Preliminary SIB 2017-XX [task 2017.149] - Suspected Unapproved Parts

Dear Madam/Sir, Please find attached hereto a preliminary draft for an EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) [task 2017.149] regarding Suspected Unapproved Parts for consultation until 23 June 2017. The draft content for the EASA website on Suspected Unapproved Parts is also enclosed for reference. We would be grateful to you if you could send any comment(s) to [email protected] by making reference to [task 2017.149], no later than the above-mentioned deadline Safety Information Section Email: [email protected] EASA Website (Attachment is in Acrobat PDF format) Postal: Postfach 10 12 53, 50452 Cologne, Germany An agency of the European Union This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by returning this e-mail. Sender accepts no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the risks inherent in the electronic transmission of messages. This communication does not constitute any formal commitment on behalf of the European Aviation Safety Agency. EASA SIB No.: 2017-XX Safety Information Bulletin Airworthiness SIB No.: 2017-XX Issued: dd Month 2017 Subject: Suspected Unapproved Parts Applicability: Y Product(s), part(s) or appliance(s) to which this SIB applies are referenced in the list of Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) cases published on the EASA website (link provided below). AR Description: Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council tasks the Agency with the establishment of a mandatory reporting system. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 specifies that one of the occurrences which are subject to reporting is ‘the use of products, components or materials, from unknown, suspect origin, or unserviceable critical components’ – SUP. IN Reported SUP cases cannot always be resolved by the Agency and the National Aviation Authorities, mainly due to the lack of required information, e.g. when  An SUP with an allegedly forged Form 1 comes from a non-EU maintenance organisation, IM supplier or distributor and it is difficult to obtain feedback from the local aviation safety authority;  The origin of the SUP is impossible to determine;  An allegedly forged Form 1 has been sent to a potential buyer of a product, part or EL appliance (not in the supply chain yet) for pre-assessment, indicating that an SUP case might exist for the concerned serialised product, part or appliance;  A product, part or appliance was unlawfully removed, e.g. from a maintenance facility, and it can be expected that it will appear on the market with forged documentation or PR untraceable history. This SIB aims to raise awareness among European aviation industry of SUP that they might encounter. To this end, the Agency has published a list of unresolved SUP cases on the EASA website. This list is being maintained and updated based on information available, including responses received from the European aviation industry. The update frequency is every 3 months. Note that this SIB will not be updated, except for other reasons. At this time, the safety concern described in this SIB is not considered to be an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Regulation (EU) 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.00117-006 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 1 of 2 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union  EASA SIB No.: 2017-XX Recommendation(s): When in doubt about the origin of a product, part or appliance, aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organisations and parts suppliers are invited to consult the information reflected in this SIB and in the SUP list (see link below) before accepting such a product, part or appliance into their organisations. If any product, part or appliance listed in the SUP list is found in stock, it is recommended that it be quarantined to prevent installation until a determination can be made regarding its eligibility for installation. Link to the list of SUP cases on the EASA website: Refer to this link for information on confirmed unapproved parts, SUP under investigation, and Y stolen parts. LINK TO BE ADDED AR Contact(s): For further information on the technical content of this SIB and the SUP list contact the EASA Safety Investigation and Reporting Section, Safety Management Directorate: E-mail: [email protected] IN IM EL PR This is information only. Recommendations are not mandatory. TE.CAP.00117-006 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. ISO9001 Certified. Page 2 of 2 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. An agency of the European Union Generic SIB on SUP – material on the dedicated page on EASA Website ‐ 2 options where to publish this on EASA website: Location 1: Location 2 [preferred]: Suspected Unapproved Parts Updated on 09/05/2017 This page lists the confirmed unapproved parts, SUP cases under investigation, and stolen parts cases according to SIB No.: YYYY‐XX, issued: dd Month YYYY. Background Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 mandates the Agency to establish a mandatory reporting system and one of the occurrences that is subject to the reporting is ‘the use of products, components or materials, from unknown, suspect origin, or unserviceable critical components’ – Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP). Among these cases there are some, which cannot be addressed by the Agency and National Aviation Authorities alone. In some cases suspected unapproved parts with allegedly forged Form 1 are stemming from foreign countries maintenance organisations, suppliers, distributors and sometimes it is difficult to retrieve feedback from foreign local aviation safety authorities, in other cases, it is just simply not possible to track the origin of the suspected unapproved part. Thus in these cases the Agency is made aware of a potential SUP but it cannot be addressed due to these reasons. In other occasions, the Agency is also reported about forged Form 1 only (no physical SUP in the supply chain yet), which are sent to a potential buyer of the part for a pre‐assessment. These cases are also indication of a potential SUP case related to the concerned serialised part mentioned in the forged Form 1. Among others the Agency does also receive information about stolen parts – unlawfully removed by third parties from e.g. maintenance facilities, etc. It can be expected that these parts might appear on market with forged documentation/untraceable history. SUP information provided on this website aims at raising awareness of European Industry by providing information on SUP, which they might potentially encounter and help them to protect the flying public. Thus the Agency issued and is maintaining a generic, live list of unresolved SUP cases, to provide information to aviation community via EASA website. It is being maintained and updated based on information available, responses received from aviation community. The update frequency is every 3 months. Please consult the SIB for more details.  Disclaimer: The list of SUP cases is established for the sole purpose of aviation safety and in view of implementing SIB No.: YYYY‐XX. The information therefore should in no way be understood as an allegation of guilt or proof of misconduct of the parties involved. EASA does not warranty either the accuracy of the information contained herein or that the information is up to date. EASA shall not be held liable for any damage suffered due to or caused by the use of this information. Any person or organisation, who considers that the information above is inaccurate or out of date, please contact EASA at: [email protected]. I. Confirmed cases (EASA or NAA/CAA assessment) SIB reference EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Description of facts/Background (if separate) N/A EASA‐2016002337 FUEL BOOST PUMP RG1224OD D‐3991 & D‐825 On July 5th, 2013 the FAA revoked Thunder’s air agency certificate, No. ZK3R027M. Further investigation conducted by the FAA revealed that Thunder continued to return accessories/articles to service using a revoked FAA certified air agency certificate after the order of revocation was issued on July 5, 2013. Recent evidence confirms Thunder is issuing FAA 8130‐3 forms returning to service accessories/articles after the above date of revocation as being overhauled or repaired. Refer to the SAFO 17005 issued by FAA N/A EASA‐2016002816 Blade 1 LPC 6A7614 RGV40519 The Maintenance Organization was requested to provide further information on a part, that a parts dealer was intending to purchase based on an EASA Form 1 stating this part was maintained at the Maintenance Organization. The Maintenance Organization confirms, that this certificate was not issued by them.  II. Cases reported/under investigation EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Name EASA‐2014002695 Torque Limiter 895380‐4 8‐08265‐375 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Ignition Unit 868962‐3 687454 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Bearing Set Matched 358894‐1 110514 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Fuel Pump 897390‐8 P‐673C 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Seal & Rotor 358278 7235 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Bearing Shaft Set 3101170‐17 99193 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Seal Assy 3102327‐4 99139 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Coupling Curvic 3103906‐1 99193 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Bearing Roll 358360‐5 19914‐704 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Bearing Ball 3101405‐1 1‐02330‐625 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Gear & Bearing Assy 358676‐3 GR95P05091‐193, ‐1723, ‐ 4 TPE331‐10 2268, ‐1718 EASA‐2014002695 Gear & Bearing Assy 358676‐1 4‐09044‐7690, ‐7688, ‐7684,‐ 4 TPE331‐10 7685 EASA‐2014002695 Switch Pressure 865956‐10 3705 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Tube Oil Inlet 3101616‐2 HT075 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Impeller 2nd stage 893482‐5 3P‐7901 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Plug Magnetic 893742‐1 B3140W 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2014002695 Oil Scavenge Pump 3108282‐2 P7624 1 TPE331‐10 EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Name EASA‐2014002695 Housing Piston 3103856‐1 99193 1 TPE331‐10 EASA‐2015002881 CASA ‐C212/ Fuel Drain Adapter CA29800‐1 M44200 1 EASA‐2015002881 CASA ‐C212/ Fuel Drain Adapter CA29800‐1 M44303 1 EASA‐2015002881 CASA ‐C212/ Fuel Drain Adapter CA29800‐1 M44004 1 EASA‐2015003206 Ballon Front 74901 554 1 Emergency Flotation System SA 330 EASA‐2015003206 Ballon L/H 74902 832 1 Emergency Flotation System SA 330 EASA‐2015003206 Ballon R/H 74903 834 1 Emergency Flotation System SA 330 EASA‐2016000351 HPC Spool 8‐10 1694M80G04 GWNBJ072 1 GE90 EASA‐2016001210 ACTUATOR 315A1800‐18 10338 1 UNKNOWN EASA‐2016003435 Agusta 109LUHS/ Air data Unit C17027BA01 890 1 N/A EASA‐2016003435 Agusta 109LUHS/ Air data Unit C17027BA01 940 1 N/A EASA‐2016003435 Agusta 109LUHS/ Air data Unit C17027BA01 1058 1 N/A EASA‐2015002780 ATR42‐300/ TCAS COMPUTER 822‐193‐033 195737 1 N/A EASA‐2015000401 ATR 42‐500/ Rockwell Collins 622‐6557‐013 668 1 N/A Inc.TCR‐230 EASA‐2016000005 TTR‐921 822‐1293‐033 144136 1 TCAS EASA‐2015003080 Airbus A300/A310/A320/ Heat sink GA32034R1‐ 29950‐25‐R; 15 BRAKE GA31984R1‐GA32038R1 1259‐010‐028; 1304‐009‐002; 1154‐001‐007; 1030‐034‐042; 639‐009‐005; 673‐024‐041; 1266‐019‐004; EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Name 1172‐020‐012; 699‐017‐013; 5076‐027‐002; 1362‐015‐012; EASA‐2015001813 Micropompe Equipée 0044735150 12270 1 Astazou 2A et Astazou 2A2 III. Stolen Parts EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Country/Compe Description of facts/Background Name tent Authority (if identifiable) EASA‐2016002047 Messier Bugatti/ C24730001‐9 8861C24730 1 N/A France During transport between two plants, the driver lost UPLOCK ASSY‐NLG one package while taking a roundabout. The box has been found later but empty. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ EEC 808050‐4‐068 2520‐0109 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Electronic Engine unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Control) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ EEC 824972‐7‐022 2540‐1272 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Electronic Engine unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Control) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ EEC 798300‐16‐052 2500‐0273 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Electronic Engine unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Control) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ SDAC 350 E5500202 0E5007097 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Signal Data unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Accusation following parts. Computer) EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Country/Compe Description of facts/Background Name tent Authority (if identifiable) 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ ECB 304640‐3 168 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Electronic Control unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Box) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ FMU 8061‐639 13813350 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Fuel Management unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Unit) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ CVR 980‐6022‐001 CVR120‐07530 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Cockpit Voice unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Recorder) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ BSCU E21327006 1385 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 (Brake System unknown persons stole from a warehouse the Control Unit) following parts. 201302073 AIRBUS A320/ 1777MK3 1777066 1 N/A Cyprus During the period of 15/02/2013 ‐ 01/05/2013 ACTUATOR, LPCBMA unknown persons stole from a warehouse the (ENG NLA) following parts. 201401797 Airbus A321/ DCDUs 401MFD3‐2 02313 1 N/A Ukraine Two DCDUs (Datalink Control and Display Units) were (Datalink Control stolen from maintenance organisation stock in Kiev, and Display Units) Ukraine. 201401797 Airbus A321/ DCDUs 401MFD3‐2 02312 1 N/A Ukraine Two DCDUs (Datalink Control and Display Units) were (Datalink Control stolen from maintenance organisation stock in Kiev, and Display Units) Ukraine. EASA‐2015000361 CFM56‐5B/ Ignition 10‐631045‐2 SNT0C294 1 N/A France Carrier experienced a theft of these two boxes during Exciter UNIT TFN‐30 transportation stop. EASA‐2015000361 CFM56‐5B/ Ignition 10‐631045‐2 UNJKJ249 1 N/A France Carrier experienced a theft of these two boxes during Exciter UNIT TFN‐30 transportation stop. EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Country/Compe Description of facts/Background Name tent Authority (if identifiable) EASA‐2015002301 Cargo Hook 528‐023‐01 772 1 N/A Sweden Several components were missing from a Helicopter. Thorough investigation took place, the complete facility was searched and the components were not found. Suspect that the components were unlawfully removed from the facility. EASA‐2015002301 AS350 ‐B2/ Main AC67244 EHS072 1 N/A Sweden Several components were missing from a Helicopter. Rotor Servo Control Thorough investigation took place, the complete facility was searched and the components were not found. Suspect that the components were unlawfully removed from the facility. EASA‐2015002301 AS350 ‐B2/ Main AC67244 FM188 1 N/A Sweden Several components were missing from a Helicopter. Rotor Servo Control Thorough investigation took place, the complete facility was searched and the components were not found. Suspect that the components were unlawfully removed from the facility. EASA‐2015002301 AS350 ‐B2/ Servo AC67246 EC249 1 N/A Sweden Several components were missing from a Helicopter. Control Thorough investigation took place, the complete facility was searched and the components were not found. Suspect that the components were unlawfully removed from the facility. EASA‐2016002910 Control Unit, 46000‐01 13‐474 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy Steering whilst they were being transported to Malta. EASA‐2016002910 Ground Power Unit MCM7014 487404 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy (Selectiva Plus E) whilst they were being transported to Malta. MCM tool. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA reference Date published Product/Part name Part Number Serial Number Quantity Assembly Country/Compe Description of facts/Background Name tent Authority (if identifiable) EASA‐2016002910 Valve, Outflow, 103632‐3 75‐389 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy Primary whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA‐2016002910 Valve, Press Reg Sec 103664‐2 75‐646 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA‐2016002910 Starter Generator, 400SG159Q S00009 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy APU whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA‐2016002910 Brake Assy (3 Rotor) 6600518‐003 NOV05‐0612 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA‐2016002910 Brake Assy (3 Rotor) 6600518‐003 JUN11‐1466 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. EASA‐2016002910 Life Raft 1320FASA‐6J2‐1‐ 13UL‐00539 1 N/A Italy Aircraft parts were stolen from a van in Salerno Italy 127 whilst they were being transported to Malta. In unserviceable condition with red tag. Further information concerning the above cases may be obtained from EASA on request. However, due to practical reasons, eligible requests will be processed/replied only. A request would be considered as eligible when the requestor has encountered the part or its documentation with intention to install on its aircraft. When requesting for additional information, please provide information:  Name, approval number, and address of organisation requesting  Contact details – e‐mail  Details of the part in question from the list – EASA reference number, part number, serial number etc.  Aircraft Type/Model  Description and reasoning for the request Eligible requests should be addressed to: [email protected] Subscribe to changes notifications To report a SUP case to the Agency, please refer to the link and follow the instructions there. Please submit Technical report in conjunction with “Suspected Unapproved Part Questionnaire” to provide details.