FAQ

FAQ:

A. What are your membership certification options?

The Gold plan is a one-time payment of $1,495.00 and is good for 3 years of assessment certification and includes a custom QC manual.

The Silver plan is a one-time payment of $1,295.00 and is good for 2 years of assessment certification. QC manual not included.

The Bronze plan is a one-time payment of $1,095.00 and is good for 1 year of assessment certification. QC manual not included.

  Note: After your initial purchase on this plan you will renew every year at the regular base price of $500.00 for each year approved with a max 36 months valid certification.​​

B. How long does my certification last ?

Our standard bronze certification is valid for 1 year and must be renewed annually.  You can also pay $500 for each additional year once you have completed your 12 month membership with a  max 36 months years valid certification.

C. Can my certification be terminated?

If for any reason you don't pass your on site renewal audit required every 36 months or fail to pay your renewal fees your membership can be cancelled, you will have 30 days to bring your account current to keep your certification.

D. When should I pay for my renewal?

For your company to be audited and renewed payment must be made on or prior to your renewal date. If payment has not been remitted the audit will not take place until payment has been verified.

E. Do I have to pay for an site audit ?

Yes, if your company is new and has never been certified an onsite inspection is required. The cost is lodging plus travel expenses. A quote can be provide upon request. 

F. How do I add your logo to my web site ?

Your web developer should be able to add our logo to your page with no problem, if you do not have one we can assist you at no charge.

G. Can I use an off the shelf QA template or a QA generator ?

While you can do your own or use a template. We would still need to review your manual to see if it meets or exceeds our standards based on the FAA guidance. If it does not it will have to be revamped to adhere to FAA AC 00-56B.

H. Do I need a paypal account to buy my certification ?

While our current system is based on PayPal you can pay with  any major credit card, you do not need a PayPal account to complete a transaction. We accept many forms of payment, but for faster processing purchasing online would be the best option. 

I. Certification Requirements

1. All areas / Departments must be clearly labeled.
2. All shipping and receiving areas must be equipped with anti static mats when working with electronics.
3. All hazmat and quarantine areas must be under lock and key.
4. All aviation electronics must be in a cold room.
5. All parts containing liquid must be stored below avionics equipment's.
6. Must have FAA approve certified QA manual on premises.
7. Must have traceability documentation for all inventory.

J. Is a properly completed FAA Form 8130-3 required before an air carrier or repair station may accept a new or used replacement part into inventory ?

Answer: No A Form 8130-3 is only one of several ways of determining a part's eligibility for installation on a type certificated product. The use of the 8130-3 is not regulatory and FAA Inspectors cannot insist that airlines or repair stations obtain them as a prerequisite for accepting a part through their inspection systems. (See Advisory Circular 20-62D)

K. Does the Fastener Quality Act pertain to aircraft hardware ?

Answer: No. In 1999 President Clinton signed into law an amendment that exempts virtually all hardware from the Act. You can check the Web Site of the NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) and click on the hyperlink for the Amended Fastener Quality Act and you should carefully read the section under definitions for the term "Fastener".

L. Can a DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) or the FAA issue an 8130-3 Export Airworthiness Tag without being associated with the Product Manufacturer ?

FAR 21.323 (b) states that, "Any manufacturer may obtain an export airworthiness approval for a Class III product if the manufacturer - (1) Has in his employ a designated representative of the Administrator who has been authorized to issue that approval; and (2) Holds for that product - (i) A production certificate;(ii) An approved production inspection system; (iii) An FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA); or(iv) A Technical Standard Order authorization." Therefore, Aircraft Parts Vendors that are not associated with the Prime Manufacturer or Manufacturers that not meet the requirements of this FAR are not entitled to receive an 8130-3 Export Tag. However, this in no way implies that the products are not airworthy. The products may still be purchased by the foreign entity and installed in their aeronautical end product after determining the part's eligibility for installation.

M. Are "Back-to-Birth" records required by the Federal Regulations for life limited parts ?

Yes, the FAR's require that the owner, operator or certificate holder keep records containing the current status of life limited parts of each airframe, engine propeller, rotor, and appliance. The operator needs to maintain a record keeping system that will substantiate the time that accrued on the life limited part.  

N. What is the key to detecting "Bogus Parts" ?

 The task of identifying a "Bogus Part" can be difficult for any inspector, but if the inspection effort is concentrated in a logical manner, then the task becomes easier. The best method of identifying "Bogus Parts" before they get to your receiving area is to qualify and get to know the supplier prior to buying.