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PHANTOM
1. I'm trying to understand what it really takes to earn a TSOA. Its not just about getting design approval and being able to throw together a part you can sell. Does the FAA look at say, material control, MRB, quality system, the qualification of your workers perhaps? How much scrutiny comes from the FAA or do they simply say "Your paperwork looks good, your test data is good, call us when your done".
2. I am guessing OEMs want to be quite particular about who is holding PMA for their necessary parts. Does the OEM have any say in who gets PMA or is it strictly an FAA decision? Does the manufacturer have to satisfy both? Is it common for a manufacturer to receive design data from the OEM?
2. I am guessing OEMs want to be quite particular about who is holding PMA for their necessary parts. Does the OEM have any say in who gets PMA or is it strictly an FAA decision? Does the manufacturer have to satisfy both? Is it common for a manufacturer to receive design data from the OEM?