EASA SIB NM-14-21
Sep 17, 2014Honeywell RTA 44D VHF Transceivers — Frequency Interference / Spurious Transmissions
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-14-21 addresses frequency interference and spurious transmissions issues associated with Honeywell RTA 44D VHF transceivers installed on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance personnel about off-frequency transmissions that can interfere with air traffic control communications but do not currently warrant an airworthiness directive. It highlights the affected Honeywell transceiver part numbers 064-50000-0202 and 064-50000-0505 and provides background on the issue and mitigation recommendations.
- Airbus A318
- Airbus A319
- Airbus A320
- Airbus A321