EASA Regulations for Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400

EASA SIB 2008-05

Dowty Propeller Electronic Controller (PEC) P/N 699018002 - Identification and Removal from Service

EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-05 is an advisory document concerning the Dowty Propeller Electronic Controller (PEC) Part Number 699018002, specifically those installed on Dowty R408 propellers used in Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft. The notice references the UK CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2008-0003 which addresses identification and removal from service of certain PEC units due to manufacturing defects. This document informs aviation stakeholders about the safety issue and the necessary removal actions but does not itself mandate compliance.