Aircraft Parts Sourcing
Our expertise lies in seamlessly identifying and procuring diverse components and parts essential for the maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft. This service is crucial for the aviation industry, guaranteeing the continuous airworthiness and safety of aircraft through meticulous attention to sourcing and supply.
To establish a well-functioning aircraft parts procurement and logistics capability, careful consideration must be given to the following critical elements:
Manpower
At the heart of every aviation maintenance operation lies its human resources. EASA Part-145 regulations underscore two vital aspects:
- Ensuring an appropriate workforce size commensurate with the organization’s size, complexity, and scope of operations.
- Rigorous control over competence.
Mere workforce adequacy is insufficient; personnel must receive targeted training to acquire the necessary competencies relevant to their tasks. Comprehensive task analysis and documentation should precede the implementation of a structured training program to ensure that personnel possess the requisite skills.
Facilities, Equipment, and Technology
EASA 145.A.25 outlines specific requirements pertaining to warehouse facilities within an approved Part-145 Maintenance organization. These facilities should prioritize security, size appropriateness relative to the operation’s scale and complexity, environmental control, and the segregation of serviceable parts from unserviceable ones. Equally critical is the establishment of a well-controlled incoming inspection area to permit the passage of only inspected parts through the organization. Additionally, dedicated Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) areas are necessary for processing aircraft electrical and electronic components and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Effective stock control necessitates the use of Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) software or similar tools to manage material movements and transactions.
Materials
The fundamental objective of parts’ procurement and logistics within an EASA Approved Part-145 organization is to ensure that only approved, genuine parts are permitted onto aircraft and that aircraft parts, materials, and consumables are appropriately stored until needed during maintenance activities. Aircraft parts and materials should exclusively be sourced from approved, vetted, and trusted vendors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). EASA 145.A.42 outlines the requirements that must be met to guarantee the installation of airworthy and qualified parts on aircraft. Vendor vetting constitutes the initial defence against suspected unapproved parts, followed by a robust incoming inspection process. Lastly, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers conduct a final inspection before installation.
Methods and Processes
EASA-approved Part-145 maintenance organizations are mandated to establish and document all pertinent processes and procedures in their Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) as per EASA AMC1 145.A.70(a). These processes and procedures should include:
- Supplier evaluation and subcontractor control.
- Acceptance/inspection of aircraft components and materials, as well as installation procedures.
- Protocols for storage, tagging, and delivery of components and materials to maintenance.
- Procedures for controlling the working environment and facilities.
- Line procedures for the return of defective parts removed from aircraft.
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