EASA SIB SAIB-2023-09
PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies
Summary
The document titled PARKER HANNIFIN, STRATOFLEX PRODUCTS DIVISION: Type 124-, 124K-, 130-, 156-, 170- and 171K-series Hose Assemblies is a technical communication from Parker Hannifin's Stratoflex Products Division dated August 17, 2023. It addresses the qualification and testing processes of Stratoflex hose assemblies that hold FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorizations. The document does not specify particular aircraft or engine models but focuses on hose assemblies used in civil aviation applications.
What Changed
Stratoflex identified that their existing qualification and continual testing methods for FAA TSO hose products did not fully align with FAA TSO requirements. To address this, Stratoflex has begun testing their FAA TSO products specifically to FAA TSO standards whenever a major or minor change package is submitted for FAA review, while continuing their customary SAE-PRI qualification testing.
Why It Matters
This update ensures that Stratoflex hose assemblies meet the exact FAA TSO requirements, reinforcing product safety and regulatory compliance. Aviation professionals, including operators and maintenance organizations, can be confident that these hose assemblies conform to approved designs and rigorous aerospace standards, which supports safe aircraft operation and regulatory adherence.
What To Do
Operators and maintenance teams should evaluate their specific installations to confirm that the qualification performance of Stratoflex hose assemblies is appropriate for their operating environment. Stakeholders with questions or requiring further clarification are advised to contact Stratoflex directly. There are no specific compliance deadlines mentioned in the document.