FAA-AC00-56

What is AC 00-56B?

AC 00-56B is an advisory circular for accrediting civil aircraft parts distributors based on voluntary industry oversight.Though this AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), strongly endorse participation in a program such as this which helps companies establish the eligibility of parts and products for installation on U.S. type-certificated (TC) products.

AC 00-56B requires that distributors use quality management systems to ensure that parts documentation accurately reflects industry safety requirements and helps installers confirm that the parts are acceptable for installation on certificated products.

This program is firmly established on the concept of voluntary industry oversight using third party certification bodies to review distributor quality systems. The intent of this program is to assist in alleviating the lack of proper documentation and will ultimately improve traceability. In response Aviation Distributors Association has established a program using our extensive industry experience and dedicated staff of highly qualified Aerospace Auditors. This program will review your quality system in accordance with the guidance provided by AC 00-56B. This review will determine your systems acceptability for ensuring that the parts you provide will satisfy your customer's requirements and that your documentation accurately reflects the criteria identified in your customer's purchase order.

You can download the complete FAA Advisory Circular for your review below: