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UNCLAS STATE 044522 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
BRUSSELS FOR PAUL ROHRLICH 
ABUJA FOR SCOTT JUDAH 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE NI
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK 
ON APPLICATION 050099148 AND 050056149 
 
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK 
 
¶1. This is an Action Request.  See paragraphs 2-4. 
 
¶2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls 
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting 
a pre-license check on application 050099148 and a post 
shipment verification on license 050056149, both involve the 
export of C-130 spare parts to Nigeria.  Post is requested to 
complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days.  Lack of 
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and 
future licenses involving parties to this license. 
 
¶3. Reason for request:  Very large quantity of C-130 spare 
parts to Nigeria; concern over whether the Nigerian Air Force 
has need for all the items. 
 
¶4. ACTION ABUJA: Embassy is requested to make inquiries with 
appropriate Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officials to determine 
if the NAF has ordered the C-130 spare parts referenced in 
paragraph 5 below.  Please verify that the articles are being 
used for the purpose stated on the license.  Does it seem 
feasible that the NAF requires such a large amount and 
quantity of C-130 spare parts ($10 million approved in August 
2007 and another $5 million requested this month)?  END ABUJA 
ACTION. 
 
ACTION BRUSSELS: Department requests that Embassy contact 
Sabena Technics to obtain more information on its 
relationship with the Nigerian Air Force.  Sabena POC is Rik 
Van Den Haute, Vice President Military Projects, reference 
letter of intent dated 06/07/2007.  Can Sabena confirm that 
the NAF will be the final end user of C-130 parts listed on 
license # 050056149?  What is Sabena's exact role in this 
transaction (i.e. parts purchaser, forwarder, or maintenance 
and overhaul provider)?  Can Sabena provide a list of parts 
received under this license to date, in spreadsheet form, 
including noun description?   END BRUSSELS ACTION. 
 
 
¶5. Details of license application: 
 
¶A. DTC Case: 050056149 
 
QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 
 
Lots  Components, parts, accessories, attachments, and 
associated equipment, including ground support equipment, for 
the C-130 aircraft 
 
License Value: USD 10,000,000 
 
SELLER: 
 
United Technologies Corporation 
(Sub: Derco Aerospace) 
One Financial Plaza 
Hartford, CT 06101 
 
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: 
 
Sabena Technics 
Bru Bldg 23 Gate A Brussels National Airport 
Zaventem 1930 Belgium 
 
FOREIGN END-USER: 
 
Nigerian Air Force 
Nigerian Air Force Headquarters Garki 
Abuja, Nigeria 
 
PURPOSE: 
 
Parts for the routine repair/maintenance of the C-130 aircraft 
 
 
¶B. DTC Case: 050099148 
 
QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 
 
Lots  Components, parts, accessories, attachments, and 
associated equipment, including ground support equipment, for 
the C-130 aircraft 
 
License Value: USD 5,000,000 
 
SELLER: 
 
United Technologies Corporation 
(Sub: Derco Aerospace) 
One Financial Plaza 
Hartford, CT 06101 
 
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: 
 
Romeera Aero Spares Ltd 
8 Temple Gardens 
London NW11 0LL United Kingdom 
 
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE: 
 
Kearsley Airways Ltd 
Romeera House Stanstead Airport 
Stansted Essex, UK 
 
FOREIGN END-USER: 
 
Nigerian Air Force 
Nigerian Air Force Headquarters Garki 
Abuja, Nigeria 
 
PURPOSE: 
 
Parts for the routine repair/maintenance of the C-130 aircraft 
 
 
¶6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR 
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in 
the subject line.  PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post upon 
request.  POC is Tim Watkins, Phone: 202-663-2814; Email: 
WatkinsTR@state.gov; SIPRNET: WatkinsTR@state.sgov.gov.  The 
Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is available as a PDF file in 
the Bunche Library's E-Book Collection on the DOS Intranet: 
http://buncheelectroniclibrary.state.gov/eboo ks/ 
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%20 final .pdf 
 
¶7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this 
matter. 
RICE