To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.
Aviation: Digital Filing for Aircraft Repair Records
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. No further actions or hearings have been scheduled at this time. It is considered active but has not yet moved beyond the initial committee stage.
Legislative Progress
While digital modernization is generally popular, most individual bills introduced in the House without a large group of supporters fail to move past the committee stage.
Key Points
- This bill requires the FAA to upgrade its digital systems so mechanics and repair shops can submit aircraft repair forms electronically. These forms, known as Form 337, are used to document major repairs or changes made to an airplane.
- The FAA would have one year to create secure digital connections that allow private software companies to link directly to the government filing system. This would let repair shops use their own business software to send records to the FAA instead of using paper or manual uploads.
- Using these new digital tools would be completely voluntary. The bill specifically states that the government cannot force people to use the electronic system or add any new record-keeping rules for those who choose to use it.
- The FAA must include strong cybersecurity and privacy protections for these systems. Personal information about aircraft owners and mechanics cannot be shared with the public or used for marketing and surveillance purposes.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to improve and expand electronic filing capabilities for Federal Aviation Administration Form 337, and for other purposes.
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