EASA SIB 2008-06
WITHDRAWN - FAA SAIB TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE
Summary
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-06 is a safety advisory related to unapproved parts installed in Honeywell IVA-81A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) Vertical Speed Indicators. This notice applies to Honeywell IVA-81A units installed on transport category aircraft and references FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-08-12. It informs aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors about the need to inspect these units for unapproved parts and ensure conformity with the approved type design.
What Changed
This Safety Information Notice highlights the issue of unapproved parts found in Honeywell IVA-81A TCAS II Vertical Speed Indicators. It transfers the FAA SAIB NM-08-12 information to the EASA platform for awareness and advises stakeholders to inspect and rectify any non-conforming parts. The notice does not introduce new regulations but serves as an informational update.
Why It Matters
Ensuring that Honeywell IVA-81A TCAS II Vertical Speed Indicators contain only approved parts is critical for maintaining the reliability and safety of collision avoidance systems on transport category aircraft. For operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors, this notice emphasizes the importance of compliance to avoid potential safety risks and regulatory issues related to unapproved components.
What To Do
Affected stakeholders should inspect Honeywell IVA-81A TCAS II Vertical Speed Indicators for unapproved parts as identified in the referenced FAA SAIB NM-08-12. Any units found with unapproved parts must be brought back into conformity with the approved type design. For further information or clarification, contact the EASA Airworthiness Directives, Safety Management and Research Section via the provided email.
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