Delta is fourth major U.S. airline to find fake jet aircraft engine parts with forged airworthiness documents from U.K. company::With forged airworthiness documents from U.K. company

  • kamenLady.@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Does this imply, that if this is happening with major airlines, then the rest of airlines would be less befallen of fake engine parts?

    I can imagine that major airlines might not be subject to the level of scrutiny when inspected, as do not-so-established airlines.

    I would love to think, that the article describes the worst it can get, regarding fake engine parts in plane construction.

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      The part supplier is the issue, the airlines weren’t aware they were being sold counterfeit parts. Chances are that many airlines, including small ones, purchased parts from this supplier. I’d be more likely to trust an airline that found these counterfeit parts than one who didn’t, it means they have a good maintenance / inspection system.

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        I cant speak for the rest of the world, but if any of the affected 65 engines are in aircraft under FAA jurisdiction, the airlines have been digging. This exact scenario is why the FAA has strict traceability standards.