Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KUALALUMPUR579
2008-07-08 06:04:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE ON POST-SHIPMENT CHECKS ON
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UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000579
SIPDIS
PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE ON POST-SHIPMENT CHECKS ON
LICENSE NUMBERS 050081517 AND 050056771
REF: A. A. SECSTATE 63358
B. B. SECSTATE 51042
UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000579
SIPDIS
PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE ON POST-SHIPMENT CHECKS ON
LICENSE NUMBERS 050081517 AND 050056771
REF: A. A. SECSTATE 63358
B. B. SECSTATE 51042
1. Pursuant to reftel requests, econoff conducted two
searches for the separate purchases. Because both reftels
involved spare parts for C-130 transport aircraft, we
combined our response into a single cable.
2. The first case (Reftel A, license 050081517) involved the
purchase of 23 thermostats for C-130 aircraft (specifically 8
p/n 5-09307 thermostats and 15 p/n 5-9034 thermostats) by
Setcom Express Sdn. Shd., located in Johor Darul Takzim.
This location is the same address as other Malaysian Royal
Air Force (RMAF) units, although not the same as the air base
listed in Reftel A. However, a RMAF contact in late June
2008 described to econoff that the thermostats were to be
used by the RMAF, which had received them. In addition, this
officer said that the articles are being used as indicated on
the license. Econoff was unable to find the foreign
consignee -- Setcom Express -- and the RMAF officer did not
have their contact information. Still, the officer confirmed
that the thermostats are for RMAF aircraft.
3. The second case (Reftel B, license 050056771) concerned
the purchase of one motor (p/n 36726-1) by Avocet Aviation
Limited. As Reftel B noted, Avocet is located in Essex,
United Kingdom. Econoff was unable to locate an Avocet
office or representative in Malaysia, although this is
probably not unexpected. The same RMAF officer noted from
para two indicated that the aforementioned motor had arrived
and was also to be used by RMAF C-130 aircraft. Econoff had
no reason to disbelieve this claim, and the officer knew
nothing about Avocet.
4. Based on the discussions with the RMAF officer, both
reftel purchases appear to be legitimate.
KEITH
SIPDIS
PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC MY
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE ON POST-SHIPMENT CHECKS ON
LICENSE NUMBERS 050081517 AND 050056771
REF: A. A. SECSTATE 63358
B. B. SECSTATE 51042
1. Pursuant to reftel requests, econoff conducted two
searches for the separate purchases. Because both reftels
involved spare parts for C-130 transport aircraft, we
combined our response into a single cable.
2. The first case (Reftel A, license 050081517) involved the
purchase of 23 thermostats for C-130 aircraft (specifically 8
p/n 5-09307 thermostats and 15 p/n 5-9034 thermostats) by
Setcom Express Sdn. Shd., located in Johor Darul Takzim.
This location is the same address as other Malaysian Royal
Air Force (RMAF) units, although not the same as the air base
listed in Reftel A. However, a RMAF contact in late June
2008 described to econoff that the thermostats were to be
used by the RMAF, which had received them. In addition, this
officer said that the articles are being used as indicated on
the license. Econoff was unable to find the foreign
consignee -- Setcom Express -- and the RMAF officer did not
have their contact information. Still, the officer confirmed
that the thermostats are for RMAF aircraft.
3. The second case (Reftel B, license 050056771) concerned
the purchase of one motor (p/n 36726-1) by Avocet Aviation
Limited. As Reftel B noted, Avocet is located in Essex,
United Kingdom. Econoff was unable to locate an Avocet
office or representative in Malaysia, although this is
probably not unexpected. The same RMAF officer noted from
para two indicated that the aforementioned motor had arrived
and was also to be used by RMAF C-130 aircraft. Econoff had
no reason to disbelieve this claim, and the officer knew
nothing about Avocet.
4. Based on the discussions with the RMAF officer, both
reftel purchases appear to be legitimate.
KEITH