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The TSA Repair Station Security Rule, published on January 13, 2014, outlines security measures for aircraft repair stations handling large aircraft (over 12,500 lbs). These regulations, effective February 27, 2014, mandate that certain repair stations designate a TSA point-of-contact and maintain compliance with TSA protocols. The rule aims to enhance security and requires stations to proactively assess security threats and secure unattended aircraft. Clarifications regarding aircraft control, acceptable security measures, and application statuses are also provided for industry stakeholders.
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Repair Station Security Rule • January 13, 2014: • Repair Station Rule Published! • 2003: Required by Vision 100 • 2007: Congress Establishes Prohibition on Certification of FAA Repair Stations Outside United States (Starting 2008) • Nexus with Safety Agreement Causes U.S.-EU Delays • 2009: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking • 2011-2013: DHS-OMB Review • 2014: February 27 – Enters Into Effect
Repair Station Security Rule • Letters Sent to All Repair Stations that Conduct Work on Large Aircraft in January • Identifies TSA Point of Contact • (1) Provide Repair Station Point of Contact to TSA; or • (2) TSA will Obtain Repair Station Point of Contact on First Visit • Expect TSA Visit Next 30-60 Days
Repair Station Security Rule • TSA published Aircraft Repair Station Security Rule – January 13, 2014 and will enter into effect February 27th, 2014 • Applicability of Security Measures • All repair stations fall within the scope of the regulatory requirements however not all are required to implement security measures • Only Repair Stations Located on or Adjacent to an Airport responsible for aircraft above 12,500 MTOW will require security measures • Will exclude most general aviation facilities
Repair Station Security Rule • Requirements (Security Measures) • Designate a point-of-contact (POC) to the TSA • Available 24 hours/day who is responsible for • Compliance with TSA regulations • Serve as primary POC for security-related activities and coms w/TSA • Maintaining record of all employees responsible for security of applicable keys • Secure Large (12,500 lbs), unattended aircraft capable of flight and under the control of the repair station • Conduct security threat assessment on the POC and any person responsible for securing aircraft • Full compliance with rule if repair station is incorporated into airport security program
Repair Station Security Rule • Questions and Clarifications from Industry • Example: • What Aircraft Are Under Repair Station Control? • What Are Acceptable Means for Securing an Aircraft? • What is an Aircraft “Capable of Flight”? • Are there Requirements for Transient Aircraft? • GAMA Expects TSA to Publish a “Frequently Asked Question” Document Soon
Repair Station Security Rule • Status of Existing and New Repair Station Cert. Applications • Currently approximately 80-90 applications worldwide • 20-30 are in countries with bilateral agreements • Sequencing status based on queue in host country • Applications under FSDO responsibility will follow existing FAA Certification Services Oversight Process (Internal FAA Process) • Repair Stations with applications should be contacted by FSDO to inform them of sequencing status • Details of CSOP process and resources will be briefed by FAA’s Manager of Maintenance division during AMP meeting
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