EASA SIB CE-13-07R1
Cessna T206H Aeroplanes — Engine Exhaust Tailpipe V-band Couplings
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-07R1 addresses the risk of in-flight fire caused by failure of the engine exhaust tailpipe V-band couplings on Cessna T206H airplanes. It highlights issues with the V-band clamps securing the tailpipe to the turbocharger or wastegate components and provides guidance on inspection and replacement procedures for these parts. The bulletin specifically references Cessna part number S1921-1 and approved replacement parts for Model T206H aircraft from 1998 and later.