FAA Authorized vs. FAA Accepted Repairs: Key Differences
Only an FAA-certified repair station is authorized to perform an FAA-Authorized Repair and only a select few repair stations have the capability to develop and approve data for DER repairs.
Air Alliance, Inc. is one of these certified facilities.
To understand the distinction, it's important to recognize that DER (Designated Engineering Representative) repairs are classified as either:
- FAA-Authorized
- FAA-Accepted
An FAA-authorized repair is a repair process approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that is carried out by an FAA-certified repair station. It restores aircraft components to their original design specifications, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Key features include adherence to strict FAA regulations, use of certified repair stations, and the restoration of components to the manufacturer's original specifications. Once completed, the repair station issues a certificate confirming FAA compliance. FAA-authorized repairs are subject to more stringent approval processes.
An FAA-accepted repairs are repairs that comply with FAA regulations but are not subject to the same detailed approval process as FAA-authorized repairs. These repairs are typically performed by Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) or other qualified individuals and are usually for minor or non-critical issues. While they meet safety requirements and are accepted by the FAA, they are not subjected to the same level of scrutiny as an FAA-authorized repairs.