WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE
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What to do
Affected stakeholders should review their inventory and maintenance records for APUs and components that may be subject to this notice. They should verify the authenticity of FAA Form 8130-3 tags and avoid using parts identified in the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. S2007-00727004. For further information, contact the EASA Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management and Research Section via the provided email.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-16 is a safety information notice addressing Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and component parts that have been improperly returned to service with fraudulent documentation. The notice references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. S2007-00727004 and applies to any aircraft and engines with affected APUs and components, although specific aircraft types and engine models are not identified. This document informs aviation professionals about the risks associated with these unapproved parts.
What changed
This notice communicates the findings of an FAA investigation revealing that certain APUs and their components were returned to service using falsified FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthiness Approval Tags. It does not introduce new regulations but transfers the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification to the EASA supervisory webpage for awareness and information sharing.
Why it matters
The presence of improperly documented APUs and components can compromise aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams need to be aware of these unapproved parts to avoid installing or operating aircraft with potentially unsafe components. This notice helps prevent the circulation of fraudulent parts and supports maintaining airworthiness standards.
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