EASA SIB 2013-22
WITHDRAWN - Suspected Unapproved Parts Notification — 10 Person Life Raft part number (P/N) 6491010414, serial numbers (S/N) 0251 and 0254, and P/N 64910-10214, S/N 0249.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2013-22 is a notification regarding suspected unapproved 10 Person Life Rafts with part numbers 64910-10414 (serial numbers 0251 and 0254) and 64910-10214 (serial number 0249). These life rafts were released with counterfeit FAA Form 8130-3 certificates under the name Zodiac Services Europe, a European Part 145 approved maintenance organization. The document clarifies that these parts are unapproved and not eligible for installation on aircraft.
What Changed
This bulletin introduces a notification about the discovery of fake FAA Form 8130-3 release certificates for specific 10 Person Life Rafts associated with Zodiac Services Europe. It identifies the life rafts with the specified part and serial numbers as unapproved parts due to falsified documentation and improper certification. No Airworthiness Directive action is mandated at this time.
Why It Matters
Aviation professionals must be aware that these life rafts are not approved for installation, which could impact aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Operators and maintenance organizations need to verify the authenticity of release certificates to avoid installing counterfeit or unapproved parts. This helps maintain the integrity of aircraft safety equipment and ensures compliance with EASA regulations.
What To Do
Stakeholders should report any FAA Form 8130-3 release certificates issued under the name Zodiac Services Europe to the competent authority. Operators and maintenance organizations should verify the authenticity of life raft certification documents before installation. There is no mandatory compliance deadline, but vigilance and reporting are strongly recommended.
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