Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) includes products, components, or materials, from unknown, or suspect origin, or unserviceable critical components. The part itself or its associated paperwork can call it into question.
When in doubt about the origin of a part, maintenance organisations, aircraft owners, operators, independent certifying staff, manufacturers, and parts suppliers should check the information in the SUP list before accepting the part into stock or fitting it to an aircraft.
If a part in the SUP list is held in stock, it should be quarantined until a determination can be made regarding its eligibility for installation.
The UK CAA cannot always resolve SUP cases, mainly due to the lack of required information. For example, when:
- A SUP with an allegedly forged Authorised Release Certificate comes from a non-UK maintenance organisation, supplier or distributor and it is difficult to obtain feedback from the National aviation safety authority.
- The origin of the SUP is impossible to determine.
- A potential buyer has been sent an Authorised Release Certificate for pre-assessment and they believe that the documentation has questionable provenance indicating that an SUP case might exist.
- A part was unlawfully removed from a maintenance facility and is expected to appear on the market with forged documentation or untraceable history.
Reporting
A SUP should be reported by completing a Suspected Unapproved Part Report and emailing it to SUP@caa.co.uk
The UK CAA’s mandatory reporting system has been established under Article 4(3) of Regulation 376/2014. Implementing Regulation 2015/1018 defines one of the occurrences subject to reporting as ‘the use of products, components, or materials, from unknown, suspect origin, or unserviceable critical components’ (SUP).
Confirmed SUP cases (SUP list)
This list is updated and maintained as reports are made to us.
Date | Title | Chapter Name | Part Name | Part Number | Serial Number | Status |
04 November 2022 | Forged FAA 8130-3 | Various | Receptacle | NSA55135-001 | N/A | Notified to FAA |
24 February 2023 | Forged FAA 8130-3 | Powerplant | Compressor | 23033193 | 90373 | Notified to FAA |
22 June 2023 | Lost in transit | Landing Gear | Steering Sleeve | 162A1405-6 | NMC2054 | Missing |
17 July 2023 | Fraudulant TSO markings | Amsafe Cargo Net | AC10-01530E0 | 202110-JSL-19846-1304 | Confirmed SUP | |
04 August 2023 | AOG Technics - Falsified EASA Form 1s / FAA 8130-3s | Various | Various | Various | Various | See UK Safety Notice 2023/004 |
15 August 2023 | Lost in transit | Powerplant | Dual Oil Pressure Sensor | 4951695 | 10899931 | Missing |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS01337 | 223NH090 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06017 | 523YS055 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06017 | 523YS054 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05101 | Z216B066 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C558 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C559 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C555 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C444 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C553 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C572 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C554 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 6236C476 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | 8196C339 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | X216C795 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | Z216C968 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR05145 | Y216CB76 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR06600 | X14LJ183 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR06600 | 222LJ122 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APR06600 | 222LJ215 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06015 | 623YC007 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06015 | 623YC017 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06015 | 623YC014 | Stolen |
27 November 2023 | Stolen | Landing Gear | Tyre | APS06015 | 623YC102 | Stolen |
06 December 2023 | Lost in transit | Engine - Fuel & Control | Electronic Control Unit | 1853M33P06 | LMDN7500 | Missing |
18 January 2024 | Forged EASA Form 1 | Powerplant | Continental Engine | O-470-R | 84258-3-R | Confirmed SUP |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Boroscope Soleplate HP Compressor | NPX1760 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Soleplate HP6 | NQF005427 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Soleplate HP3 | NQF005428 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Anti-icing Soleplate | NQF005433 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | N/A | 77157687 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Anti-Fret Plate | BRR12450 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Balance Weight | BRR14806 | N/A | Stolen |
10 October 2024 | Stolen in unfinished condition pre-part marking/serialisation | Powerplant | Stage 9 Flange | BRR23871 | N/A | Stolen |
SUP cases under investigation
This list is updated and maintained based on the best-informed information available at the time of investigation including any responses received.
Date | Title | Chapter Name | Part Name | Part Number | Serial Number |
04/08/2023 | AOG Technics - Falsified EASA Form 1s / FAA 8130-3s | Various | Various | Various | Various |
13/05/2024 | Falsified 8130-3 | 28 | Fuel Quantity Wiring Harness | CN1156-501 | E0064288 |
Other states SUP sites
This list of links to other states SUP sites is not exhaustive but includes the most significant and relevant regulatory systems in force:
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