Why choose EVCO for your PMA needs?
Our commitment to high-quality, dependable PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) parts establishes us as a trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We prioritize flexible and responsive service that evolves with our customers’ needs. By emphasizing communication and support, we ensure our clients receive the right parts at the right time and competitive prices—helping them uphold the highest standards of safety and performance.
In addition to our standard PMA offerings, we collaborate strategically with major aerospace companies to develop complex PMA assemblies that align with existing OEM parts. This partnership allows us to leverage shared expertise and resources, fostering innovation that meets the rigorous demands of modern aviation. For instance, we identified reliability challenges with the 737NG and A320 NGS, leading to the design of a new, high-performing Air Separation Module. These PMAs have since become some of the most valued in the industry, resulting in millions in cost savings for airlines.
Our aftermarket components often surpass the reliability of original OEM parts.
Featured PMA Parts
Standard PMAs
These involve straightforward components. We review the existing OEM part to determine ways to improve reliability as well as cost savings. This process involves extensive testing and computational analysis to validate PMA parts’ design and performance, ensuring they meet or exceed the stated requirements. Our aircraft parts facility in the Dallas area focuses on these applications.
Complex PMAs
These parts may include higher-level assemblies, valves, or other complex items that require pedigreed engineering teams in that specific area of expertise. Complex PMAs often involve more rigorous testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance compared to standard PMAs. We work with our customers to identify the target items and work with our partner companies to provide a PMA solution. We are proud to be among the few companies who have partnered with respected aerospace firms to bring complex PMAs to market.
Methods For Obtaining PMA Certification
3 approaches to achieve PMA certification:
- Test and Computation: This rigorous process involves extensive testing and computational analysis to validate PMA parts’ design and performance, ensuring they meet or exceed safety standards.
- Identicality Without License: Here, the applicant must develop PMA parts independently, demonstrating that they are functionally identical to OEM parts through careful design and testing.
- Identicality With License: By securing a licensing agreement with the OEM, the applicant leverage their design data to produce PMA parts that adhere strictly to OEM specifications, followed by thorough testing for verification.