Production Approval Holder Use of Other-Parties to Supplement Their Supplier Control Program - Including Change 1

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Overview

The Production Approval Holder Use of Other-Parties to Supplement Their Supplier Control Program - Including Change 1 (8120.12A) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: FAA
Document: 8120.12A
Pages: 7
Chapters: 5

Key points

This order provides guidance on the use of other-party registered suppliers and contracted supplier surveillance by production approval holders (PAHs).
PAHs must have a quality system to ensure that articles produced by suppliers conform to approved designs and are safe for operation.
The use of other-party organizations for supplier surveillance does not exempt PAHs from their regulatory responsibilities.
All suppliers remain subject to FAA surveillance regardless of the use of other-party methods.
PAHs must submit procedures for using other-party surveillance and registration to the FAA for review before implementation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this order?

The order provides information and guidance concerning the use of other-party registered suppliers and contracted supplier surveillance and assessments by production approval holders.

Who is affected by this order?

All FAA personnel involved with the oversight of production approval holders who utilize other-party registered suppliers are affected by this order.

What must PAHs do before using other-party surveillance?

PAHs must ensure a control process is documented and implemented, and they must submit their procedures to the FAA for review before implementation.

What does other-party registration indicate?

Other-party registration indicates that a supplier has satisfactorily demonstrated an inspection and quality control system that meets the requirements of the other-party.

What happens if a PAH uses other-party methods?

The PAH remains responsible for initial approval, ongoing supplier control, oversight of supplier assessments, and corrective actions, despite using other-party methods.

Appendix A. Administrative Information

01/11/2016 8120.12A CHG 1 Appendix A. Administrative Information 1. Distribution. This order is distributed to Washington Headquarters division levels of the Flight Standards Service, to the branch levels of the Aircraft Certification Service, to the branch levels in the regional Flight Standards Divisions and Aircraft Certification Directorates, to all Flight Standards District Offices, to all Aircraft Certification Offices, to all Aircraft Certification field offices, to all Manufacturing Inspection District and Satellite Offices, to the Aircraft Certification and Airworthiness Branches at the Federal Aviation Administration Academy, and to the Flight Standards Service Regulatory Support Division.

2. Related Publications.

a. Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, part 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Articles.

b. FAA Order 8120.23, Certificate Management of Production Approval Holders.

3. Deviations. Adherence to the procedures in this order is necessary for uniform administration of this directive material. Any deviations from this guidance material must be coordinated and approved by AIR-100. If a deviation becomes necessary, the FAA employee involved should ensure the deviations are substantiated, documented, and concurred with by the appropriate supervisor. The deviation must be submitted to AIR-100 for review and approval.

The limits of federal protection for FAA employees are defined by Title 28 U.S.C. § 2679.

4. Suggestions for Improvement. Please forward all comments on deficiencies, clarifications, or improvements regarding this order to: Aircraft Certification Service Administrative Services Branch, AIR-510 ATTN: Directives Management Officer 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 FAA Form 1320-19, Directive Feedback Information, is located as Appendix B to this order for your convenience. If you require an immediate interpretation, please contact AIR-100 at (202) 267-1575; however, you should also complete Form 1320-19 as a follow-up to the conversation.

5. Records Management. Refer to Orders 0000.1G, FAA Standard Subject Classification System; 1350.14, Records Management; or your office Records Management Officer (RMO)/Directives Management Officer (DMO) for guidance regarding retention or disposition of records.

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07/16/2010 8120.12A Appendix B. FAA Form 1320-19, Directive Feedback Information U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Directive Feedback Information Please submit any written comments or recommendations for improving this directive, or suggest new items or subjects to be added to it. Also, if you find an error, please tell us about it.

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 Recommend paragraph ______ on page ______ be changed as follows: (attach separate sheet if necessary)  In a future change to this directive, please include coverage on the following subject (briefly describe what you want added):  Other comments:  I would like to discuss the above. Please contact me.

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