Proving the Life of the Part:
RSC Traceability, Regulation & Risk Mitigation

As aircraft structural components are increasingly transferred between airframes, the ability to trace and validate the life of Removable Structural Components (RSCs) has become essential. This in-depth whitepaper explores the growing regulatory focus on RSC traceability, outlines key compliance challenges, and presents a practical methodology—developed by Avtrac—for establishing lifecycle transparency through robust documentation, physical validation, and reconstruction analysis.

 

Drawing from direct industry experience and technical consulting leadership, this paper provides a detailed framework for operators, lessors, and asset managers seeking to mitigate risk, preserve residual value, and ensure airworthiness through Dirty Finger Print (DFP) documentation and Monte-Carlo Counting Method (MCCM) analysis.