EASA policy and replacement parts
The European framework is not a copy of the FAA PMA scheme. Assuming that an FAA PMA part is automatically acceptable in Europe is a common and expensive mistake.
Different structure, different routes
EASA approvals for articles are built around the European technical standard order authorisation and around changes to type design. There is no single instrument that mirrors FAA PMA exactly, and the route available depends on the nature of the article and the change it represents.
- ETSOA — for articles meeting a European technical standard order
- Change to type design — where the article constitutes a design change requiring approval
- Repair design — where the article is produced as part of an approved repair
Bilateral agreements change the answer
Whether a part approved in one jurisdiction can be accepted in another depends on the bilateral agreement in force between the two authorities and on the implementation procedures made under it. That is a per-part, per-market question.
Practical rule
Never infer acceptability from a certificate issued in a different jurisdiction. State the registry and the required documentation in your enquiry, and the route will be confirmed for that specific part.
Sources
References are provided for orientation. The applicable revision in force at the relevant date governs; confirm against the issuing authority's current publication before relying on any statement here.