Aircraft Current Limiters, Overhead Reading Light Switches and Coffeemaker Brew Trays - Produced without FAA production approval.
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What to do
Aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors should inspect their inventories for the specified current limiters, overhead reading light switches, and coffeemaker brew trays purchased from Avia-Dynamics Corporation. Any found parts should be quarantined immediately to prevent installation until their eligibility is confirmed. Stakeholders are encouraged to report findings and removal actions to the FAA Van Nuys Manufacturing Inspection District Office.
Summary
The FAA Safety Notification No. 2009-200700016 addresses the production of aircraft current limiters, overhead reading light switches, and coffeemaker brew trays without FAA production approval. The affected parts include current limiters (p/n FLLC-G4) and overhead reading light switches (p/n UA727-2A) used on McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and Boeing aircraft, as well as coffeemaker brew trays (p/n 64769-180-001). This notification informs aviation stakeholders about the unapproved production and distribution of these parts.
What changed
This notification introduces awareness of unapproved parts produced by Elliptical Systems Incorporated and Avia-Dynamics Corporation, highlighting that these parts lack FAA production approval. It does not amend existing regulations but serves as an advisory to prevent the installation of these non-approved components on type-certificated aircraft.
Why it matters
Using parts without FAA production approval can compromise aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors must ensure that installed components conform to type design to avoid potential safety risks and regulatory violations. Identifying and quarantining unapproved parts helps maintain airworthiness and operational integrity.
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