Two of Chromalloy’s service centers have received Approved Organization Exposition certificates from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
The certificates are the first issued by JCAB since the 2009 U.S –Japan Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) took effect to officially recognize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Designated Engineering Representative (DER) approved repairs.
DER is a FAA delegation allowing individuals with authorization to approve certain repairs and alterations on behalf of FAA, using submitted technical data. DER experts ensure the proper evaluation of technical data, certify compliance with FAA guidelines and regulations, and perform compliance tests and inspections.
JCAB approval of the facilities allows Japanese airlines to use Chromalloy DER repairs without the company being required to obtain individual repair approvals from JCAB.
Under the JCAB approval, Chromalloy service centers in Arizona and Nevada are now authorized to provide turbine engine component repairs for the country’s leading airlines, Japan Air Lines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA).
BASA allows for reciprocal safety certification of aircraft and aviation products, including the DER-approved repairs Chromalloy provides on turbine engine components.