Who can approve any Cannibalization of parts?

• A. QA Inspector
• B. Base Supply Officer
• C. Engineering Officer or their designated representative
• D. Commanding Officer

Answer: (C)

Approval to cannibalize parts is granted by the Engineering Officer or their designated representative. This person has the authority to review the proposed removal, confirm that the action won’t compromise airworthiness or safety, and ensure the correct parts data, installation procedures, and documentation are followed. Cannibalization affects aircraft configuration, life-limited parts, and system redundancy, so an engineering sign-off ensures a proper assessment and traceable records.

QA Inspectors verify compliance and audit the process, but they don’t grant the approval. The Base Supply Officer handles parts logistics, not authorization for removal. The Commanding Officer isn’t the approving authority for this maintenance action, unless specifically delegated in an unusual situation.