The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has again failed to meet its deadline to finalize the repair station security rule. This means that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) still faces a moratorium on certificating foreign aviation repair stations. During a March 14 oversight hearing before the House Transportation Security Subcommittee, TSA Administrator John Pistole confirmed that the rule was under a mandatory 90-day examination period by the Office of Management & Budget after work was completed by TSA and the Department of Homeland Security. In response, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) launched a countdown clock to ensure TSA is held

This content is restricted to site members.

If you are an existing user, please login below.
New users may register below.

Existing Users Log In