Suspected Unapproved Parts Details
Revision 2: editorial and clarifications in the "Recommendation:" section.
Revision 1 of this notification adds a list of non-serialised parts that were also stolen before mutilation.
Spain’s National Aviation Authority has informed EASA that a consignment of formally declared non-airworthy turbofan engine parts was rerouted late January 2026 from its destination by a third party that impersonated the contracted mutilation provider.
The shipment consisted of 12 containers of engine parts, three of which contained a total of 625 serialised parts, including engine critical or Life-Limited Parts. The containers contained a further 9740 non-serialised parts. Neither the serialised nor the non-serialised parts have been mutilated.
While law enforcement agencies are investigating the case, and considering the scale and modus operandi of the theft, EASA is of the opinion that the parts may be offered for sale on the open market. The reported stolen parts and equipment are identified in the attachments to this notification.
Recommendation:
The stolen parts and equipment, as listed in the attachments, are to be considered unapproved and not eligible for installation on an aircraft.
Owners, operators and maintenance organisations are encouraged to inspect their aircraft and inventories for the referenced part numbers and, as applicable, the corresponding serial numbers.
Be attentive to suppliers offering these parts, and ensure careful incoming inspection of both their physical condition and accompanying documentation.
If any of the serialised parts and equipment are identified on board an aircraft or held in inventory, it is recommended that they are removed and quarantined to prevent installation. For the non-serialised parts listed in the relevant attachment, it is recommended to review procurement records to identify any parts acquired after the theft period (late January 2026). Any parts deemed to be of questionable origin or airworthiness should be removed and quarantined, as required.
It is also recommended to inform your State's Competent Authority of any new information related to this case.