Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) EASA Variant

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides aviation professionals with awareness and regulatory knowledge on Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs), their identification, prevention, and mitigation strategies. The training emphasizes EASA's regulatory framework and includes case studies of real-world SUP incidents to enhance practical understanding.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what SUPs are and their impact on aviation safety.
• Navigate EASA's regulations and enforcement mechanisms.
• Identify and manage SUPs within a Part 145 organization.
• Strengthen supply chain controls to prevent SUP infiltration.
• Analyze case studies to learn from past SUP-related events.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to SUPs

• What are SUPs?
• Types of SUPs
• Why should SUPs never enter the aviation ecosystem?

Module 2: Regulatory Framework & EASA's Role

• Overview of Regulation European Union (EU) No 1321/2014
• Overview of EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) - 2017-13R1
• Role of Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) in Preventing SUPs
• Role of Part 145 in detecting and controlling SUPs - Goods receiving process and Bonded stores
• EASA Categorization of Suspected Unapproved Parts Cases

Module 3: Identification & Regulatory Management

• Characteristics and attributes of SUPs
• How to Identify SUPs?
• What actions should be taken if suspected parts are found in a 145 Organization?
• EASA Processes for Managing SUPs
• EASA - FAA Bilateral MAG

Module 4: Prevention & Supply Chain Controls

• Controlling the Supply Chain: The First Line of Defense Against SUPs
• Role of Incoming Inspection against Bogus Parts & SUPs
• What are the methods for verifying genuine parts?
• Preventing SUPs in the Aviation Maintenance Ecosystem
• Benefits of Suspected Unapproved Parts Training and Awareness Programs

Module 5: Case Studies on Risks and Hazards of SUPs

• Boeing Case Study: Regulatory Penalties for Installation of Unapproved Parts in 737 Aircraft
• AOG Technics Case Study: A Wake-up Call for Aviation Supply Chain Integrity
• Partn Air Flight 394 Crash: Catastrophic Consequences of Counterfeit Parts
• Thales Incident: How Vigilance Prevented a Potential Aviation Hazard

Who Should Attend?

• Maintenance Personnel (Part-145 & CAMO)
• Quality & Compliance Managers
• Supply Chain & Procurement Professionals
• Safety Officers and Auditors
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals

Final Assessment & Certification

Upon completion, participants will take a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who meet the passing criteria.

• Mode: Online
• Course Duration: 65 Minutes
• Validity: 365 days
• We carefully evaluate the candidates taking up this course. Email us at info@academyaviationonline.com and share your interest in taking up this course.