WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE
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What to do
Affected stakeholders should review the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-200500171 to identify if they hold or have installed the affected DC motors or main landing gear actuator assemblies. They should take appropriate measures to remove or rectify these parts in accordance with regulatory guidance. For further information, contact the EASA Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management & Research Section via the provided email.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-34 is a notification regarding parts manufactured by General Design, Inc. and Beechcraft (now Hawker Beechcraft Corporation) that were improperly maintained or overhauled and approved for return to service. The affected parts include DC motors and main landing gear actuator assemblies. This bulletin references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-200500171 dated 8 May 2008 and applies to parts held as spares and any aircraft with these parts installed.
What changed
This bulletin informs stakeholders that the FAA has identified and published a notification about improperly maintained or overhauled parts from General Design, Inc. and Beechcraft. It transfers the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification to the EASA supervisory webpage for awareness and further action. The bulletin does not introduce new regulations but serves as an informational update.
Why it matters
This information is critical for aviation professionals to ensure that aircraft are not operated with parts that were improperly maintained or overhauled, which could compromise safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams need to verify the status of affected parts to maintain regulatory compliance and airworthiness. Awareness helps prevent the use of unapproved parts that might lead to safety risks or regulatory violations.
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