EASA Regulations for Gippsland Aeronautics GA8

EASA AD GA8-3-Amdt4

Forward Cargo Door Slide - Inspection

The Commonwealth of Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority Airworthiness Directive AD/GA8/3 Amdt 4 addresses the forward cargo door slide on Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Series Aeroplanes. It mandates compliance with the manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin SB-GA8-2005-23 Issue 8 dated 11 October 2023 to ensure the safety and integrity of the cargo door mechanism. This directive aims to prevent potential in-flight door detachment caused by excessive wear.