FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)
UPNs are ordered by year posted and not by SUP case year.
2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/10/2009 | Hoover Precision Products, Inc. - Bearing assemblies with improperly heat treated ball bearings | 2009-20090817004 (PDF) |
| 09/18/2009 | Weatherly Aircraft Nevada, Bogalusa, LA - Selling aircraft parts without FAA approval | 2009-20090512001 (PDF) |
| 09/09/2009 | Watson's Profiling Corporation - Manufacturing Aircraft Parts without FAA Approval | 2009-20080703001 (PDF) |
| 08/17/2009 | Acme Components Company SMLJ15CD TR-T Diodes - Produced without Parts Manufacturer Approval | 2009-200700141 (PDF) |
| 08/17/2009 | Chatsworth Rubber - Nonconforming MS and NAS O-Rings | 2009-200600012 (PDF) |
| 08/27/2009 | Elliptical Systems Incorporated Current Limiters, Overhead Reading Light Switches and Avia-Dynamics Corp. Coffee Brew Trays - Sold without Parts Manufacturer Approval | 2007-00016 (PDF) |
| 08/27/2009 | Plymouth Tube Company-Failed to conduct all required testing as stated on Certificate of Compliance for stainless/nickel alloy tube material supplied to Aerospace Industry | 2009-20080716034 (PDF) |
| 01/30/2009 | XP Modifications Inc. Cessna 172 Engine Mounts - Produced without Parts Manufacturer Approval | 2009-20080401002 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 11/4/2008 | FH 1100 Manufacturing Corporation -- FH 1100 helicopter parts sold and/or returned to service with no traceability | 2008-200700169 (PDF) |
| 08/01/2008 | Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. -- Improperly produced and sold parts for installation on agricultural aircraft. | 2008-S20080226009 (PDF) |
| 06/19/2008 | Brian D. Snyder d.b.a. Smooth Landings, Inc. aka Always Airborne -- Fraudulent maintenance record entries for inspection and repairs. | 2008-S20080418002 (PDF) |
| 06/19/2008 | WECO, Inc. -- Improperly returned to service aircraft components and instruments. | 2008-S20080411011 (PDF) |
| 06/12/2008 | Rolls Royce Impeller wheels lost in shipping : part number 23079946, serial numbers MW51835, MW51837, MW51839 and MW51840 did not complete manufacturing processes and are not airworthy. | 2008-S20071123008 (PDF) |
| 05/08/2008 | Concord International Aerospace, Inc. -- Approved various aircraft parts for return to service using fraudulently produced documents. | 2008-200700111 (PDF) |
| 05/08/2008 | The Aviation Group, Inc. (TAG) -- Improper maintenance General Design, Inc., DC motors and Beechcraft main landing gear actuator assemblies. | 2008-200500171 (PDF) |
| 4/21/2008 | Beloate's Aircraft Trim, Inc. -- Fraudulently produced and sold sewn and woven textile products such as seat covers, carpeting, float covers, straps and other associated parts. | 2008-200500151 (PDF) |
| 3/27/2008 | Robert A. Weber and/or Johnathan F. Regier, d.b.a. Webco Aircraft Company -- Improper maintenance Piper Comanche and Twin Comanche aircraft (all models) parts. | 2008-S2007083021 (PDF) |
| 3/26/2008 | Aeronautical Technology, Inc., d.b.a. Aero Technology -- Improper maintenance TCAS display indicators | 2008-200600159 (PDF) |
| 3/26/2008 | Stevens Aviation, Inc. -- Improperly maintained various electronic controllers | 2008-S200700130 (PDF) |
| 3/25/2008 | AAR Landing Gear Services. -- Improper Maintenance of Main Landing Gear Truck Beams | 2008-S20080110024 (PDF) |
| 2/28/2008 | Ford Instruments and Accessories, LC -- Improper maintenance cabin controllers and outflow valves. | 2008-S20070831032 (PDF) |
| 2/21/2008 | Genuine Repairs Aerospace, Inc. -- Improper maintenance and return to service engine rotating groups and components. | 2008-S20071128005 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2007 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/14/2007 |
Jerry R. Comeaux dba Quality Aircraft Support . -- Improper returned to service auxiliary power units and component parts |
S2007-00727004 (PDF) |
| 11/07/2007 | Aerospace Precision, Inc. -- Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Accessories and Wheel and Brake Assemblies | 2007-00139 (PDF) |
| 06/15/2007 | Hollywood Manufacturing, Inc. - Swash-plate Support Bolts | 2007-00089 (MS Word) |
| 06/14/2007 | Anco-Tech, Inc. – Fraudulently Produced Titanium Tubing | 2003-00236 (MS Word) |
| 05/04/2007 | Santa Fe Aerospace Corporation – Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Appliances | 2007-00045 (MS Word) |
| 04/27/2007 | Eurocopter Alouette Helicopters (Specific Models) — Improperly Certificated and Imported Into U.S. | 2007-00104 (MS Word) |
| 04/16/2007 | George Myles, Jr.; Miles Aviation, Inc.; Myles Aviation, Inc. -- Falsification of Documents | 2005-00168 (MS Word) |
| 04/04/2007 | Schoeben and Schoeben, Inc., d/b/a Metal Tech – Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Components | 2007-00051 (MS Word) |
| 03/14/2007 | Revised: Aerospace Instrument Support, Inc. - KX-99A Antenna Adapters | 2006-00083 (MS Word) |
| 01/18/2007 | Hill Industries, Inc. – Tail Rotor Hanger Bearings | 2006-00097 (MS Word) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2006 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/22/2006 | Aircraft Power & Service, Inc. – Improper Maintenance of Pratt & Whitney JT8D Aircraft Engine Components |
2006-00178 (MS Word) |
| 12/08/2006 | Crankcase Services USA, Ltd. – Improper Maintenance of Reciprocating Engine Crankcases |
2006-00136 (MS Word) |
| 11/16/2006 | REVISED CAPSED, Inc. – Boeing 737 Galley Kits |
2005-00208 (MS Word) |
| 11/15/2006 | Fat Angel Aviation Services, Inc. – Improper Maintenance of Accessories and Instruments |
2006-00157 (MS Word) |
| 11/05/2006 | Standby Parts, Inc. – Aircraft Parts Sold With Fraudulently Produced Documents |
2002-00062 (MS Word) |
| 10/05/2006 | Micki's Balloon Repair – Improper Maintenance of Hot Air Balloons |
2006-00058 (MS Word) |
| 08/01/2006 | Bali Hai Helicopter Tours, Inc. – Improper Maintenance of Bell Model 206B Helicopters |
2006-00032 (MS Word) |
| 05/09/2006 | Southwest Cooler Service, Inc. – Improper Maintenance of Air- and Fuel-Cooled Oil Coolers |
2005-00187 (MS Word) |
| 04/28/2006 | C.P. Aero Accessory – Improper Maintenance of Scintilla (Bendix) Magnetos |
2006-00051 (MS Word) |
| 02/13/2006 | Thunderbird Aircraft Parts, Inc. – Improper Maintenance of Thompson Fuel Pumps |
2004-00053 (MS Word) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2005 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/20/2005 | Gross Instrument Corp. -- Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Components and Instruments | 2005-00157 (MS Word) |
| 12/15/2005 | M&M International Aerospace Metals, Inc. -- Raw Metal Sold With Altered Material Certification | 2004-00167 (MS Word) |
| 9/28/2005 | Misrepresented Cargo Unit Load Devices (ULDs) | 2004-00036 (MS Word) |
| 9/06/2005 | Aircraft and Engines Approved for Return to Service by Robert Bryan Gould | 2005-00064 (MS Word) |
| 6/15/2005 | Millennium Propeller Systems, Inc. -- Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Propellers | 2004-00041 (PDF) |
| 6/13/2005 | Oxford Aviation Services, Limited (d/b/a CSE Aviation ) -- Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Propellers | 2004-00146 (PDF) |
| 2/09/2005 | West Coast Cylinder Works -- Improper Maintenance of R-1820 Engine Cylinders | 2004-00210 (PDF) |
| 1/21/2005 | Falcon Aircraft Accessories (FLAC) - Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Alternators, Generators, and Starters | 2004-00076 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/27/2004 | Prop Center -- Improper Maintenance of Aircraft Propellers and Propeller Governors | 2004-00120 (PDF) |
| 12/17/2004 | Aluminum Parts Heat-Treated by Temperform USA | 2002-00146 (PDF) |
| 09/28/2004 | Engine Oil System and Fuel System Hoses | 2003-00211 (PDF) |
| 09/08/2004 | Hose Clamps Installed in Bendix CADCs | 2004-00051 (PDF) |
| 09/08/2004 | Illuminated Pushbutton Switches | 2003-00066 (PDF) |
| 06/21/2004 | Inflatable Services, Inc. -- Improper Maintenance of Life Rafts and Life Vests | 2002-00098 (PDF) |
| 04/08/2004 | Frantz Oil Filtration System -- George Walker Enterprises, Inc. | 2001-00056 (PDF) |
| 04/06/2004 | Gateway Air Repair, Inc. -- Improper Maintenance | 2004-00055 (PDF) |
| 02/03/2004 | Improper Maintenance Performed by Sidney Melvin Evans | 2003-00043 (PDF) |
| 01/15/2004 | Improper Maintenance Performed on Lockheed C-130/L-100 Series Accessories | 2003-00155 (PDF) |
| 01/07/2004 | Falsified Documentation From United Aircraft & Electronics (Khan, Gammoh, Munoz) | 2002-00006 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2003 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 07/29/2003 | DC-10 Aircraft Generator Diodes | 1999-00260 (PDF) |
| 06/17/2003 | Improper Maintenance of Turbochargers | 2001-00274 (PDF) |
| 04/01/2003 | T and W Propellers, Inc. - Improper Propeller Maintenance | 2003-00142 (PDF) |
| 03/21/2003 | Improper Maintenance of Lycoming Engines | 2002-00196 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2002 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 10/16/2002 | Boeing 707, 727, 737;Douglas DC-8, DC-9, DC-10 | 2001-00229 (PDF) |
| 9/19/2002 | Unapproved PRVs on Hot Air Balloons | 2001-00139 (PDF) |
| 8/12/2002 | Improperly Overhauled Boeing 737 PCUs | 2001-00089 (PDF) |
| 7/26/2002 | Renzco, Inc. -- Improper Maintenance | 2002-00120 (PDF) |
| 7/08/2002 | Honeywell UK Limited Stolen Parts | 2002-00073 (PDF) |
| 7/08/2002 | C&M Marine, Inc., Improper Repairs to Life Rafts | 2002-00044 (PDF) |
| 5/02/2002 | Goodrich Aerospace Component Overhaul and Repair | 1999-00154 (PDF) |
| 5/02/2002 | Cancelled | 1999-00104 |
| 3/07/2002 | Aircraft Emergency Equipment | 2001-00143 (PDF) |
| 2/26/2002 | Boeing 707 | 1999-092 (PDF) |
| 2/04/2002 | Aircraft parts supplied by Panaviation, S.r.l. | 2001-00209 (PDF) |
| 1/30/2002 | Cadmar Aerospace, Inc. | 2000-00152 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2001 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 12/19/2001 | T.V.K. Aviation Supply | 2001-00163 (PDF) |
| 12/19/2001 | Marchini Instruments Corp. | 2001-00059 (PDF) |
| 7/16/2001 | Reverse Engineering, Inc. | 1999-00310 (PDF) |
| 4/20/2001(revised 9/10/2010) | Heat-treated aluminum parts | 1998-00233 (rev) (PDF) |
| 4/4/2001 | Parts maintained and approved for return to service by Total Airframe & Turbine Corporation | 2001-00076 (PDF) |
| 3/22/2001 | Hamilton Standard propeller hubs - Model 2D30. | 1999-00302 (PDF) |
| 3/13/2001 | Assorted O-rings, seals, and gaskets manufactured for military aircraft. | 2001-00046 (PDF) |
| 3/5/2001 | Electric motor used in anti-collision and wing position lights | 98-310 (PDF) |
| 1/12/2001 | All aircraft | 2000-194 (PDF) |
| FAA UPNs Posted in 2000 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date Posted | Subject | Number |
| 10/10/2000 | Pratt & Whitney JT3D and JT8D Engines | 97-029 (PDF) |
| 9/29/2000 | Gulfstream Aerospace G-159, British Aerospace HS 748, Fokker F27, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries YS-11, General Dynamics (Convair), and Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount | 2000-135 (PDF) |
| 8/29/2000 | Aircraft Seals (This UPN has been revised. See UPN No. 2017-98-071R) | 98-071 (PDF) |
| 8/29/2000 | Aircraft Altimeters | 99-228 (PDF) |
| 8/29/2000 | Door and window seals typically installed on, but not limited to, Cessna, Piper, Beech, and Mooney aircraft | 2000-001 (PDF) |
| 8/18/2000 | DeHavilland DHC-6 Aircraft, Series 100/200/300 | 99-123 (PDF) |
| 7/26/2000 | All propellers maintained, altered, or approved for return to service by Thunderbird Propellers, Inc., of Bethany, OK. | 97-012 (PDF) |
| 7/17/2000 | General Aviation Aircraft - Continental and Lycoming reciprocating engines | 2000-107 (PDF) |
| 7/17/2000 | Installed on, but not limited to, Fokker F28, Lockheed L1011, and Airbus 300 Series | 99-180 (PDF) |
| 7/17/2000 | Bell Helicopter 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4 | 99-179 (PDF) |
| 7/17/2000 | Hartzell Aluminum Propeller Blades - Compact Series | 99-147 (PDF) |
| 7/17/2000 | Aircraft parts that are new, repaired, overhauled, or were inspected and approved for return to service between January 1, 1996, to the present by Air Electronic Corporation | 98-220 (PDF) |
| 7/12/2000 | Allied Signal Engines ALF502, ALF507, T55L712, and T55L714 | 99-128 (MS Word) |
| 7/10/2000 | Pratt & Whitney JT3D and JT8D Engine, High-Pressure Compressor Disks | 99-139 (PDF) |
| 5/18/2000 | (Bulk Wire Rope) manufactured between 1991 and 1998, which can be used for aircraft/engine/propeller control cables | 99-273 (PDF) |
Last updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2022