FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)

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FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2019
No Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPNs) were published for Calendar Year 2019.

FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2018
Date Posted Subject Number
8/17/2018 VAL Avionics Ltd.
Communication, Navigation, and Electrical System Articles
2018-20180315005
7/9/2018 The Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita Division Model A75 series airplanes wing repair ribs and stringer segments (multiple articles), manufactured by Dusters and Sprayers Supply, Inc., Chickasha, OK. 2018-20171027020
2/15/2018
(Rescinded 3/9/2018)
Parts distributed by Genesis Aviation Inc.: Clamp Loop, Cushion - P/N TA025030-06; Filter Element - P/N 26570; Base Plate - P/N 232012; Bushing - P/N S700B0455-6C011. (UPN RESCISSION) 2018-2017-0001120

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FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2017
Date Posted Subject Number
10/19/2017 Multiple modification or replacement articles manufactured by GEE-BEE, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
This UPN is a revision to an existing UPN (98-071) posted on 8/29/2000
2017-98-071R
10/04/2017 Boeing Airplane Co. 75 Series Airplanes Fuel Gauge Assembly, part number AG75N1-3116, made by Dusters and Sprayers Supply, Inc., between August 2002 and September 2016 2017-2016SW410003
7/17/2017 Boeing bushings, part numbers BACB28AK04-042, BACB28AK04-329, BACB28AK05-021, BACB28AK04-075, BACB28AT14B060C, BACB28T10B049C 9 used on Boeing models 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787 sold by Wesco Aircraft that were manufactured by ESNA Aerospace (formally Fitz Manufacturing Ind.).  2017-20170125002

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FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2016
Date Posted Subject Number
10/14/2016 NavWorx, Incorporated remotely mounted Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) model ADS600-B with part numbers 200-0012 and 200-0013, with software release 4.0.6 2016-2016SW56001
9/30/2016 Boeing bushings, Part Number BACB28AK07-465, sold by Wesco Aircraft and Fitz Aerospace (dba ESNA) 2016-20160316004
9/1/2016 Commercial Aircraft [also self-identified as Commercial Aircraft Equipment (CAE) or Biskay Commercial Aircraft Equipment] manufactured and sold articles without FAA production approval 2016-20160212004
8/17/2016 AmSafe Inc. Restraint System, Subassemblies and articles. 2016-20160519004
Part Number Listing
8/11/2016 Aerostop Seat Locks 2016-20160701032
7/27/2016 Intel microprocessor, Intel part number MG80C186-12/B, government part number 5962-8850102ZA 2016-20121019011
7/19/2016 Floating Miniature Nuts-stake, part number MF7200-06, procured from EagleFlite 2016-20151209008
6/20/2016
(Rescinded 10/26/2016)
Aveo Engineering Aircraft Exterior Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lights – (UPN RESCISSION) 2016-20110831001
5/24/2016 MD Helicopter Inc. model 369, Horizontal Tip Plate Assembly, sold by eBay Seller Jolhan03 2016-20151120004
1/29/2016 Ceconite covering material and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) # SA4503NM 2016-20150609004
3/2/2016 Ameri-King Corporation, Huntington Beach, CA, Parts and Articles. 2016-2013NM460018

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FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2015
Date Posted Subject Number
6/11/2015 DE Havilland DHC-2 aileron skins, elevator skins, flap skins, rudder skins, and stabilizer tips 2015-20140806009

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FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) for 2014
Date Posted Subject Number
1/8/2014 Aircraft engine controls: GE engine controls (FADEC), part number 4120TOOP12DT, Serial numbers LMDL0123 and LMDL0145 2014-20130611002
2/26/2014
(Rescinded 7/14/2016)
Aircraft Engine: 1st stage hanger for CT7 engine model (UPN Rescinded) 2014-20130520002
3/20/2014 Avion Research Corporation manufactured and offered for sale, parts and articles intended for use on type certificated US registered aircraft without FAA Production Manufacturing Approval 2014-2013NM510030
5/1/2014 Ameri-King Corporation manufactured and sold multi-axis G-switches and associated mounting trays without FAA production approval.
Ameri-King Part Photos
2014-2014NM460011
5/1/2014 Boeing Aircraft: Models 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, and KC-135 Military Parts.
List of Items (by Boeing part number) produced by Western Metals without FAA PMA
2014-20131031008
9/3/2014 Aircraft components approved for return to service by Dukes Aerospace Incorporated 2014-20130403005
11/14/2014 Barrel Nuts, PN NAS577B7A, Alcoa Fastening Systems: Batch numbers 5334992-000, M004187-000 or 5323292-000 2014-2014ACE072501
12/23/2014 Cessna Aircraft Model 560XL, RH Wing Aileron Cables 2014-20140626002

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FAA UPNs Posted in 2013
Date Posted Subject Number
4/15/2013 Apache Modification Aircraft Corporation, Kalispell, MT - Manufacturing of Unapproved Composite Parts 2013-2010NM510011
6/21/2013 Gearbox (1) manufactured for General Electric Company by Avio Fiat was produced without FAA production approval 2013-20130320004
7/3/2013 Classic Aero LLC., Gilbert, AZ - Distributed non-conforming parts 2013-20110211004
7/15/2013 Airplane Seatbelt Extenders Model A for use on commercial aircraft, produced and sold without FAA TSO authorization 2013-20130110003
10/31/2013 Aircraft engines: CF34-10E, Experimental Serial numbers 994-101 and 994-103 2013-20130611005
11/25/2013 MacLean Sky, Commerce, CA - Manufactured and sold aircraft bolts without FAA Approval 2013-20130325006

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FAA UPNs Posted in 2012
Date Posted Subject Number
4/30/2012 Think Big Products, LLC (d/b/a LivingXL, Casual Male), Canton, MA - Manufactured parts without FAA authorization and did not mark parts in accordance with FAA requirements 2012-20111202019
5/15/2012 Frank Rogers, Bellevue, WA - Selling aircraft parts without FAA approval 2012-20111205021
5/21/2012 Chelton Avionics, Inc. (dba Wulfsberg Electronics Division), Prescott, AZ - Sold parts without FAA approval 2012-20111019001
6/26/2012 Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), Phoenix, AZ - Manufactured and sold nonconforming avionics components - TCAS, T2CAS, Transponders (ATDL), and Identification Friend-or-Foe (IFF) units 2012-20111122003
7/19/2012 Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon, Elk Grove Village, IL – Selling aircraft parts without FAA authorization 2012-20111202018
7/19/2012 Seat Belt Extender Pros and More of Me to Love, Sandy Spring, Georgia - Sold aircraft parts without FAA authorization 2012-20111117011
7/30/2012 Electrospec, Inc., Dover, NJ – Sold nonconforming transistors 2012-20111108011
7/30/2012 Superior Air Parts, Inc., Coppell, TX – Sold aircraft parts without FAA approval 2012-20120104008
8/14/2012 Aircraft Interior Design, Inc., Dallas, TX - Manufactured parts without FAA approval 2012-20120117011
9/17/2012 Schatz Bearing Corporation, Poughkeepsie, NY & National Precision Bearing Group (a division of Mechatronics, Inc.) in Preston, WA - Sold parts without FAA approval 2012-20120119012
11/19/2012 Avcon Conversions (aka, TDM, Inc.) Udall, KS - Sold parts without FAA approval 2012-20111221009
11/19/2012 HID Country, Sarasota, Florida - Sold seat belt extenders without FAA approval 2012-20120203005
11/26/2012 GillickTravel.com, San Diego, CA – Sold unapproved seat belt extenders 2012-20120213010

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FAA UPNs Posted in 2011
Date Posted Subject Number
1/27/2011 TD Aerospace Machine, Inc, East Wenatchee, WA - Manufactured and sold aircraft parts without FAA approval 2011-20100321015
1/27/2011 Southern Precision Components, Hartwell, GA - Sold aircraft parts without FAA production approval 2011-20100107011
1/27/2011 Air Harbor Services, Costa Mesa, CA - Nonconforming Fuel Boost Pump Connector Assemblies 2011-20100121001
11/17/2011 Master Machine Products, Monrovia, CA - Sold aircraft parts without FAA production approval 2011-20110418007
1/3/2011 Rubbercraft Corporation, Long Beach, CA - Sold aircraft parts without FAA approval 2011-20110630014

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FAA UPNs Posted in 2010
Date Posted Subject Number
5/18/2010 Aero Fab Sales, Yorba Linda, CA, - Sale of surplus aviation stock without Parts Manufacturer Approval 2010-20091006001
3/23/2010 MacLean - ESNA, Pocahontas, Arkansas - Non-conforming Locking Nuts 2010-20090528001
2/17/2010 Electrocube, Pomona, CA - Sold Transformer Power, Fixed Autotransformer without Parts Manufacturer Approval 2010-20090623001
1/12/2010 Non-conforming Thrust Reverser Actuator Clevis Pins for General Electric CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 Engines 2010-20090909001
1/11/2010 Isolair, Troutdale, OR - Selling UH-1H parts without approval 2010-20080616008

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Last updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2022