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Comptroller General

The head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent agency that investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.

Aviation Supply Chain

The entire network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in producing, moving, and maintaining parts and components for aircraft.

Digital Documentation

Electronic records and forms used instead of paper, which can be stored, shared, and verified electronically.

FAA Form 8130-3

An official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form used to certify that an aircraft part is airworthy (safe for use) or has been repaired/inspected correctly.

Counterfeit Parts

Fake or unauthorized copies of aircraft parts that may not meet safety standards and could pose a risk to aviation safety.

Authorized Release Certificate

A document, often digital, that certifies an aircraft part has been inspected, repaired, or manufactured to approved standards and is safe for use.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of civilian aviation, including air traffic control, pilot certification, and aircraft maintenance.