Technical guides, procurement insights, and aviation industry references for parts buyers, MROs, and operators.
Aircraft parts are sold in several condition codes — New (NE), Factory New (FN), Overhauled (OH), Serviceable (SV), As-Removed (AR), and Prototype New (PN) — each with different price points, certification requirements, and appropriate use ...
Buying Guides · 8 min read ·
The FAA 8130-3 Airworthiness Approval Tag is the primary document certifying that an aircraft part meets FAA airworthiness standards and is approved for installation. Verifying the authenticity and accuracy of 8130-3 tags is essential for p...
Compliance & Certification · 10 min read ·
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) is the aviation industry's highest-priority status, indicating an aircraft is grounded and unable to fly until a specific part is sourced and installed. AOG parts sourcing typically involves premium pricing (25-100%...
Sourcing & Procurement · 7 min read ·
Aircraft parts trace documentation is the collection of records that establishes a component's complete history from manufacture to its current state — including manufacturing origin, maintenance history, modifications, and chain of custody...
Compliance & Certification · 9 min read ·
Aircraft parts sourcing is the process of locating, evaluating, and procuring certified aviation components from OEMs, authorized distributors, MROs, and aftermarket suppliers. Effective sourcing requires balancing cost, lead time, document...
Sourcing & Procurement · 12 min read ·
Aircraft parts condition codes are standardized abbreviations defined by ATA Spec 2000 that describe the maintenance status and airworthiness of aviation components at the time of sale. The primary codes are NE (New), FN (Factory New), OH (...
Buying Guides · 6 min read ·