On March 28-30, 2012, NATA will host A Capital Week For Aviation Business. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC and will include:   FBO Leadership Conference   NATA Industry Excellence Awards Dinner   Day On the Hill Luncheon And Congressional Appointments and Committee Meetings   Please click here for more information or contact Diane Gleason at (703) 575-2050 or dgleason@nata.aero.

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When it comes to operating an aircraft under 14 CFR Part 135, the number of passenger seats available is the distinguishing factor chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to define maintenance requirements. The FAA recently issued controversial guidance material that has resulted in massive industry attention as well as FAA safety inspector confusion. This quarter, we will review the regulation and guidance material that frame up the issue and attempt to provide some direction for those who need some help in interpreting how it may affect their operation.

 

To read the Best Practices document in its entirety, click here.

 

For more information visit the NATA Aircraft Maintenance & Systems Technology Committee page by clicking here.

 

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