Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Ensuring Airworthiness and Safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Ensuring Airworthiness and Safety
The FAA plays a central role regulating aerospace contractors, particularly concerning airworthiness and safety. A&D manufacturers must comply to maintain certification for their aircraft, components, and systems. This includes rigorous testing, documentation, and adherence to design and manufacturing standards such as the FAA's Part 21 (14 CFR Part 21) regulations.
Aerospace centric ERP systems must comply to ensure that every aspect of aircraft design, production, maintenance, and documentation meets FAA standards. This includes strict quality control measures, component traceability, adherence to airworthiness requirements, and comprehensive documentation management.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Driving Innovation and Cybersecurity
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Driving Innovation and Cybersecurity
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS): Safeguarding Defense Supply Chains
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS): Safeguarding Defense Supply Chains
DFARS is particularly significant for A&D contractors. Compliance is essential for safeguarding defense supply chains, ensuring the integrity of products, and protecting classified information.
Key aspects of DFARS compliance include cybersecurity requirements under DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, which mandates the implementation of adequate security controls and reporting of cyber incidents. Additionally, DFARS addresses issues such as counterfeit parts prevention, supply chain traceability, and compliance with export control regulations like ITAR.
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The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR):Managing International Trade and Export Controls
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR):Managing International Trade and Export Controls
Conclusion: Compliance for Success
Conclusion: Compliance for Success