Enhanced Air Safety: Stricter Oversight of Foreign Aircraft Maintenance and Repair.
This law significantly tightens safety oversight for US passenger aircraft undergoing major maintenance outside the United States. It mandates annual unannounced inspections of foreign repair stations by the FAA and requires airlines to report detailed data on any safety failures occurring shortly after foreign maintenance. These measures aim to ensure consistent, high safety standards for all commercial flights used by citizens, regardless of where the aircraft was serviced.
Key points
The FAA must conduct annual, unannounced inspections of foreign repair facilities that service US commercial aircraft.
Airlines must report to the FAA any safety-related failures or defects identified within 30 days after an aircraft returns to service following heavy maintenance abroad.
Supervisory staff and personnel approving aircraft for flight at foreign repair stations must hold appropriate mechanic certifications.
New security threat assessments (background checks) are required for certain employees at foreign repair stations.
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