Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 337 Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration - Form 337 Form	Modified
2120-0020 Supporting Statement 2019.doc Supporting Statement A	2019-10-21
49 USC 44701 and 44702.docx Supplementary Document	2019-10-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25508	Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration - Form 337 Form	Modified
238178	Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration - Part 121 Recordkeeping Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0020	ICR Reference No: 201909-2120-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201805-2120-018
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No: Ready for OST
Title: Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/30/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2020
Responses	56,832	0	54,237
Time Burden (Hours)	28,417	0	27,119
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection of information involves the mandatory reporting and recordkeeping of maintenance, major modifications, repairs, and alterations performed on U.S. civil registered aircraft. The reporting and maintenance recording required by FAR 43 may only be done by certified mechanics, repair stations, and air carriers authorized to perform maintenance. Pilots are also authorized to perform and record preventive maintenance, however, the authorization applies only to those pilots who own or lease their aircraft for private operation for preventative maintenance only. The reporting and maintenance recordkeeping requirements of FAR 43 is a ongoing process and initiated on occasion as needed at the time of maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alteration of an aircraft airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance. All information on completed 337 forms are submitted to FAA division AFS-750 through electronic process or paper copy. Information collected is aircraft data arranged by registration “N” number, owner name and address, with certificate number of the person accomplishing the work. The form also contains detailed information of the work accomplished. The information is then recorded in the aircraft official database record to be kept indefinitely. This is accomplished to enhance safety by ensuring quality workmanship and parts are utilized for the continued operational safety of the flying public and passengers aboard the aircraft and on the ground. This information is collected for all aircraft undergoing maintenance, repair or alteration. Some allowances have been given to FAR part 121 air carriers to authorize an alternative method of reporting major repairs and alterations. This alternative method is a record keeping system approved by the local office through company procedures to maintain and approve the repairs and alterations for their aircraft in a permanent record. This is only accomplished by 80% of the certificated air carriers. The remaining 20 % still utilize Form 337 for these modifications to their aircraft under their operational authority.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General Requirements
   US Code: 49 USC 44702 Name of Law: Issuance of Certificates
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 20946	05/13/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 52583	10/02/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration - Form 337	337	Major Repair and Alteration
Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration - Part 121 Recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	56,832	54,237	0	2,595	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,417	27,119	0	1,298	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There have been no program changes since the last submission. The part 43 Form 337 estimates remain the same, however, we have added information to correctly capture the Part 121 recordkeeping alternative method.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $237,286

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/30/2019

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