Stage: Final Publications

Regulatory Agency Final Publications

US-EU MAG Change 10

the latest US-EU Maintenance Annex Guidance detailing EASA, FAA, and applicant actions required to be taken in order for an FAA-certificated part 145 repair station primarily located in the United States to be approved to EASA Part-145; and for an EASA-Part-145 AMO to be approved to 14 CFR part 145, in accordance with the Agreement. This change provides instructions for compliance with SMS requirements.

Some of the recent changes reflect editorial and administrative changes, however, other areas of change focused on incorporating SMS  are outlined below:

  • New SMS special condition (and EASA supplement requirement)
  • Definition of declaration of compliance and requirements
  • Definition of SMS and SMSVP
  • Revised paragraph adding routine surveillance and including SMS performance
  • Updates to Forms 8, 10, and 16 reflect SMS integration and surveillance roles
  • Revised paragraph adding declaration of compliance and copy of the repair station Vitals showing SMSVP
  • Revised language for parts/modification acceptance referencing TIP paragraph 7.10

FAA InFO24007, Safety Management System (SMS) Requirement for Repair Stations Located in the United States (U.S.) Seeking or Holding European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 Certification under the E.U.-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA)

This InFO serves to inform Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 145 repair stations located in the U.S. seeking initial approval (or reinstatement after surrender or suspension) and existing EASA part 145 certificate holders about the requirement to implement a new Special Condition.

FAA AC 33.17-1B, Engine Fire Protection § 33.17

This advisory circular (AC) provides definitions, guidance, and acceptable methods, but not the
only methods, to demonstrate compliance with the engine fire protection requirements of title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR 33.17).

FAA Notice N 8900.738 OpSpec/14 CFR Part 125 LOA B045, Extended Overwater Operations Using a Single Long-Range Communication System

This notice announces mandatory revisions to Operations
Specification (OpSpec)/Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 125 Letter of
Authorization (LOA) B045, Extended Overwater Operations Using a Single Long-Range
Communication System. It also announces changes to guidance affecting 14 CFR parts 121,
121/135, 125 (including part 125 Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) holders), and 135
operators. This notice also requires Safety Assurance offices to notify affected operators holding
OpSpec/14 CFR part 125 LOA B045 about the changes

FAA N8900.737 Interim Guidance Based on the Amendments to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 5

This notice provides interim guidance related to the amendments to
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 5, Safety Management Systems,
effective May 28, 2024. The amendments to part 5 are applicable to existing and new applicants
for 14 CFR part 121; part 135; and part 91, § 91.147 commercial air tour operations. This notice
also provides guidance for new and existing participants in the Safety Management System
(SMS) Voluntary Program (SMSVP) that hold an existing Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) letter of acknowledgment and that are now required to comply with part 5.