Lockable Gascolator Drain Valves
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What to do
Owners and operators of aircraft with lockable gascolator fuel drain valves should review and implement the safety recommendations provided in the UK CAA Safety Notice SN–2021/005 V2. No compliance deadlines or mandatory actions are specified, but vigilance in ensuring valves are properly secured is advised. For further information, stakeholders can contact the EASA Safety Information Section via the provided email.
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2021-09 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the risk of engine power loss due to lockable gascolator fuel drain valves being inadvertently left latched open. This safety information applies to all aircraft equipped with lockable gascolator fuel drain valves, primarily affecting general aviation aircraft. The bulletin raises awareness based on a related UK Civil Aviation Authority Safety Notice but does not mandate any regulatory action.
What changed
EASA SIB No. 2021-09 introduces awareness of a generic safety concern regarding lockable gascolator drain valves that may be left open, potentially causing engine power loss. It does not impose new mandatory requirements or airworthiness directives but endorses the recommendations from the UK CAA Safety Notice SN–2021/005 V2.
Why it matters
This bulletin is important for aviation professionals because it highlights a potential safety risk that could lead to engine power loss, especially in general aviation aircraft. Operators and maintenance personnel need to be aware of this issue to prevent inadvertent operational errors. Although not mandatory, following the recommendations can enhance flight safety and reduce the risk of incidents related to fuel drain valve mismanagement.
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