EASA AD G-2022-0009
SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED — Lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3 and Mk 4, Type 105 Mk 1 — Inspection
Summary
Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2022-0009 addresses inspection requirements for Survitec Group Limited lifejackets Type 102 Mk 3, 102 Mk 4, and 105 Mk 1 used on aircraft. The directive applies to lifejackets manufactured between 1 October 2018 and 30 April 2019 and aims to ensure correct lifejacket packing and usage for adults, crew, and infants.
What Changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces a mandatory one-time inspection of the specified Survitec lifejackets to verify correct packing and prevent the use of incorrect lifejackets for passengers. It requires reporting inspection results to the manufacturer and prohibits installation of uninspected lifejackets.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation operators and maintenance organizations to prevent safety risks caused by passengers receiving lifejackets unsuitable for their size category. Ensuring compliance maintains regulatory airworthiness standards and passenger safety onboard aircraft.
What To Do
Operators must inspect all affected Survitec lifejackets within four months of the effective date according to Alert Service Bulletin 25-207-A. Any discrepancies require removal and replacement with serviceable parts. Inspection results must be reported to Survitec within 30 days after inspection completion.
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