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FAA Interpretation Disallows Remote Mx Supervision - Aviation International News

Detected August 26, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA interpretation disallows remote maintenance supervision, requiring on-site supervision for certain maintenance tasks.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 26, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate compliance expected; no specific deadline provided.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The FAA has issued an interpretation that prohibits remote supervision of maintenance, meaning a supervisor must be physically present at the location where maintenance is performed.

Who it affects

Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments

What you must do

Review current maintenance supervision practices to ensure compliance; adjust any remote supervision arrangements to have on-site supervision.

Deadline

Immediate compliance expected; no specific deadline provided.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOTGdyQ0MyUUJtLTBWOVVDTVp3ZEhvR2VFLVJnODUtYzZRbUNtVHlVM2FZR045blIyZGJzSGdkbWFJbDBzNGdVT2cwRmpUdHRhd2p2cEwxZ0l1enBPYVR2YkZqN0JiN3loUVNGMXNtbDVtX253OWg0bnFkTFpwcTUyeWZGY0p5RXdubkQ5dmxLejVXWjhyR1FaazlidUk2WkgwczktVmNHRUVVM3J5NmxpbWJCSlVHNk1kd2ln?oc=5

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