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Introduction...p. 3
Factory New (FN) Partsp. 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 terms 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 terms for aircraft part conditions.
In this guide youll learn the most commonly used terms, what exactly those
terms mean, handy tips and tricks for each type of condition, and picture
examples of parts in that condition. Enjoy!
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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)
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NEW is a regulatory definition
for:
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New Surplus (NS)
Pros : Cons
Less costly No regulatory definition
Great for servicing aging Varies from how many
aircraft & cost conscious people have had it and
operators how old it is
A solution for out of
production material
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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
Most the time these component wont 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:
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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.
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Repaired (RP)
Part Condition
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Overhaul (OH)
Part Condition
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Aircraft Part Condition
Cheat Sheet
FACTORY NEW (FN)
OEM -> End User
SERVICEABLE (SV)
NEW (NE) Has been functionally tested and comes with
New part -> Sold to Distributor -> Sold to another airworthiness certificate.
Distributor -> the part is still represented as New
REPAIRED (RP)
NEW SURPLUS (NS) Requires minor piece parts to become
New part -> sold to an Airline -> sold to a Distributor Serviceable condition. Comes with an
-> the part is now represented as New Surplus airworthiness certificate.
OVERHAUL (OH)
AS REMOVED (AR) The best of all repairable conditions and
Pulled off an aircraft. Could or could not be requires the most work.
repairable.
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