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Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is used for modifications or replacement propeller system parts that are intended to be installed on a previously type approved propeller model. A propeller PMA is an approval of a propeller system part that is a proven equivalent part to the original type approved part, and is an authorization to produce that part for sale.

Regulatory requirements for a propeller PMA

  • Procedural Regulation: 14 CFR part 21 Section 21.303
  • Airworthiness Regulation: 14 CFR part 35

Propeller product PMA policy

Updated: 1:23 pm ET May 8, 2008