EASA SIB 2015-14
WITHDRAWN - Current status can be followed on the EASA SUP website: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/aircraft-products/suspected-unapproved-parts.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2015-14 is a notification regarding suspected unapproved aircraft parts linked to the company Aviation Support Europe, based in Belgium. The bulletin applies to aircraft components and alerts aviation professionals about a judicial investigation involving this company. No specific aircraft types or engine models are mentioned in this document.
What Changed
This bulletin introduces a notification about the suspicion of unapproved parts being sold by Aviation Support Europe. It does not mandate any Airworthiness Directive action but serves as an informational alert to the aviation community. The document is withdrawn and current status updates are available on the EASA SUP website.
Why It Matters
This information is important for operators, maintenance organizations, and distributors to prevent the installation of potentially unapproved aircraft components, which could compromise safety. It helps ensure compliance with regulatory standards and supports the integrity of the supply chain. Awareness of such investigations aids in risk mitigation and regulatory reporting.
What To Do
Stakeholders who have purchased aircraft components from Aviation Support Europe should quarantine these parts to avoid installation on any aircraft. They are also advised to notify their competent authority and the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority – Aviation Safety Inspectorate. No mandatory compliance deadline is specified.