DOT OIG Audit, Assessment of FAA’s Risk-Based System for Overseeing Aircraft Manufacturers’ Suppliers, February 26, 2008, Project ID: AV-2008-026.
“The audit objective was to evaluate FAAs oversight of aircraft manufacturers quality assurance systems for domestic and foreign suppliers. Although aviation manufacturers are ultimately responsible for the quality of their products, FAAs Aircraft Certification Service personnel oversee manufacturers processes for ensuring that the products meet approved design specifications and are in a condition for safe operation. During this review, we worked with personnel from an international air transport consulting firm and performed supplier control audits at companies that supply parts to Boeing, Bombardier/Learjet, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Airbus. We also analyzed FAAs process for identifying and selecting suppliers it audits to determine the effectiveness of manufacturers supplier oversight systems.”
