US FAA needs to increase its oversight of noncertificated aviation repair stations and should consider limiting the scope of work such facilities can perform on behalf of airlines, according to a report released last week by the US Dept. of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General.
The report, undertaken at the request of Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), revealed that contrary to FAA perception, noncertificated repair facilities "are now performing more significant work than anyone realized," including "both scheduled and critical maintenance" such as engine replacements and adjustments to flight control systems.
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The report, undertaken at the request of Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), revealed that contrary to FAA perception, noncertificated repair facilities "are now performing more significant work than anyone realized," including "both scheduled and critical maintenance" such as engine replacements and adjustments to flight control systems.
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