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The Definitive Guide to Aircraft Part Conditions

Table of Contents Introduction…………………………...p. 3 Factory New (FN) Parts………………p. 4 New (NE) Parts………………………...p. 5 New Surplus (NS).................................p. 7 As Removed (AR)..................................p. 9 Serviceable (SV)....................................p. 11 Repaired (RP)........................................p. 12 Overhaul (OH).......................................p. 13 Cheat Sheet……………………………..p. 15 Conclusion……………………………....p. 16

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Introduction:

Why you need to know your aircraft part conditions Many companies use various to define their aircraft part conditions. It causes confusion and frustration for buyers. In order to get rid of the headaches Skylink has put together a complete guide to the most commonly used for aircraft part conditions. In this guide you’ll learn the most commonly used , what exactly those mean, handy tips and tricks for each type of condition, and picture examples of parts in that condition. Enjoy! www.NeverForgetYourWings.com

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Factory New (FN) Part Condition

Factory New (FN) parts are considered parts that come directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) When is a part no longer considered “Factory New”?

Standard Industry Practice:

Skylink:

After 2 years

6 months to a year depending on the material. 2 years on a shelf is WAY too long for some components.

IMPORTANT: Factory New (FN) items will ALWAYS come with a warranty www.NeverForgetYourWings.com

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NEW (NE)

Part Condition

With New (NE) parts: ▪ The manufacturing date will vary ▪ If you need a DOM make sure to ask for it!

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NEW is a regulatory definition for:

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...a product, assembly, accessory, component, part or material produced on conformity with approved data that is accompanied by a manufacturer’ s material certification at the time of sale, and has no operating time or cycles.”

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New Surplus (NS) Pros

Cons

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▪ Less costly ▪ Great for servicing aging aircraft & cost conscious operators ▪ A solution for out of production material

▪ No regulatory definition ▪ Varies from how many people have had it and how old it is

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New Surplus (NS) Part Condition

The few guidelines for New Surplus (NS) parts are: 1. The part is new and has no operating time or cycles 2. The owner was someone who had the opportunity to use the part; to install it (i.e. an aircraft or engine manufacturer, airline, repair station, or military operator).

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As Removed (AR) Part Condition

As Removed (AR) parts are components that were pulled off of an aircraft. Most the time these component won’t come with come with a reason for removal. Just a removal tag and trace. That means it can be repairable or beyond economical repair (BER).

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IMPORTANT: As Removed (AS) parts MUST go to a certified MRO for functional test or repair

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Serviceable (SV) Part Condition

Servicable (SV) units have been functionally tested in accordance with OEM specifications and they’ ll come with an airworthiness certification depending on what region you're in. Typically these units will not come with a teardown but only an airworthiness certification stating it ed functional test and it's able to be installed. This varies depending on MRO. www.NeverForgetYourWings.com

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Repaired (RP) Part Condition

Minor parts are used to bring Repaired (RP) units to serviceable condition in order to meet the functional test requirements. ▪

Gaskets, bolts, and small expendables are normal piece parts used in repairs.

This condition will come with an airworthiness certification and teardown detailing what was done and what piece parts were used in the repair. www.NeverForgetYourWings.com

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Overhaul (OH) Part Condition

The “best” of all conditions and it requires the most work. With an OH unit you'll be sure that your units will receive the 100% OH kit according to the CMM and any other components to bring it to such a condition. Overhauled units can also be painted and cosmetically pleasing so you know you're not getting a hunk of metal.

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WARNING! In some situations, MROs will tag certain components as OH despite the CMM not having proper OH specification and they should be deemed RP. It's primarily used for marketing to sell a higher priced unit based on its classification. We use to see this a lot with pitot tubes and other accessories. www.NeverForgetYourWings.com

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Aircraft Part Condition

Cheat Sheet FACTORY NEW (FN) OEM -> End

SERVICEABLE (SV) NEW (NE) New part -> Sold to Distributor -> Sold to another Distributor -> the part is still represented as “New”

Has been functionally tested and comes with airworthiness certificate.

REPAIRED (RP) NEW SURPLUS (NS) New part -> sold to an Airline -> sold to a Distributor -> the part is now represented as “New Surplus”

Requires minor piece parts to become Serviceable condition. Comes with an airworthiness certificate.

OVERHAUL (OH)

AS REMOVED (AR) Pulled off an aircraft. Could or could not be repairable.

The “best” of all repairable conditions and requires the most work.

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Want to learn more? Visit the Skylink Academy to learn everything you need to know about aircraft maintenance, material, and supply chain.

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