# Policy for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for Critical Propeller Parts
**AGENCY:**
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
**ACTION:**
Notice of proposed policy statement; request for comments.
**SUMMARY:**
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy for parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for critical propeller parts.
**DATES:**
Comments must be received by September 28, 2001.
**ADDRESSES:**
Send all comments on the proposed policy to the individual identified under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT* .
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Jay Turnberg, FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff, ANE-110, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: [email protected]; telephone (781) 238-7116; fax: (781) 238-7199.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**Comments Invited**
The proposed policy statement is available on the Internet at the following address: http://www.faa.gov/avr/air/ane/ane110/hpage.htm. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request a copy by contacting the individual listed under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT* . The FAA invites interested parties to comment on the proposed policy. Comments should identify the subject of the proposed policy and be submitted to the individual identified under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT* . The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date before issuing the final policy.
**Background**
This policy would establish a uniform approach for Aircraft Certification Offices (ACOs) to evaluate PMA applications for both critical and life-limited propeller parts. The proposed policy would not establish new requirements.
( *Authority:* 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704).
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 16, 2001.
Jay J. Pardee,
Manager, Enginer and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.