EASA SIB SAIB-2026-10R1
Aug 11, 2026Equipment / Furnishings - Restraint Systems
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-10R1 addresses airworthiness concerns related to torso restraint systems and safety belts installed in general aviation aircraft. It highlights failures in restraint assemblies, particularly at the shoulder harness Y-junction, that have contributed to serious injuries and fatalities in multiple accidents involving general aviation airplanes such as the Aeronca 7AC. The bulletin provides guidance on compliance with Technical Standard Orders TSO-C114 and TSO-C22g for restraint performance.
- Aeronca 7AC