- The FAA launched a rulemaking process to recognise non-US maintenance organisation certificates.
- The process follows a petition from industry organisations reviewed by the FAA.
- Proposed rulemaking allows foreign repair stations recognition without separate FAA approval.
- Only Canada currently holds mutual recognition with the US for such certificates.
- The Aeronautical Repair Station Association petitioned for the regulatory changes.
- The FAA shared “We have reviewed the petition from industry organisations about this issue and included the petition into our rulemaking process.”
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The United States Federal Aviation Administration has launched a rulemaking process that aims to enable recognition of non-US maintenance organisation certificates through bilateral agreements. The FAA confirmed it reviewed a petition from industry organisations and included the petition in the rulemaking process which involves evaluating data and receiving stakeholder feedback. The proposed changes would permit foreign repair stations to gain recognition under US standards without the need for separate FAA approval.
Currently only Canada holds mutual recognition with the United States under existing regulations. Industry groups including the Aeronautical Repair Station Association petitioned the FAA to implement the adjustments. The move seeks to eliminate redundant audits and certifications while officials maintain safety standards remain unchanged.
The FAA is proceeding with the evaluation of the proposal as part of its standard regulatory procedure and has invitged stakeholders to continue to provide input into the process. The authority has not set a final timeline for completion of the rulemaking.
