FAA Data Collection on Overseas Heavy Aircraft Maintenance
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The FAA plans to collect new safety-related data from U.S. commercial air carriers that use foreign repair stations for heavy aircraft maintenance. The goal is to spot safety problems linked to maintenance work done outside the United States on U.S.-registered aircraft. Airlines operating under 14 CFR part 121 and foreign repair stations certified under 14 CFR part 145 are the main groups affected. Comments are due by August 24, 2026, and businesses can weigh in on whether the data collection is necessary, clear, and not overly burdensome.
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Key Changes
- Creates a new FAA information collection focused on heavy aircraft maintenance performed outside the United States
- Targets U.S. part 121 air carriers that use foreign part 145 repair stations
- Invites public comments before FAA seeks OMB approval for the new collection