Certification and Operation of Repair Stations, 14 CFR Part 145

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 8310-3 Certificate Renewal	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form 8310-3 Certificate Amendment	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form 8310-3 Initial Application/Certification	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form FAA-8310-3 Small Repair Stations	Form	Removed	Available
Form FAA-8310-3 Medium Repair Stations	Form	Removed	Repair queued
Form FAA-8310-3 Large Repair Stations	Form	Removed	Repair queued
30DayFRN 89FR68980 08282024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-28	Repair queued
SSA - OMB-2120-0682.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-08-20	Available
14 CFR Part 145.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-13	Available
60-Day 89FR46293_05282024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-13	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
270084	Training Records	Instruction	New
270082	Roster/Employment Summary	Instruction	New
270081	Air Agency Certificate Return	Instruction	New
270080	Capability List	Instruction	New
270079	Repairman Recommendation	Instruction	New
270070	Manuals RSM/QCM/Training	Instruction	New
270069	Certificate Renewal	Form and Instruction	New
270068	Certificate Amendment	Form and Instruction	New
270065	Initial Application/Certification	Form and Instruction	New
25844	Small Repair Stations	Form	Removed
241890	Medium Repair Stations	Form	Removed
233696	Large Repair Stations	Form	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0682	ICR Reference No: 202404-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202005-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Certification and Operation of Repair Stations, 14 CFR Part 145
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/29/2024

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2024
Responses	21,660	129
Time Burden (Hours)	238,666	1,037
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The collection includes both reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Reporting Requirements covered under this IC include: • For initial certification, completing FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to request issuance of an initial air agency certificate, along with any required application attachments, and submitting to the FAA for review. • On occasion, completing and FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to request a certificate amendment, ratings change, change of location, name change, ownership change, etc. Any required application attachments must also be updated and submitted to the FAA for review. • Other reporting requirements occur occasionally after certification, for example, when the certificate holder’s operations change. • If a repair station is located outside of the US., it must apply for renew its air agency certificate every 2 years. • All repair stations must develop initially, and as needed after certification keep current, a Repair Station Manual (RSM) and Quality Control Manual (QCM). The repair station must notify the FAA of any revisions to these manuals. Additionally, all repair stations must develop a Training Program and submit any revisions of the program to the FAA. • Repair Stations that are Hazmat Employers under 49 CFR 171.8 must have a hazardous materials training program. • Repair Stations that perform work for air carriers must acknowledge receipt of the part 121 or part 135 operator notification required under §§ 121.1005(e) and 135.505(e). • Repair stations that choose to use repairmen must certify that each person recommended for certification as a repairman is employed by the repair station and meets the eligibility requirements of § 65.101. • A repair station with a limited rating may choose to maintain a capability list and provide the FAA with a copy of the revised list. Recordkeeping Requirements covered under this IC include: • Each repair station must retain records that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of part 43. • Each repair station must document the individual employee training required by the repair station training program approved by the FAA. The respondents to this collection are current part 145 certificated Repair Stations and applicants for a part 145 air agency certificate. Responding to the collection is required to obtain and/or retain a benefit.   The information collected is provided or made available to each certificate holder/applicant’s responsible FSDO. Additionally, A certificated repair station must make all required records available for inspection by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FAA uses FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating, to collect information on repair station applicants, amendments to a repair station certificate holder’s air agency certificate, and renewal requests for repair station certificate holders located outside of the United States. FAA Form 8310-3 collects the official name of the repair station, location where business is conducted, official mailing address, any additional business names (i.e., dba, doing business as), changes in ratings (or ratings sought if submitted by an applicant), changes in location or housing and facilities, change in name or ownership, or any other purpose for which the certificate holder or applicant requests, requests for approval/changes to contract maintenance functions to outside entities. Other information described in this IC is provided to the FAA in the form of manuals, lists, or other documentation containing the information requested.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC Subtitle VII, section 44701 Name of Law: General Requirements
   US Code: 49 USC Subtitle VII, section 44707 Name of Law: Examining and Rating Air Agencies
   US Code: 49 USC Subtitle VII, section 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:
	89 FR 46293	05/28/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 68980	08/28/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Air Agency Certificate Return
Capability List
Certificate Amendment	8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Certificate Renewal	8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Initial Application/Certification	8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Large Repair Stations	FAA-8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Manuals RSM/QCM/Training
Medium Repair Stations	FAA-8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Repairman Recommendation
Roster/Employment Summary
Small Repair Stations	FAA-8310-3	Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating
Training Records

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	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	21,660	129	0	21,531	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	238,666	1,037	0	237,629	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The FAA conducted a comprehensive analysis of the information collected under Part 145 and revised burden estimates in this IC substantially since the last OMB approval. The was completed in accordance with the Terms of Clearance in OMB Notice of Action (NOA) dated 11/22/2021. The title of the collection was revised from “Certification of Repair Stations, Part 145 of Title 14, CFR” to “Certification and Operation of Repair Stations, 14 CFR Part 145”. Additionally, the FAA changed FAA Form 8310-3 as follows: • Added a field for respondents to indicate if the application submission was for the purpose of obtaining a satellite repair station facility, • Form instructions were revised, and • The Paperwork Reduction Act Burden statement was revised to show estimated burden calculated in this supporting statement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $327,726

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? No

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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: 08/29/2024

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