Coalition of US trade associations requests changes to the CFR

On September 22nd, a coalition of aviation trade associations asked the US FAA to fix a seven-letter mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that would potentially create serious issues for the aviation maintenance industry. The group, which includes the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, Airlines for America, the Cargo Airline Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the National Air Carrier Association, petitioned the FAA to correct the new repair station rule issued on August 12th. The amendment to 14 CFR part 145 will become effective November 10th, but includes