Suspected Unapproved Parts Details
Product
Cessna Model R172K, 175,175A,185B,175C (STC SA383GL)
Part name
Spring Leaf,
Part Number
175-39
Notification’s reference (if separate)
Information received during an FAA suspected unapproved parts investigation revealed that Robert and/or Barbara Williams, Avcon Conversions, (aka, TDM, Inc.) 117 E. First Street, Udall, KS 67146, represented and sold an unapproved Ralph Bolen Conventional Gear (tail wheel) Conversion Kit for STC SA383GL, as suitable for installation on a type certificated product without FAA manufacturer approval. Evidence indicates that five (5) of the parts in the STC SA383GL kit did not meet the FAA approved type design.
