Suspected Unapproved Parts Details
Previously name EASA 2008-34.
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.
