FAA Updates Parts Certification Rules

The FAA published new regulations for manufacturers of aircraft and aviation products that will update and standardize FAA requirements to better align them with the current global manufacturing environment. They will become effective April 14 next year. The intent of these changes is to ensure that aircraft and products and articles designed specifically for use in aircraft meet appropriate minimum standards for design and construction. The amendments will update and standardize certification procedures and identification requirements for production approval holders, including parts manufacturers; revise export airworthiness approval requirements to facilitate global manufacturing; move all part marking requirements from Part 21 to Part 45; and amend the identification requirements for products and articles.