EASA SIB 2009-22R1: WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

What to do

Aircraft operators should refer to ICAO Doc. 9481-AN/928 to develop or update their fire-fighting procedures specific to lithium battery fires in PEDs. They should tailor these procedures to their operational context, ensuring cabin crew are trained on the recommended checklists. No mandatory compliance deadline is specified, but proactive adoption of these recommendations is advised to enhance safety.

Summary

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2009-22R1 provides updated guidance on fighting fires caused by lithium type batteries in Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) aboard aircraft. It applies to all aircraft operators and references ICAO Doc. 9481-AN/928 for detailed emergency response procedures. This bulletin revises the original SIB 2009-22 issued in 2009 and aligns with EU air operations regulations and associated ED Decisions covering various commercial and non-commercial operations.

What changed

EASA SIB 2009-22R1 revises the original 2009 bulletin by incorporating updated guidance material from EU air operations regulations and ED Decisions issued in 2014. It references the 2015-2016 edition of ICAO Doc. 9481, which includes detailed cabin crew checklists for handling PED fires. The revision enhances the existing safety information with more comprehensive emergency response guidance.

Why it matters

This bulletin is important for aviation professionals as it provides non-mandatory but recommended procedures to mitigate the risks of lithium battery fires in aircraft cabins. Operators, maintenance, and compliance teams benefit from aligning their emergency response protocols with internationally recognized standards, improving passenger and crew safety. It supports consistent handling of dangerous goods incidents involving PED batteries across different types of air operations.