WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE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. 2008-200700111 attached to the bulletin and verify the authenticity of parts and associated documentation. Operators and maintenance organizations should inspect their spares and installed parts for any matches with the identified fraudulent parts. There is no mandatory compliance deadline, but vigilance and adherence to the FAA recommendations are strongly advised.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-50 is a safety information bulletin addressing aircraft parts accompanied by fraudulently produced FAA airworthiness tags and traceability documents. The bulletin supports the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-200700111 dated 23 May 2008, which identifies parts sold with fraudulent documentation. This bulletin applies to parts held as spares and any aircraft with the affected parts installed, though specific aircraft types are not identified.
What changed
This bulletin informs aviation stakeholders in Europe about the FAA's findings regarding fraudulent documentation associated with certain aircraft parts. It endorses the FAA's recommendations to address the issue but does not introduce new mandatory regulations. The bulletin serves as an awareness and precautionary measure rather than a regulatory change.
Why it matters
The presence of aircraft parts with fraudulent FAA airworthiness tags poses a safety risk and compliance challenge for operators, maintenance organizations, and parts suppliers. Awareness of this issue helps ensure that only properly documented and approved parts are used, maintaining aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. It also aids in preventing the circulation of unapproved or counterfeit parts within the European aviation community.
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