EASA SIB 2009-32: WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

What to do

Owners, operators, and maintenance organizations should review the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification referenced in EASA SIB No. 2009-32 to identify affected tubes. They should follow the FAA's recommended actions to verify the processing and testing status of these parts. For further information or clarification, stakeholders can contact the EASA Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management and Research Section via the provided email address. No mandatory compliance deadline is specified.

Summary

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2009-32 is a safety communication regarding stainless steel and special nickel alloy tubes that may not have been adequately processed and tested. The bulletin references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2009-20080716034 and highlights potential impacts on service life for critical and non-critical aeronautical products and aircraft parts. While no specific aircraft types are identified, the affected tubes were intended for use on U.S. certificated aircraft and may be installed on aircraft registered in EU Member States or associated countries.

What changed

This bulletin transmits the FAA's Unapproved Parts Notification concerning certain stainless steel and special nickel alloy tubes that failed to meet processing and testing standards. It does not introduce new regulations but endorses FAA's recommended actions to address the issue. The document serves to raise awareness among European operators and maintenance organizations about the potential presence of these parts.

Why it matters

Aviation professionals need to be aware that these inadequately processed tubes can affect the reliability and safety of aircraft components, potentially reducing service life and increasing risk. Operators, maintenance facilities, and compliance teams must consider the possibility that affected parts are installed on their aircraft, including those registered in Europe. This awareness helps ensure continued airworthiness and safety compliance.