FAA FAA N 8110.54: PARTS MANUFACTURER APPROVAL BY EVIDENCE OF LICENSING AGREEMENT

PURPOSE. This notice prescribes procedures for issuing Parts Manufacturer Approval to persons who show "identicality" by providing evidence of licensing agreement with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design approval holder.

SCOPE. This notice provides guidance to FAA personnel on issuing Parts Manufacturer Approvals to suppliers who meet the identicality provisions of 14 CFR part 21 (part 21) § 21.303(c)(4) by showing "evidence of licensing agreement" ("i.e., PMA assist letter") with an FAA design approval holder production. Although, not explicitly covered in this notice, another option is for an supplier to obtain direct-ship authority from the PAH. Advisory Circular 21-20A, Supplier Surveillance, (page 4 paragraph 6e.) provides guidance to PAHs on implementing direct-ship authority. The FAA Order 8120.2A, Production Approval and Surveillance Procedures, Change 8, provides guidance to FAA personnel on evaluating a PAH's system for issuing direct-ship authority.