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North Carolina Pilot Sentenced for Operating Aircraft without Proper Licensing and Providing False Statements to FAA
On March 26, 2015, Paul Douglas Tharp was sentenced in U.S.
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Date: 03.26.2015
FAA Has Not Effectively Implemented Repair Station Oversight in the European Union
As international air service expands, U.S. air carriers increasingly rely on foreign repair stations to meet their maintenance needs.
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Date: 07.16.2015
PDF icon FAA oversight of foreign repair stations.pdf
Audit Initiated of FAA's Approval and Oversight Processes for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Office of Inspector General plans to initiate an audit on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval and oversight process for civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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Date: 08.20.2015
PDF icon FAA Approval and Oversight Processes for UAS II - Audit Announcement^8-20-15.pdf
FAA Lacks an Effective Staffing Model and Risk-Based Oversight Process for Organization Designation Authorization
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delegates to private individuals or organizations certain oversight functions, such as approving new aircraft designs and certifying aircraft components, to help ensure our Nation’s vast aviation industry
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Date: 10.15.2015
PDF icon FAA Oversight of ODA Final Report^10-15-15.pdf
FAA Delays in Establishing a Pilot Records Database Limit Air Carriers’ Access to Background Information
Ensuring air carriers have all available information on a pilot’s training and performance remains a critical safety area for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Date: 08.20.2015
PDF icon FAA Pilot Records Database Progress Final Report^8-20-15.pdf
Delays in Meeting Statutory Requirements and Oversight Challenges Reduce FAA’s Opportunities To Enhance HEMS Safety
The Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) industry safely transports over 400,000 patients in the United States each year, frequently in challenging conditions, including night flight, poor weather, low visibility, and landing at unfamiliar
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Date: 04.08.2015
PDF icon FAA HEMS Progress and Oversight Final Report^4-8-15.pdf
Audit Initiated of FAA's Oversight of Suspected Unapproved Parts
The Office of Inspector General plans to initiate an audit on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs).
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Date: 08.10.2015
PDF icon FAA Oversight of SUPs Audit Announcement Memo_Final 8-7-15.pdf
Audit Initiated of the Impacts of DOT’s Tarmac Delay Rule
The Office of Inspector General is initiating an audit of the impacts of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) tarmac delay rule.
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Date: 02.10.2015
PDF icon Tarmac Delay Announcement Letter Announcement Letter^2-10-15.pdf
Actions Needed To Address Insufficient Maintenance of Potentially Unsafe Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico
During our ongoing audit of Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle requirements, we identified prolonged maintenance issues with ARFF vehicles at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airp
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Date: 09.30.2015
PDF icon FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Operations SJU Management Advisory^9-30-15.pdf
Program and Data Limitations Impede the Effectiveness of FAA’s Hazardous Materials Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program
Transporting hazardous materials by air can present serious safety risks, including the risk of combustible materials igniting or exploding on an aircraft.
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Date: 03.13.2015
PDF icon FAA HAZMAT Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program Final Report^3-13-15.pdf

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