Posted:

29 October 2025

AviTrader MRO360°: Lauren Reardon explains the process of ensuring the airworthiness of USM

In the October/November issue of AviTrader MRO360°, Lauren Reardon, Repairs Team Lead at EirTrade Aviation, spoke to David Dundas about how the airworthiness of used serviceable material (USM) is ensured.

She explains: “As a supplier of USM, EirTrade ensures the highest quality standards of all our material. It is vital to us that our inventory comes with approved release certificated, including EASA, FAA, and CAAC. We have dedicated teams responsible for ensuring the highest standard of technical paperwork and back-to-birth traceability. High standards of technical paperwork is something we guarantee for our customers, and any material being purchased or sold by EirTrade undergoes a detailed technical review process to ensure this.”

Reardon also outlines the five-point checklist for EirTrade’s operational procedures: 1. Documentation verification; 2. Inspection; 3. Repair or Overhaul (if required); 4. Airworthiness Certification; 5.Quality Assurance and Traceability.

Read the full article here.

Article courtesy of AviTrader.