Suspected Unapproved Parts
- Published
- Replaces
- 2017-13
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What to do
Maintenance organizations, aircraft owners, operators, certifying staff, manufacturers, and parts suppliers should consult the EASA SUP webpage and this SIB before accepting or installing any parts of uncertain origin. If a part is found on the SUP list, it should be quarantined immediately to prevent installation until its eligibility is confirmed. There is no specific compliance deadline, but the changes took effect on 25 October 2018.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-13R1 is a revised bulletin addressing Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) in aviation. It applies to products, parts, appliances, and components considered SUP cases as listed on the EASA website. The bulletin does not specify particular aircraft or engine models but focuses broadly on aviation parts with questionable origin or documentation.
What changed
This revision replaces the original EASA SIB 2017-13 dated 24 August 2017 and announces the removal of foreign State of Design unapproved parts notifications from the Safety Publications Tool. Instead, these notifications and related references will be consolidated and maintained on a dedicated EASA SUP webpage, which will be updated quarterly. Additionally, some related SIBs will be marked as withdrawn due to this relocation of information.
Why it matters
This bulletin is important for aviation professionals because it raises awareness of the risks associated with using parts of unknown or suspect origin, which can compromise aircraft safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and parts suppliers need to be vigilant to avoid installing unapproved or forged parts, which can lead to regulatory non-compliance and safety hazards. The centralized SUP list helps streamline access to critical information on unapproved parts.
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