Aircraft-Parts Accreditor of AOG Exits Business, FAA Says

The company that certified a UK supplier accused of faking documentation on thousands of jet-engine components has exited the business.

Transonic Aviation Consultants informed the US Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 29 that it would no longer participate in an agency program for industry oversight of aircraft parts distributors, the FAA said.

The company was one of four organizations considered acceptable by the FAA to audit sellers of spare aircraft components to ensure suppliers follow best practices laid out in agency guidance.

“Transonic advised the FAA they would no longer maintain their accreditation in the voluntary program,” the agency said ...