Feedback Issue 2/2009

FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPNs)

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Unapproved parts notifications (UPNs) are published by: FAA, AIR-140, P.O. Box 26460, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. They are posted on the Internet at: www.1.faa.gov/avr/sups/

No.: 2008-200500151, 21 April 2008

AFFECTED PRODUCTS:

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. -Models to include: 204, 205, 206, 209, 212, 222, 412, and possibly other models. Note: Additional aircraft manufacturer’s models may be affected; however, specific information pertaining to these products is unknown at this time.

PURPOSE:

This notification advises all aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors, of the listed models of aircraft, and possibly other models, that unapproved parts were sold and may have been installed on these aircraft.

BACKGROUND:

During the course of a suspected unapproved parts investigation (SUP) of Beloate’s Aircraft Trim, Inc, 4408 Haltom Road, Haltom City, Texas, 76117, FAA inspectors discovered that sewn and woven textile products such as seat covers, carpeting, float covers, straps and other associated parts were produced and sold directly to aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors, when Beloate’s did not hold any FAA production approval.

Below is a list of the known part numbers that Beloate’s produced and sold without an FAA production approval.

OEM P/N	Part Nomenclature	Beloate's P/N
212-050-208-004	Float cover - Gray	BAC1250208
204-001-328-047	Cover cyclic boot	BAC401328-47
204-070-470-001	Cover assy, pitot tube	BAC470470-1
204-070-470-001	Cover assy, pitot tube	BAC570614-42
205-060-923-001	Firewall boot assy.	BAC560923-1
205-070-608-067	Firewall boot assy.	BAC570608-67
205-070-613-059	Cover assy.	BAC1470426-101
205-070-772-001	Strap assy	BAC570772-1
205-070-792-039	Seat cover	BAC570792-39
205-070-792-045	Seat cover assy.	BAC570792-45
205-072-703-007	Seat assy. - Gray	BAC572703-7
205-072-704-007	Troop seat	BAC572704-7
205-072-707-001	Stanchion pad	BAC572704-1
205-072-707-001	Stanchion pad	BAC572707-1
205-072-707-003	Pad assy.	BAC572707-3
205-072-713-001	Seat cover	BAC572713-1
205-072-713-008	Seat assy.	BAC572713-8
206-050-101	Float cover	BAC650247-101
206-050-188-003	Cover assy.	BAC650188-3
206-050-188-004	Float cover - Gray	BAC650188-4
206-050-188-005	Float cover - Gray	BAC650188-5
206-050-188-005	Float cover - Gray	BAC672216-105
206-050-188-006	Float cover - Gray	BAC650188-5
206-050-188-053s	Float cover assy.	BAC650188-53s
206-050-188-054s	Float cover - Gray	BAC650188-054
206-050-188-055	Cover assy.	BAC650188-54
206-050-188-056	Cover assy.	BAC650188-55
206-050-247-101	Float cover	BAC650247-101
206-050-247-103	Cover	BAC650247-103
206-050-247-109	Flap assy.	BAC650247-109
206-050-247-111	Flap assy.	BAC650247-111
206-050-247-135	Float cover	BAC650247-135
206-050-247-137	Float cover	BAC650247-137
206-050-247-138	Float cover	BAC650247-138
206-053-133-054	Float cover	BAC653133-54
206-070-740-169	Seat cover	BAC672352-1
206-070-797-037	Seat cover	BAC670740-169
206-072-250-111	Trim cover	BAC670797-37
209-062-519-001	Boot, oil cooler blower	BAC1270562-3B
209-070-731-003	Strap	BAC962519-1
212-050-208-002	Float cover	BAC1250208-1
212-050-208-003	Float cover	BAC1250208-2
212-050-208-004	Float cover - Gray	BAC1250208-3
212-050-208-052	Float cover assy.	BAC1250208-4
212-070-562-001	Blanket assy.- Roof	BAC1250208-52
212-070-562-001B	Blanket assy.	BAC1270562-1
212-070-562-003	Blanket assy.	BAC1270562-1B
212-070-562-005	Blanket assy.	BAC1270562-3
212-070-603-001	Blanket assy.	BAC1270562-5
212-070-603-001B	Blanket assy.	BAC1270603-1
212-070-604-001	Blanket assy.	BAC1270603-1B
212-070-604-001B	Blanket assy.	BAC1270604-1
212-070-604-002	Blanket assy.	BAC1270604-1B
212-070-604-002B	Blanket assy.	BAC1270604-2
212-070-605-003	Blanket assy.	BAC1270604-2B
212-070-605-003	Blanket assy.	BAC1270605-3
212-070-605-003B	Blanket assy.	BAC270605-3
212-070-605-004	Blanket assy.	BAC1270605-3B
212-070-605-004	Blanket assy.	BAC1270605-4
212-070-605-004B	Blanket assy.	BAC2700605-4
212-073-525-001	Streamer assy.	BAC1270605-4B
214-070-426-101	RH tail cover	BAC1273525-1
412-050-017-133	Float cover assy.	BAC1350017-103
412-050-017-135	Float cover assy.	BAC1350017-133
412-050-017-135	Float cover assy.	BAC1350017
412-050-017-135	Float cover assy.	BAC1350017-133
412-186	Tie down application	BAC1350017-135
412-186-1	Tie down application	BAC412-186-1

Note: This list was compiled by the FAA and may not be all-inclusive. If you have any information identifying additional parts not listed above, please contact the FAA at the numbers listed under "FURTHER INFORMATION."

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Title 14 CFR § 21.303(a) states in part, no person may produce a modification or replacement part for sale for installation on a type certificated product unless it is produced pursuant to a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA). Further, Title 14 CFR § 21.303 (k), states that the holder of a PMA shall determine that each completed part conforms to the design data and is safe for installation on type certificated products. We recommend that aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors inspect their aircraft, aircraft records, and parts inventory for any parts produced by Beloate’s, and procured directly or through other non- OEM sources that are installed or are intended to be installed on a type certificated aircraft. If any suspect part produced by Beloate’s has been installed on an aircraft, you should take appropriate action. If any of these suspect parts are found in existing stock, we recommend that the suspect part be segregated to prevent inadvertent installation until you can determine its eligibility for installation.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

You can obtain further information concerning this investigation and guidance regarding the abovereferenced parts from the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) shown below. In addition to compliance with the above recommendations, we would appreciate any information concerning the discovery of these or similar parts, the means used to identify the source, and any action taken.

This notice originated from the Fort Worth MIDO, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone (817) 222-5819, fax (817) 222-5995.

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No.: S008-200500171, 8 May 2008

AFFECTED PARTS:

General Design, Inc., DC Motors and Beechcraft Main Landing Gear Actuator Assemblies.

PURPOSE:

This notification advises all aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, parts suppliers, and parts distributors regarding improper maintenance performed on General Design, Inc., DC Motors, P/Ns 6305 and 9910155-1, Beechcraft main landing gear actuator assemblies P/Ns 99-810057-603, 99-810057-604, 99-810057-651and 99-810057-652.

BACKGROUND:

Information received during a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspected unapproved parts investigation revealed The Aviation Group, Inc., (TAG), located at 211 Prospect Park, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, improperly maintained or overhauled and approved for return to service DC motors manufactured by General Design, Inc., and main landing gear actuator assemblies manufactured by Beechcraft, contrary to the regulations. TAG holds Air Agency Certificate No. VGOR728L with accessory class 1, 2, and 3 ratings.

Evidence indicates that between 2002 and 2005 TAG approved for return to service DC motors not maintained or overhauled in compliance with the current manufacturer’s maintenance manuals or other data or methods acceptable to the FAA. Specifically, TAG manufactured spring P/N 4567-1 and brush P/N 6298-12 for which TAG did not have parts manufacturing approval (PMA) or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authority. These parts were used in the overhaul of General Design, Inc., DC motors, P/N 6305 and 9910155-1.

Evidence indicates that between 2002 and 2005 TAG approved main landing gear actuator assemblies not maintained or overhauled in compliance with the current manufacturer’s maintenance manuals or other data or methods acceptable to the FAA. Specifically, TAG purchased bearings, P/N 115-380102 and 115-38103, that did not demonstrate conformance to Technical Standard Order TSO-C149 and used these bearings in the overhaul of Beechcraft main landing gear actuator assemblies, P/Ns 99-810057-603, 99-810057-604, 99-810057-651, and 99-810057-652.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Regulations require that type-certificated products conform to their type design. Aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, parts suppliers, and parts distributors should inspect their aircraft, aircraft records, and/or parts inventories for any General Design, Inc., DC motors, and Beechcraft main landing gear actuator assemblies approved for return to service by TAG. If you find any referenced parts installed on aircraft, you should take appropriate action. If you find any referenced parts in existing aircraft inventories, we recommend quarantine to prevent installation until a determination can be made regarding the part’s eligibility for installation.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

You can obtain further information concerning this investigation and guidance regarding the abovereferenced parts from the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) shown below. In addition to the above recommendations, the FAA would appreciate any information concerning the discovery of the referenced parts, the means used to identify the source, and the action taken to remove the parts from aircraft and/or inventory.

This notice originated from the FAA Atlanta FSDO-11, 1701 Columbia Ave., Suite 2-110, College Park, Georgia 30337-2748, telephone (404) 305-7200, fax (404) 305-7215.

Below is a partial list of parts manufactured by General Design, Inc., and Beechcraft approved for return to service by TAG.

Part Name	Part Number	OEM
DC Motor	6305 9910155-1	General Design, Inc.
Main Landing Gear Actuators	99-810057-603 99-810057-604 99-810057-651 99-810057-652	Beechcraft

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No.: 2008-S20071123008, 9 June 2008

AFFECTED PRODUCTS:

Aircraft engines: AE2100 and AE3007

PURPOSE:

This notification advises all aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, manufacturers, and parts suppliers and distributors regarding the purchase of Turbine Wheels that did not finish the fixed manufacturing process.

BACKGROUND:

Information received during a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suspected unapproved parts (SUP) investigation revealed that Dakota Air Parts International, Inc., located at 1801 23rd Avenue North, Suite 119, Fargo, ND, 58102, had listed for sale impeller wheel part number 23079946, serial numbers MW51835, MW51837, MW51839 and MW51840, that have been deemed unapproved and un-airworthy by the manufacturer due to incomplete manufacturing processes required.

It has been established by investigation that the manufacturer, Rolls Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN, has shown through their manufacturing records that these four (4) wheels never completed their production cycle and were lost by a freight carrier. These wheels, by serial number, have recorded manufacturing anomalies such as nicks, dings, burrs, handling damage, tool marks, etc., and were determined to be non-airworthy by the manufacturer.

During the investigation it has been further established that Dakota Air Parts International, Inc., had listed for sale, on their website, part number 23079946, impeller wheel, quantity 4, condition new surplus (NS). These parts were acquired from a lost freight auction.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Regulations require that type-certificated products conform to their type design. Aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, manufacturers, parts suppliers and distributors should inspect their records to establish if these parts were received from Dakota Air Parts International, Inc. or any other source other than the manufacturer, Rolls Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana. If your records reflect receipt of these part number wheels, by the noted serial number/s above, appropriate action should be taken and that they be removed from inventory or installation (if applicable), and returned to the original manufacturer for engineering analysis and disposition. It is also recommended that the office noted in the "FURTHER INFORMATION" shown below be contacted.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

You can obtain further information concerning this investigation and guidance regarding the above-referenced turbine wheels from the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) shown below. The FAA would appreciate any information concerning the discovery of these parts from any source, the means used to identify the source, any action taken to leave the parts in service, and any action taken to remove the parts from service.

This notice originated from the FAA Minneapolis MIDO, 6020 28th Avenue South, Room 103, Minneapolis, MN, 55450, telephone (612) 713-4370, fax (612) 713-4365.

The following Unapproved Parts Notifications have not been published in this issue, but can be viewed at: www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/programs/sups/upn/2008/

No.: 2008-200700111, 23 May 2008

Affected Products -
Various aircraft parts

No.: 2008-S20080411011, 19 June 2008

Affected Products -
Aircraft components and instruments approved for return to service by WECO, Inc.

No.: 2008-S20080418002, 19 June 2008

Affected Products -
All aircraft engines, and propellers maintained by Mr. Brian D. Snyder d.b.a. Smooth Landings, Inc., also known as Always Airborne.

No.: 2008-S20080226009, 31 July 2008

Affected Products -
Aircraft parts produced and sold by Mid Continent
Aircraft Corp. for installation on agricultural aircraft.