EASA SIB BEA-2023-03
Operation in Icing Conditions — Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
The Special Airworthiness Bulletin BEA Nº 2023-03 provides information on the operation of the Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100) ice protection system and emphasizes the importance of adhering to the manufacturer's standard operating procedures during icing conditions. It reviews three accidents involving the EMB-500 where improper use or deactivation of the wing and stabilizer de-ice system contributed to stalls and hard landings. The bulletin also explains the effects of ice formation on aircraft performance and details the EMB-500's ice protection and stall warning systems.