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40+
PMAs Approved Per Year
40–60%
Cost Savings vs. OEM Parts
3
FAA Certification Delegations
Parts 23 · 25 · 33
100%
DER-Led Projects —
No Handoff Queues
How It Works
The FAA PMA
Approval Process
We manage the entire certification process — from initial feasibility through FAA submission and approval. You get direct access to your DER at every stage.
STEP 01
Feasibility & Compliance Plan
We assess your part, identify the right compliance path (Test & Computations or Identicality), and build a compliance plan that aligns with AC 21.303. No surprises later.
STEP 02
Data Development & DER Review
Our in-house DER works directly with your team to develop, review, and approve the substantiation data package — drawings, test reports, analyses — before it ever goes to the FAA.
STEP 03
FAA Submission & Approval
We submit a complete, audited package — organized to minimize FAA comments and protect your timeline. We can coordinate directly with the ACO (Certification Branch) through to final PMA approval.
What We Cover
FAA PMA
Certification Services
From engine components to structural fittings — if it needs a PMA, our DER-led team has the delegations, network, and experience to approve it.
Who We Work With
Prime Propulsion is sized for manufacturers who need senior DER attention without large-firm overhead.
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Small to mid-size aerospace OEMs and Tier 2/3 suppliers
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MRO operators converting proprietary repairs into PMA products
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Manufacturers replacing discontinued OEM parts
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Companies entering the aftermarket for the first time
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International firms seeking FAA approval for U.S. market access
01 Test & Computations (T&C)
Full substantiation packages via comparative analysis and direct test — aligned to AC 21.303 for aircraft and engine components.
02 Identicality
Licensing and direct identicality showings — we determine the fastest compliant path and execute it correctly the first time.
03 DER Form 8110-3 Approvals
In-house DER with Part 23, 25, and 33 delegations. We provide the engineering approval that closes the loop with the FAA.
04 MRO Repair-to-PMA Conversion
If your facility has a proven repair process, we assess and convert it into a FAA-approved PMA product.
05 Engine & Powerplant Components
Specialized capability in propulsion parts — turbine components, fuel system hardware, accessory gearboxes, bearings.
Why Prime Propulsion
Why Choose Our
PMA Consultants
There are a lot of certification consultants. Here's why the manufacturers who've worked with us come back.
DER-Led, Not Consultant-Led
Every project is led by a Designated Engineering Representative — not a project manager who coordinates with one. Your DER is directly accountable to the FAA and directly accessible to you. That's a different relationship than most firms offer.
FAA Insider Knowledge
Our team brings experience from both the FAA and private industry. We know how reviewers think, what generates comments, and what a clean submission looks like before it's submitted. That knowledge directly protects your timeline.
Volume Without Bureaucracy
40+ PMA approvals per year means we've worked through nearly every scenario — unusual part types, tight timelines, difficult compliance paths. We bring that depth without the overhead layers of a large firm.
Right-Sized for Your Company
We work primarily with small to mid-size manufacturers who need senior attention without large-firm fees. You get direct access, clear communication, and a team that treats your project as a priority — not a line item.
Common Questions
FAA PMA
FAQ
Get Started
Ready to Get
Your Part
Approved?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment — just a direct conversation about your part, your timeline, and the fastest path to PMA approval.
CALL DIRECT
(404) 918-1584
EMAIL
info@primepropulsion.com
OFFICE
Fort Walton Beach, FL
SERVICE AREA
U.S. National . International
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