Federal Register #FAA-2026-1392

FAA Information Collection on Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is initiating a new information collection focused on global aircraft maintenance safety improvements. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Request: - Seeks annual reports from 14 CFR part 121 air carriers using 14 CFR part 145 repair stations outside the United States for heavy maintenance - Reports must include: - Locations and descriptions of heavy maintenance performed abroad - Dates of maintenance activities - Outcomes, including any failures, malfunctions, or defects requiring corrective action after aircraft return to service - Purpose: - Enhance FAA oversight of foreign heavy maintenance - Detect and address safety issues associated with maintenance performed outside the U.S. - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a data collection initiative, not a procurement of products or services - Unique Requirements: - Applies only to U.S. air carriers subject to 14 CFR part 121 - Focuses on maintenance performed at foreign repair stations (14 CFR part 145) - Mandated by section 302 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (49 U.S.C. 44733(g)) - No products or equipment are being procured; the requirement is for information and data reporting only

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on a new information collection related to global aircraft maintenance safety improvements. This collection involves gathering data from 14 CFR part 121 air carriers that use 14 CFR part 145 repair stations outside the United States to perform heavy maintenance. The information is required by section 302 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and will be analyzed to detect safety issues associated with heavy maintenance performed outside the United States. Comments are requested by August 24, 2026.

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