EASA Regulations for RUAG Model 228

EASA SIB 2008-42

RUAG (formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 228 series - Nose Landing Gear Inspection / Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-42 is an informational bulletin addressing the nose landing gear inspection and replacement for RUAG (formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 228 series aircraft, including models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212. It references the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) Germany Airworthiness Directive D-2008-149, which mandates borescope inspections and potential replacement of the nose landing gear due to manufacturing defects. This bulletin informs operators and maintenance organizations about the safety issue without imposing mandatory requirements under EASA authority.