EASA SIB 2008-32: WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

What to do

Operators and maintenance organizations should review their inventories and aircraft to identify any affected parts as listed in the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification. They should refrain from installing these parts and remove any installed parts that are improperly repaired or maintained. For further information or clarification, stakeholders should contact the EASA Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management and Research Section via the provided email address. No specific compliance deadline is stated.

Summary

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-32 is a safety communication regarding parts for Piper Comanche (PA-24, all models) and Twin Comanche (PA-30 and PA-39) aircraft. It addresses improperly repaired, maintained, or overhauled parts such as fuel selector valves, landing gear transmissions, flap transmissions, motors, heater regulator valves, Delco generators, Weldon boost pumps, and specific Airborne fuel selector valve/filter assemblies. The notice references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-S20070083021 and informs stakeholders about the risks associated with these parts.

What changed

This notice informs that certain parts destined for installation in Piper Comanche and Twin Comanche aircraft have been found to be improperly repaired, maintained, or overhauled and subsequently returned to service in violation of regulations. It transfers the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification to the EASA supervisory webpage for awareness. The document does not introduce new regulations but serves as an informational update.

Why it matters

This information is critical for aviation professionals, including operators and maintenance organizations, to ensure that unapproved or improperly serviced parts are not installed or used in affected Piper Comanche and Twin Comanche aircraft. It helps maintain airworthiness and safety by preventing the use of parts that could compromise aircraft performance or safety. Compliance teams must be aware of these issues to avoid regulatory violations and potential safety hazards.