In this Month's Bulletin:
ASA Announces New Board of Directors
ASA is pleased to announce that Mary Wanke, Worthington Aviation; Barry Allen, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc. (AMES); and Kerri Crowley Air Parts & Supply Company (APSCO) will be joining the ASA Board of Directors. Jimmy Wu, Infinity Air; Nicole Wright, AJW Technique; and Adam Chiamulon, Global Airtech have been reelected. Reynaldo Roche, Delta TechOps has been appointed to the Board of Directors. Read More...
Government Affairs and Legal News:
Important Changes Affecting How YOU Get Your 8130-3 Tags
ASA met with FAA to discuss access to 8130-3 tags. As you all know, revision 6 of the Maintenance Annex Guidance added a new receiving requirement for aircraft parts: all parts manufactured by US Production Approval Holders (PAHs) must bear 8130-3 tags. Although the requirement is technically limited to dual-certificated repair stations, it triggered a domino effect that has led many in the global industry to demand 8130-3 tags (sometimes demanding the tags on parts that are ineligible for such tags). Read More...
DAR 56 Extended until August 2018 - Submit Your Request for Extension Now!
The FAA has extended the Limited DAR-F program that allows certain employees of accredited distributors to issue 8130-3 tags for certain inventory known to have been produced by an FAA production approval holder (commonly known as the "DAR 56 program," reflecting the function code number). This is an important victory for distributors who rely on this program as a source of 8130-3 tags. Read More...
- Aerospace Logistics Ltd. - West Sussex, United Kingdom
- ATS Dynamics Group Inc. - Chino, CA
- Avitrue Spares DMCC - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- EMTC GMBH - Frauenfeld, Switzerland
- GAS Global Aerotech Support Corp.- Miami Beach, FL
- Springfall International FZE - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Uno Aviation - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
ASA-100 News:
Congratulations to the following companies showing commitment to Quality through ASA-100 Accreditation or ReAccreditation:
- ATS Dynamics Group - Chino, CA
- Aviation Mining Solutions - Gilbert, AZ
- Crestwood Technology Group - Yonkers, NY
- Nasera Aerospace Corp. - Irwindale, CA
- Pacific Air Industries - Chatsworth, CA
- Seginus, Inc. - Oswego, IL
- TKSA, Inc. - Miami, FL
ASA Events Reminder:
HAZMAT Training - October 11-12, 2017 - On-line
ASA has once again collaborated with the Washington Aviation Group to provide re-current and initial Hazardous Material Training. The on-line class will offer one-day recurrent training and two-day initial training. A brief description can be found on ASA's HAZMAT page with additional links to registration, rates and complete agendas.
Regulatory Workshops are Back for Miramar, Chicago and Dallas!
Regulatory Workshops are being planned for November 7th in Miramar, December 5th in Chicago and December 7th in Dallas. For registration, pricing and hotel information please visit ASA's website.
Quality Committee Meeting - Dec 8, 2017 - Dallas, TX
The next QC Meeting will be held Dec 8, 2017 at the Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine. Details may be found on our website at under Quality Committee News. Registration is required. If you have any questions please contact Tony Brigham. A special thank you to Aircraft Inventory Management & Services, Ltd. for sponsoring this meeting.
Calendar @ A Glance!!
2017
- October 2nd - ASA Board of Directors Meeting - Hosted by AJW Group - Slinfold, UK
- October 11-12th - Initial & Recurrent Hazmat Training - On-Line/Webinar
- November 7th - Regulatory Workshop - Hilton Garden Inn - Miramar, FL
- December 5th - Regulatory Workshop - Hilton Garden Inn - ORD Airport, Chicago, IL
- December 7th - Regulatory Workshop - Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine, TX
- December 8th - QC Meeting - Hyatt Place Dallas/Grapevine, TX