The manufacturer’s quality system did not prevent non-conforming tie rods from being released for use on aircraft.
As a result of the safety action taken by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in response to safety issue AO‑2013‑226‑SI‑01, all JRA-776-1 tie rods were removed from service. This action minimises the safety risk associated with this safety issue.
