The purchasing decision
Identify the exact airframe and ground-service assembly. Request loads and acceptance evidence from the responsible design team, and separate ordinary replacement work from a design change. Do not infer suitability from payload marketing alone.
Keep these records
- Aircraft configuration.
- Controlled structural requirement.
- Service approval and traceable part identity.
Give each record an owner and a revision or date. If a supplier proposes a different part or test condition, record it as an exception for review before treating the quotation as equivalent.
Turn the review into a sourcing request
Start with the linked component checklist, add the actual platform and part identity, and state quantity, destination and timing. List unresolved requirements explicitly so the first discussion can focus on those gaps.
Landing gear and skids — requirement checklist