Originally Posted by
Diff Tail Shim
Totally correct.
sorry don't quite buy this excuse. Just to quantify I work in customs and audit companies including aviation companies.
Part 21 is mutually recognised as is Part 145.
There are specific commodity codes for civil aviation parts and customs will accept at import EASA certification as per the EU UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Companies (not just airlines) can get end use authorisations or even IPR/OPR authorisations to help with import processes.
We still follow in some areas the EU legislation.
So I just don't buy this... it sounds like an easy excuse for poor managment of their supply chains and maintenance schedules!