other data available from the manufacturer (or design approval holder)
s. t. The repair does not affect pressurized areas of the airplane (areas affected by pressure loads)
5. INQUIRIES. This notice was developed jointly by the Aircraft Maintenance Division,
AFS-300, and the Aircraft Certification Division, AIR-100. All questions or comments should be directed to AFS-340 at (202) 267-3546.
6. DISPOSITION. This notice will be incorporated into the next revision of Order 8300.10, Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook, volume 2, chapter 1, section 1, and AC 43.13-1B.
Original Signed by
Carol Giles for
James J. Ballough
Director, Flight Standards Service
Please excuse the lenght of the post..
#1
Effective Date: 6/12/06 Cancellation Date: 6/12/07
SUBJ: USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FAA FORM 337, INCLUDING AUTOMATED SUBMISSION AND RETENTION SYSTEM (ASRS)
1. PURPOSE. This notice provides new information on procedures and requirements for the users of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 337, Major Repair & Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller or Appliance).
2. DISTRIBUTION. This notice is distributed to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters; the branch level in the regional Flight Standards Divisions; the Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO); and to the Regulatory Standards Division at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. This notice is also distributed electronically to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters and to all regional Flight Standards divisions and district offices. This information is also available on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Web site at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examiners_inspectors/8300/notices/ .
3. BACKGROUND. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 43, appendix*B, section (a) (3) states that, each person performing a major repair or major alteration shall forward a copy of FAA Form 337 to the local FSDO within 48 hours after the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance is approved for return to service. Section 43.12 further describes the requirements and consequences, regarding the falsification, reproduction, or alteration of maintenance records and section 43.9(d) places the responsibility of data quality and information listed on the form to the person performing the work.
a. Flight Standards aviation safety inspectors (ASI) traditionally perform a review for completeness and conformity prior to submission to the FAA Registry in Oklahoma City, OK.
b. Since data quality is the responsibility of the submitter, the ASI will no longer perform that function.
4. DISCUSSION. This change procedurally relieves both industry and the FAA, so it is imperative that users of FAA Form 337 comply with all regulatory requirements for return to service and submission to the FAA Registry. FAA inspectors are available to provide assistance with any question or concern relative to the process.
a. In the calendar year 2006, the FAA expects to launch an automated version of FAA Form*337. The system will provide query capability for data retrieval by the FAA, an auto fill function for the user, and an electronic interaction with all of the workflow scenarios presently used.
b. Persons performing major repairs or major alterations will have the option of recording those actions using the automated form, which will be submitted directly to the FAA Registry or continue with the traditional paper copy which is sent to the local FSDO for collection and forwarding to the FAA Registry. Procedures are currently being developed to better coordinate both methods of submission.
5. ACTION. In order to accommodate the Automated Submission and Retention System, FAA Form 337 has been slightly modified to allow a search of existing databases. These changes will be reflected as an official change to the Office of Management and Budget form.
a. The FAA Form 337s submitted electronically will go directly to the FAA Registry and ASIs will have the ability to query and/or spot check at his or her discretion.
b. The forms submitted by paper copy will be sent to the FSDO for collection and forwarding to the Registry.
c. Policy and procedural guidance material will be revised to accommodate this change. Prior to release, ASI’s with appropriate authority will be given digital signature authorization for field approval applications.
6. DISPOSITION. This notice will be incorporated into Order 8300.10, Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook, volume 2, chapter 1, section 1; 14 CFR part 43, appendix B; and Advisory Circular 43.9-1E, Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337 (OMB No. 2120-0020), Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance). All questions or comments should be directed to Bob Stockslager, General Aviation and Repair Station Branch, AFS-340 at (717) 774-8271.
ORIGINAL SIGNED by
James J. Ballough
Director, Flight Standards Service
#2
NOTICE N 8300.122
6/21/06
Cancellation
Date: 6/21/07
SUBJ: USE OF MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR OR SERVICE DATA AS
FAA-APPROVED DATA FOR MAJOR REPAIRS FOR AIRCRAFT ISSUED A TYPE CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1980
1. PURPOSE. This notice provides information to aviation safety inspectors (ASI) concerning the ability to use a manufacturer’s repair or service data as FAA-approved data for major repairs on airplanes by authorized persons.
2. DISTRIBUTION. This notice is distributed to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters; to the branch level in the regional Flight Standards Divisions; to the Flight Standards District Offices; and to the Regulatory Standards Division at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. This notice is also distributed electronically to the division level in the Flight Standards Service in Washington headquarters and to all regional Flight Standards divisions and district offices. This information is also available on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Web site at: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examiners_inspectors/8300/notices/
3. BACKGROUND.
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 43, section 43.13(a) states that, “Each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer’s maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, or practices acceptable to the Administrator, except as noted in section 43.16.” FAA inspectors are prepared to answer questions that may arise in this regard. Persons engaged in the inspection and repair of civil aircraft should be familiar with 14 CFR part 43, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration; and 14 CFR part 65, subparts A, D, and E of Certification: Airmen other than flight crewmembers, and the applicable airworthiness requirements under which the aircraft was type certificated (TC).
Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1B, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices--Aircraft Inspection and Repair, contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for the inspection and repair of non-pressurized areas of civil aircraft, only when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions. This data generally pertains to minor repairs. The repairs identified in AC 43.13-1B may also be used as a basis for FAA approval for major repairs. The repair data may also be used as approved data, and the AC chapter, page, and paragraph listed in block 8 of FAA Form 337, Major Repairs and Alterations, when:
(1) The user has determined that it is appropriate to the product being repaired.
(2) It is directly applicable to the repair being made.
(3) It is not contrary to manufacturer’s data.
Service and repair data provided by small airplane manufacturers, although, in most cases, not specifically approved, has provided for continued airworthiness of their product. Service experience in using this data when performing major repairs to non-pressurized airplanes that are 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight, and were originally TC’d before January 1, 1980, has proven to be very reliable if followed and not deviated from.
4. ACTION. In recognition of the reliable service experience provided when using the original manufacturer’s data for small airplanes, authorized persons may use service and repair data in accordance with existing regulations, as approved data for major repairs on non-pressurized areas of airplanes that are 12,500 pounds or less maximum certificated takeoff weight, and were originally TC’d before January 1, 1980 provided the requirements listed in Table 1 below are followed. Follow-on TC’d of the same model airplane, or a derivative thereof (may be assigned a later TC date), is considered to meet this criteria. When the data is used in this manner, the AC chapter, page and paragraph or manufacturer’s data (with page, paragraph, etc.) must be referred to in block 8 of FAA Form 337.
TABLE 1.
DATA THAT MAY BE USED PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA EXISTS FOR THE SPECIFIC REPAIR BEING ACCOMPLISHED Manufacturer’s repair or maintenance instructions The repair is appropriate to the product being repaired
a. b. The data is directly applicable to the make and model airplane on which the repair is made
c. d. The specific repair that is needed for the airplane will not deviate in any way from the manufacturer’s repair or maintenance instructions
e. f. g.
h. i. j.
k. l. m.
n. o. p.
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA DOESN’T EXIST
OR
MANUFACTURER’S REPAIR DATA DOESN’T EXIST FOR THE SPECIFIC REPAIR BEING ACCOMPLISHED AC 43.13-1B The repair is appropriate to the product being repaired
q. r. The data is not contrary to any other data available from the manufacturer (or design approval holder)
s. t. The repair does not affect pressurized areas of the airplane (areas affected by pressure loads)
5. INQUIRIES. This notice was developed jointly by the Aircraft Maintenance Division,
AFS-300, and the Aircraft Certification Division, AIR-100. All questions or comments should be directed to AFS-340 at (202) 267-3546.
6. DISPOSITION. This notice will be incorporated into the next revision of Order 8300.10, Airworthiness Inspector’s Handbook, volume 2, chapter 1, section 1, and AC 43.13-1B.
Original Signed by
Carol Giles for
James J. Ballough
Director, Flight Standards Service
