EASA SIB 2015-26: WITHDRAWN - SEE THE REMARKS

What to do

Maintenance organizations and operators of Gulfstream G280, G200, and G150 aircraft modified with the relevant STCs should inform all maintenance and operational staff to avoid securing emergency exit door wiring connectors with cable ties or similar devices. They should verify the wire harness routing and connector installation to ensure connectors can be disconnected without obstruction and correct any improper installations found. No mandatory compliance deadline is specified as this is an informational bulletin.

Summary

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-26 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing potential interference with the removal of overwing emergency exit hatches on Gulfstream G280, G200, and G150 aircraft modified with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Cabin Interior Supplemental Type Certificates. The bulletin highlights an issue where cable ties securing wiring harness connectors on the emergency exit doors may obstruct hatch removal. This bulletin provides guidance to maintenance and operational personnel to prevent such interference.

What changed

EASA SIB 2015-26 introduces awareness of a wiring harness installation issue where cable ties improperly secure connectors on emergency exit doors, potentially preventing hatch removal. It does not mandate corrective action but recommends verifying and correcting the wire harness routing and connector installation to ensure unobstructed disconnection. The bulletin clarifies that this issue is not currently considered an unsafe condition warranting an Airworthiness Directive.

Why it matters

This bulletin matters because improper securing of wiring connectors with cable ties can obstruct emergency exit hatch removal, potentially delaying emergency egress or routine maintenance. Operators and maintenance organizations need to be aware of this issue to avoid operational disruptions and ensure compliance with Supplemental Type Certificate requirements. Addressing this issue proactively supports safety and maintenance efficiency without regulatory enforcement.