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SEATTLE – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $420,000 civil penalty against Avion Research
Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., for allegedly producing and advertising articles that
weren’t authorized for installation on certificated aircraft. The FAA alleges that Avion manufactured 63 glare shields
that did not comply with federal aviation regulations for producing replacement
or modification articles for FAA type‑certificated aircraft. The FAA further
alleges Avion knew the shields were reasonably likely to be installed on type‑certificated
aircraft. The FAA issues type certificates for aircraft that are manufactured according to an approved design that
ensures compliance with airworthiness requirements. Additionally, the FAA alleges that Avion advertised
products on its website that were not authorized for installation on type‑certificated
aircraft. These products consisted of panels for certain Cessna 170 models and
control wheels for certain Piper PA24 models. The FAA alleges Avion made a
fraudulent or intentionally false statement that the products were acceptable
for installation on such aircraft. “Whether it’s an aircraft manufacturer or a parts
fabricator, everyone plays a critical role in aviation safety,” said FAA
Administrator Michael Huerta. “We expect everyone to comply with federal aviation
regulations.” Avion has 30 days
from the receipt of the FAA’s enforcement letter to respond to the agency. ###
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