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DOT IG Begins Third FAA Repair Station Oversight Audit
FAA Reauthorization Act mandates audit series
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Office (DOT IG) has launched the third in a series of audits to assess how consistently the FAA interprets and applies policy regarding supplemental type certificates, repair stations, and technical standards orders. The audits were mandated under the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.

According to the FAA, the agency oversees more than 5,000 certificated repair stations domestically and internationally. While the agency's repair station certification procedures are standardized, individual FAA offices may interpret standards, which include orders, guidance, and regulations, differently when evaluating system design, approving ratings, or assessing compliance.