Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Todd Curtis and John Goglia share their real time research into unapproved parts in aviation. They use the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database to do their research.
See what they uncover as they investigate unapproved parts in aviation. They search reports from 1995 and later years to find instances of suspected unapproved or counterfeit parts.
Most of the five cases they dive into are found to be paperwork issues rather than actual fraudulent parts. John adds some historical context, discussing how events like Eastern Airlines going out of business and the U.S. leaving behind a substantial amount of aviation assets after the Vietnam war led to many undocumented parts and helicopter engines entering the global aviation market.
Learn about the history and issues surrounding unapproved parts in aviation maintenance from two aviation safety insiders.
Want to experience Flight Safety Detectives live? Become a channel member today. Join our Membership program for exclusive perks like live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.
Want to support our mission to enhance aviation safety? Become a sponsor. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com.
Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8
#podcast #AviationPodcast #PilotLife #AvGeek #Aircraft #AirSafety #AviationEducation #BehindTheScenesAviation #MaintenanceErrors #AviationExperts
Todd Curtis and John Goglia share their real time research into unapproved parts in aviation. They use the NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) database to do their research.
See what they uncover as they investigate unapproved parts in aviation. They search reports from 1995 and later years to find instances of suspected unapproved or counterfeit parts.
Most of the five cases they dive into are found to be paperwork issues rather than actual fraudulent parts. John adds some historical context, discussing how events like Eastern Airlines going out of business and the U.S. leaving behind a substantial amount of aviation assets after the Vietnam war led to many undocumented parts and helicopter engines entering the global aviation market.
Learn about the history and issues surrounding unapproved parts in aviation maintenance from two aviation safety insiders.
Want to experience Flight Safety Detectives live? Become a channel member today. Join our Membership program for exclusive perks like live streams and Q&As and early access to episodes. Your membership support directly helps John, Greg and Todd to deliver expert insights into aviation safety.
Want to support our mission to enhance aviation safety? Become a sponsor. Flight Safety Detectives offers a direct connection with an engaged audience passionate about aviation and safety. Reach out to fsdsponsors@gmail.com.
Music: “Inspirational Sports” license ASLC-22B89B29-052322DDB8
#podcast #AviationPodcast #PilotLife #AvGeek #Aircraft #AirSafety #AviationEducation #BehindTheScenesAviation #MaintenanceErrors #AviationExperts
