EASA Warns of Stolen Engine Parts

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published an unapproved parts notice explaining that a large volume of engine parts were stolen. The stolen parts include parts from CFM56, IAE V2500, PW1100 and RB211 turbofan engines. These parts were intended to be scrapped, and were rerouted late January 2026 when they were intended to go to a contract mutilation facility. They were rerouted by a third party that impersonated the contracted mutilation provider.

The EASA alert includes detailed information on affected serial numbers, part numbers, engine types, and parts descriptions.

ASA members received an email notice about this on Friday, but we wanted to follow-up for community members who might not have received this notice.

To help you respond appropriately, ASA recommends reviewing the following possible actions:

1. Communicate the Information Internally and Externally

Ensure relevant team members—such as quality, supply chain, procurement, operations, and IT—are aware of this notice. Consider handling this as a company-wide notification for reinforcement of our shared responsibility for maintaining a safe supply chain. If applicable, consider sharing the information with trusted external partners who may be affected or may participate in related transactions.

2. Implement an Internal “Flag” for Identified Part Numbers

ASA encourages you to update your internal systems so that any transaction involving the listed part numbers triggers an alert. This flag is not intended to prohibit procurement; rather, it is intended to alert the company’s compliance professionals that additional verification steps may be necessary before the transaction proceeds.

3. Confirm Your Company Is Subscribed to Government Safety Notifications

While ASA will continue to share relevant alerts promptly, it is important that your organization is registered directly with the appropriate government agencies for official notices. Doing so helps ensure you receive real-time information on potential safety or compliance risks. You can create an EASA account and register for EASA unapproved parts notices on the EASA website. You can subscribe to FA unapproved parts notices and other FAA notices on the FAA’s website.

EASA Notification and Details

Full details about the stolen engine parts notice, including the list of affected components (with serial numbers), can be found here:
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/aircraft-products/suspected-unapproved-parts/theft-turbofan-engine-parts-mutilation

While this notice provides details regarding the stolen parts, ASA feels that even if your company is not involved in the engine parts market, you should think about how you would manage a notice that impacts your business line.