EASA Regulations for Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. SA226

EASA SIB SAIB-2026-15

Forward Pressure Bulkhead

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-15 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing cracking and missing rivets on the forward pressure bulkhead of Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. SA226 and SA227 series airplanes, commonly known as Merlin, Metro, and Metroliner aircraft. This bulletin informs operators and owners about potential structural issues without mandating corrective action. The affected aircraft were originally certified under Swearingen, Fairchild Aircraft, and M7 Aerospace type certificates.