31 July 2011 C1 CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT HONG KONG ...

5.1 Users of aircraft components and spares are reminded that suspectedunapproved parts should be reported to the Director-General through theMandatory Occurrence Reporting procedures (MOR).5.2 Although the MOR procedure does not extend to piston engined aircraft usedfor Aerial Work or privately operated, and any aircraft with a Permit to Fly,users of aircraft parts or material for this class of aircraft are encouraged to usethe procedure where suspect parts are identified.5.3 On receipt of an MOR, and where appropriate, the Director-General will passthe details to the FAA. In addition to assisting the FAA, who isimplementing a vigorous campaign against unapproved parts, this procedurewill enable the Director-General to establish the dimensions of the problem asit affects Hong Kong SAR.5.4 To assist in tracing unapproved parts or material, persons raising an MORshould, as far as possible, provide the following information on their report:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)The name of the suspected unapproved part.Part number, or any other number on the part.Serial number of part.List next higher assembly that suspected unapproved part is assembledinto (i.e. fuel pump, engine, and landing gear) and list part number, ifknown.Quantity of suspected unapproved parts found or identified.Make and model number of the aircraft or component that thesuspected unapproved part is applicable to.The identification of the commercial source of the suspectedunapproved part. If the part is identified with Part Manufacturer orDistributor marking, this should be quoted.Describe any pertinent facts relating to the suspected unapproved partand identify where part may be inspected (provide photos, invoices,etc., if available). The description should also include particularcolours, markings, dimensions, and features common to theunapproved part which distinguish it from the genuine item, and thenature of any accompanying documentation.The date suspected unapproved part was discovered.Name and address in full or the location where suspected unapprovedpart(s) was discovered.AN-19 P.315 February 2009