Aviation Incoming Inspection Training | Aircraft Parts & Materials Management

Course Overview

Master the essential knowledge and skills for aircraft parts, materials, and consumables management with comprehensive incoming inspection training.

This course covers all EASA Aircraft Maintenance regulations related to aircraft parts, material and consumable storage, handling and processing. It is intended to provide authorised incoming inspection personnel a detailed overview of EASA requirements and equip them with the necessary skills to ensure only authorised and approved parts are allowed in the aviation supply chain, protecting against suspect unapproved parts (SUPs) and bogus components.

Learning Outcomes

Outline basic legal requirements related to aircraft parts, components and materials to support incoming inspection

Know material certifications required as mandated by EASA rules and regulations

Understand what to look for when performing incoming inspections on aircraft parts and materials

Know how to handle ESDS devices: Proper procedures for Electro Static Sensitive Discharge devices

Be aware of SUP issues: Understand the problems caused by Suspect Unapproved Parts and how to react when discovered

Perform supplier evaluation: Assess and evaluate aircraft parts suppliers for compliance

Implement proper quarantine procedures: Manage material quarantine and segregation effectively

Course Content & Topics Covered

The course consists of the following comprehensive modules:

Introduction
Regulatory Requirements
- ICAO
- Introduction to EASA
- Introduction to EASA Part-145
- Facility requirements - 145.A.25
- Classification of Components - 145.A.42
- Material Categories - 145.A.42
- Supplier Evaluation
- Incoming Physical Inspection
- Material Quarantine
- Handling of ESDS Devices
- Installation of Components
- Tools and Equipment
The Problem of Bogus Parts
- Suspect Unapproved Parts Programmes
- Authorisation to Maintain parts - FAA and EASA Approvals
- Authorisation to Manufacture
- Parts Manufacturing Approvals - PMA

Learning Format

Live Virtual Classroom on MS Teams

Course Structure: 2 sessions of 4 hours each (8 hours total)

Course Information

Target Audience:
Stores Managers, Incoming Inspectors, Aircraft Parts Buyers, Maintenance Engineers
Duration:
8 hours (2 sessions × 4 hours)
Delivery:
Live virtual (MS Teams)
Certificate:
Upon completion

Prerequisites

Fluency in English language

Who Should Attend

Stores Managers
Aircraft Parts and Material Buyers
Stores / Warehouse Managers
Incoming Inspectors
Examination Managers
Compliance Monitoring / Quality Assurance Auditors
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Incoming inspection in aviation is the systematic verification process of aircraft parts, materials, and consumables upon receipt to ensure they meet regulatory requirements, have proper certifications, are in serviceable condition, and are free from defects or damage. This critical quality control step prevents unapproved or bogus parts from entering the aviation supply chain.

EASA 145.A.42 establishes requirements for aircraft components and materials certification. It defines component classifications, material categories, acceptable certification forms (EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3), and procedures for evaluating suppliers and handling components. This training covers comprehensive 145.A.42 compliance requirements for incoming inspection personnel.

Suspect Unapproved Parts (SUPs), also known as bogus parts, are aircraft parts or materials that appear to be approved but lack proper certification, documentation, or traceability. SUPs pose serious safety risks as they may not meet design, performance, or quality standards. This course teaches how to identify, quarantine, and report SUPs effectively.

ESDS (Electro Static Discharge Sensitive) devices are electronic components that can be damaged by static electricity. In aviation, proper handling of ESDS devices is critical to prevent component damage and ensure aircraft safety. This training covers ESDS handling procedures, protective packaging requirements, grounding techniques, and storage protocols.

Aircraft parts certification verification involves checking for proper authorized release certificates (EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3), confirming part number and serial number traceability, validating supplier approvals, inspecting physical condition, verifying expiry dates for shelf-life items, and ensuring documentation authenticity. This course provides comprehensive training on certification verification procedures.

Material quarantine is the segregation and controlled storage of aircraft parts, materials, or consumables pending inspection, verification, or investigation. Quarantined items are physically separated to prevent inadvertent use until they are cleared as serviceable, rejected as unserviceable, or identified as suspect unapproved parts. Proper quarantine procedures are essential for supply chain integrity.

Supplier evaluation in aviation is the systematic assessment of aircraft parts suppliers to ensure they meet quality, certification, and regulatory requirements. This includes verifying EASA/FAA approvals, reviewing quality systems, checking delivery performance, validating certifications, and conducting periodic audits. Effective supplier evaluation prevents counterfeit and unapproved parts from entering the supply chain.

Incoming inspection training is essential for stores managers, warehouse managers, incoming inspectors, aircraft parts buyers, examination managers, quality assurance auditors, compliance personnel, and aircraft maintenance engineers involved in receiving, inspecting, or managing aircraft parts and materials. This training ensures personnel can properly verify parts compliance and protect against SUPs.

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Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

Course Content & Topics Covered