What’s The Deal With PMA Parts?

What’s The Deal With PMA Parts?

Surely, you’ve been hearing the discussion about whether or not Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts can compare to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. All the information that’s out there can become a bit confusing at times which is why we here at Exodus Aviation wanted to help set the record straight.
Since the 1990’s, PMA parts have been readily available as replacement parts in aircraft maintenance. They offer real competition to the once exclusive business enjoyed by OEM parts providers.
Perhaps as a result of this, they have also been the subject of some very negative publicity which threatens to side-line them in the eyes of aviation mechanics and aircraft operators.
PMA parts have, however, stood up to the test and many in the industry are warming up to the benefits they provide.
Here’s our look at just how PMA parts compare to OEM parts in the areas where it really matters.
Quality
PMA parts have been proven to be just as reliable and durable as OEM parts. You would be hard-pressed to find an aviation incident in which a PMA part has been identified as the root cause.
Maintaining the quality of PMA parts is vital to the survival of the industry. Exodus Aviation is well aware of this fact. That’s why our engineers are constantly working to develop new technologies for parts design and manufacture.
Our PMA parts meet or exceed required standards. This means customers can purchase from us with confidence in the quality of the parts they are getting. In fact, we are in the process of partnering with other reengineering manufacturing facilities to ensure that we offer only the very best in PMA parts to our customers.
Safety
This is a real concern and should never be taken lightly by anyone. The fear that PMA parts might not be as safe as OEM parts is linked to decades ago when unapproved parts were a frightening threat in the industry.
Persons who decide to go with PMA parts, however, can rest assured in this respect (remember the “A” means they are approved). The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) uses the same procedures for overseeing the production of PMA parts and as it does for OEM parts.
Therefore, when it comes to safety, there is no difference – both sets of parts are guaranteed safe for use in aircraft maintenance.
Availability
The availability of PMA parts is never really an issue. PMA suppliers like Exodus Aviation, will ship parts to anywhere in the world. Not only do we have an extensive range of parts in stock, but we can provide high-quality customized solutions as well.
Cost
Right off the bat, any mechanic will tell you that PMA parts are much cheaper. Not surprisingly, that fact causes some concern for persons looking to buy parts for their aircraft. On the one hand, it’s great to get parts without having to break the bank, but then you stop to ask yourself “Does cheaper mean inferior?”
As we’ve laid out for you above, that’s definitely NOT the case. PMA parts are of the same high quality and made to the same rigorous standards as their OEM counterparts. So, the fact that you can get them (and the peace of mind they bring) at a much lower price is perhaps their best selling point.
PMA parts have become genuine contenders in the aviation maintenance industry. On all fronts they are no different from what you get by going with OEM parts, just that you get them at a much better price!

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