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ASA ATC Technical Bulletin, Issue 1
Government Affairs and Legal News!

FAA and ASA Meet to Discuss 8130-3 Options

On December 20th, ASA met with FAA Aircraft Certification Director Dorenda Baker. In addition to ASA staff and FAA staff, the meeting also included ASA members John Nepola (East Air), Brent Webb (CAVU Aerospace), Mitch Weinberg (International Aircraft Associates) and Paul Wolf (Boeing). The topic of discussion was the documentation (8130-3 tag) requirements of the FAA/EASA Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG). Read More...


New ITAR Export Reporting Requirements Now in Effect

For those who may have missed it over the busy holiday season, a new method for submitting export and temporary import reporting information for ITAR-controlled articles went into effect as of December 31, 2016. Read more...


Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) Reporting on Form 8120-11

The FAA has republished the Form 8120-11. This is the form for reporting suspected unapproved parts (SUPs). The new version of the form was approved by the White House in 2016. Read More...

ASACB News!

The following companies have achieved certification to the Aviation, Space and Defense management system standards:

 

  • A.J. Levin Company, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Burbank, CA
  • AI Systems International Corp. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Jamaica, NY
  • Accutech Machine Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Aerotech FZE - ISO 9001:2015 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Aerotechnic U.S.A Inc. - ISO 9001:2015 - Davie, FL
  • Aircraft Inventory Management & Services, LTD - ISO 9001:2008 - Dallas, TX
  • Altum Aerospace - ISO 9001:2015 - Sunrise, FL
  • APOC Aviation - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Delft, The Netherlands
  • Arrow Dynamics, LLC - ISO 9001:2008 - Sunrise, FL
  • Avair Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Chandler, AZ
  • CD Aviation Services - ISO 9001:2008 - Joplin, MO
  • Continental Machine Tool Co. Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - New Britain, CT
  • Delta Material Services - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Atlanta, GA-Two locations

  • First Call International - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Fort Worth, TX
  • GA Telesis Components Repair Group LLC - Certification for ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Miami, FL 
  • GA Telesis Composites Repair Group LLC - Certification transfer to ASACB for ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • GA Telesis LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Fort Lauderdale, FL & Hialeah, FL
  • GA Telesis (U.K.) Ltd - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Dorsett, United Kingdom
  • GECAS Asset Management Services - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Memphis, TN & Greenwood, MS
  • Global Airtech - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Van Nuys, CA
  • Hansair Logistics - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Lake Forest, CA
  • Harper Engineering - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Renton, WA
  • Hi-Tech Bangla, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Irving, TX
  • Infinity Air, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Tarzana, CA; Doral, FL & Seattle, WA
  • Jet AirWerks, LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Arkansas City, KS 
  • Kellstrom Materials - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Roselle, IL
  • Liberty Engineering - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Chatsworth, CA
  • Magnum AirDynamics, Inc.- ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Miami Lakes, FL
  • MARS, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 - Miami, FL
  • Patriot Taxiway Industries - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Lomira, WI
  • Powerturbine, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 - Mira Loma, CA
  • Prime Air , LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Skokie, IL & Miami, FL
  • Professional Aviation Associates - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Forest Park, GA
  • Seal Dynamics LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Tampa, FL
  • Sky Mart Sales - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Miami, FL
  • Solair Group LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Miami, FL
  • Sound Aviation Corporation - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Rockwood, TN
  • Stretch Forming Corporation - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Perris, CA
  • Taurus Corporation - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Diamond Bar, CA
  • The Coordinated Companies - Re-certified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Wilmington, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; National City, CA; Ventura, CA and San Leandra, CA.
  • Tinmar Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Huntsville, AL
  • Transworld Aviation FZE - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Transworld Aviation USA - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Morrisville, NC
  • Trust One Components - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - San Clemente, CA
  • Universal Turbine Parts - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120A - Prattville, AL
  • US Turbine Accessory LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100B - Taylor, MI
  • XSIS Electronics - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Shawnee, KS
  • Yulista Aviation Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Huntsville, AL
  • Yulista Integrated Solutions, Inc. - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9110B - Huntsville, AL
  • Yulista Tactical Services LLC - ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100C - Huntsville, AL-Two locations

ASACB Training Announcements

ASACB will be hosting its first technical webinar on March 29, 2017 on the topic of "Product Safety as it relates to the AS9100D and AS9110C." Webinar registration information is available on our website at www.aviationsuppliers.org/Workshops. As an introductory service, this first Webinar is being offered free to ASA Members, ASA-100 and ASACB clients.

 

ASACB will be offering additional workshops in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for announcements on the following Training workshops:

  • AS9120B Transition second quarter in the Dallas, TX area.
  • AS9120B Transition third quarter in the Chicago, IL area.
  • AS9100D second quarter location to be announced.
  • AS9110C second quarter location to be announced.

Amazing Introductory Promotional Offer for New ASACB Clients

ASA is pleased to announce an amazing offer to new ASACB clients. Any organization that attends an ASA ISO or AS Standards Workshop and subsequently contracts with ASACB for certification services will receive a discount on those services (limitations apply, see below). Which incredible offer will you choose?

  1. Contract with ASACB within 7 days of attending the workshop - receive a 10% discount on audit day rate.
  2. Contract with ASACB after 7 days of attending the workshop - receive a 5% discount on audit day rate.

Discounts apply to the 1st year of services and are only offered to new clients who are seeking ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 initial certification services through ASACB. The discount does not apply to audit travel or fee expenses. Days are counted as calendar days. For questions and additional information, please contact Sam O'Connor.

 

Transition Information

There are only 18 months remaining for the transition to the new ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 standards. Organizations that are AS9100/AS9110/AS9120 and waiting on release of the new revisions should already have or are in process of implementing the ISO9001:2015 standards new requirements. ISO 9001:20015 is the base standard for all the newly revised and pending release AS series standards. This will aid in getting your organization prepared to achieve the transition deadline of September 15, 2018 for AS9100/AS9110/AS9120.

 

If you should have any questions please contact Sam O'Connor, Vice President Technical Services ASA/ASACB or George Ringger, Accreditation Manager ASACB for clarification or concerns.

 

Other Standard Updates

IAQG's series of free webinars have been offered to stakeholders to help users understand the standard changes and intent. While this last webinar is full, it will be made available as a PDF file after the date of the Webinar presentation at which time stakeholders may view at their leisure. We have included the date and Webinar ID for your reference.

 

March 30, 2017: 9-11am US Eastern (-5 GMT), this webinar is now full. Recorded training file will be available post noted date.

  • Webinar ID: 363-203-587 

ASACB Transition Timetable

ASACB has successfully transitioned its AQMS accreditation on February 27, 2017 through the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to include certification services for AS9100D. ASACB is presently in the process of being approved to offer certification services for AS9110C and AS9120B no later than June 15, 2017.

ASA News!

Misrepresentation of Membership

The below company is no longer a current member of ASA and is illegally referencing ASA membership including a link to an ASA Member Certificate on their website.

  • Abad Air, Inc. - New Delhi, India
The below company is not a member of ASA and is illegally using the ASA Member Logo in their email signature line.
  • Andrew Higginbotham at Aerospace Trading Ltd.

ASA Invited to 2ndAnnual Parts Support & Supply Chain Management Forum, in Shanghai, China | 23-24 March 2017

Mr. Jason Dickstein will be participating in this event on a panel discussion regarding OEM Parts.For additional information about this event, please visit: www.opplandaviation.com/aviation-parts 


Mr. Dickstein is happy to make himself available to ASA Member Companies for private meetings during the Forum. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss a business or regulatory issue with Mr. Dickstein directly and in person. If you are interested in meeting with Mr. Dickstein, please contact Katt Brigham at katt@washingtonaviation.com. Ms. Brigham may also be reached via phone at +1 (202) 628-6777.


Visit ASA at MRO Booth #4123 | April 25-27 | Orlando, FL

Is ISO 9001, AS 9100 Series Certification or ASA-100 Accreditation in your future? ASA can help walk you through the maze to get there. Want to discuss ASA's Appeal to Argue 8130s or any other ASA government affairs initiatives? Looking to engage in one of the industry's premier supplier events being held in Reston, VA this July? Visit with Michele, Jeanne, Jason, Sam or Kelly at ASA's Booth #4123 for answers! If you have a specific question and want to set up a meeting email us at info@aviationsuppliers.org. Or, just come on by and just say Hi! We look forward to seeing you there!!