EASA SIB 2011-06: WITHDRAWNÂ - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

What to do

Owners, operators, and maintenance organizations of affected Gulfstream Astra and G100 aircraft should promptly comply with the actions specified in CAAI AD 31-06-11-05, including modifications to the Warning & Caution Lights Panel and related AFM changes. Compliance should be prioritized rather than delayed until the previously allowed 250 flight hours after 10 June 2009. For further information, stakeholders should contact EASA or Gulfstream Aerospace customer support.

Summary

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2011-06 provides information regarding the separation of the Main Entry Door (MED) during flight on Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model 1125 Astra Westwind, Astra SPX, and G100 aircraft. The bulletin addresses an incident involving a Gulfstream G100/Astra where the MED opened and separated during climb-out, with no injuries reported. It references related airworthiness directives issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) and adopted by EASA and FAA.

What changed

This bulletin informs operators about the incident and highlights the importance of compliance with existing CAAI ADs 52-06-11-08 and 31-06-11-05, which mandate modifications to the Warning & Caution Lights Panel and Airplane Flight Manual changes. It also notes that recommendations are no longer mandatory but encourages prompt compliance to prevent similar occurrences.

Why it matters

The bulletin is important for aviation professionals as it underscores the safety risk posed by the inadvertent opening and separation of the MED during flight, which could compromise aircraft integrity and safety. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must be aware of the existing AD requirements to ensure aircraft are properly modified and to avoid potential incidents.