Maintenance and Modifications
Industry to Congress: Leave Alternative Parts Alone
The curent regulatory framework for life-limited aircraft parts has a proven safety records, say industry groups.

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) joined six other aviation trade associations in urging Congress to refrain from mandating a duplicative and unnecessary FAA regulation. Specifically, the coalition is concerned about efforts on Capitol Hill to require the FAA to initiate a rulemaking pertaining to the identification and marking of “influencing parts.” Joining ARSA on the letter are Airlines for America, the National Air Transportation Association, the Cargo Airline Association, the Regional Airline Association, the National Air Carrier Association and the Modification and Replacement Parts Association.