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Gas Turbine Engine Components
We have taken time to discuss Parts Manufacturing Approval, Supplemental Type Certificate, and Test Cell Correlation but until now we...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
NBAA 2022 Conference
The NBAA conference this year was an amazing opportunity for those of us in Business Aviation to connect with old and new friends while...
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Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Our goal of the monthly blog posts is to provide our readers with information that they want and need to continue running a successful...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
Life Limited and PMAs with ADs
We have touched on Parts Manufacturing Approvals multiple times; "What is a PMA" and "Two ways to obtain a PMA". Those posts covered the...
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Aug 1, 20222 min read
What is a Test Cell Correlation?
Last month we introduced Test Cells and the important function they play in verifying engine performance, but with so many test cells out...
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Jul 1, 20222 min read
Purpose of Aerospace Test Cell
An aerospace test cell is a specialized facility used to validate the design and performance of gas turbine engines. Commercial Test...
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Jun 1, 20222 min read
What are the benefits of an STC?
Our previous post laid out the guidelines when an STC is needed, but why would an individual or company go through all the work and costs...
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May 1, 20222 min read
What is an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)?
We have described in detail what an FAA PMA part (design AND manufacturing approval) is and two ways (Test and Computations and...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
What is an Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)?
An ODA is an organization or company that the FAA has granted designee authority related to issuing certificates, testing, inspection, or...
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Mar 1, 20222 min read
Two ways to obtain Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) :
Last month we discussed what exactly a PMA ( Parts Manufacturer Approval) is, but let’s start going down the path of how a company can...
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Feb 1, 20222 min read
What is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)?
A Parts Manufacturer Approval is an FAA design and manufacturing approval for aircraft, engine, or propeller part. A company can only...
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Jan 1, 20222 min read
Why You Should Work With A Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
Cut down wait times, and get in the air quicker. Working with a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) helps expedite your engine or...
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