Federal Aviation Administration

Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

Is a combined design and production approval for modification and replacement articles. It allows a manufacturer to produce and sell these articles for installation on type certificated products. Federal Aviation Administration Orders 8110.42 and 8120.20 prescribe the approval procedures for FAA personnel and guides applicants in the approval process.

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