Hawker Beechcraft Model 390 aeroplanes / Goose Neck Type Latches, Replacement.
- Published
AI-generated summary of the official EASA document. Verify against the PDF before acting.
What to do
Operators of Hawker Beechcraft Model 390 airplanes are recommended to incorporate Service Bulletin SB 52-3864 to replace the original goose neck latches with the rotary pin style latches. Until the retrofit is completed, pilots should follow the procedures in Hawker Beechcraft Safety Communique #279 Rev. 1 for proper door closure and inspection. All pilots must ensure that cabin doors, baggage doors, engine cowlings, and fuel caps are securely latched before flight.
Summary
Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB CE-09-41 is an FAA information bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern on Hawker Beechcraft Model 390 airplanes. It recommends replacing the goose neck type latches on the aft baggage and maintenance doors with a redesigned rotary pin style latch as detailed in Service Bulletin SB 52-3864. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.
What changed
SAIB CE-09-41 introduces a recommendation to retrofit the aft baggage and maintenance doors of Hawker Beechcraft Model 390 airplanes with new rotary pin style latches to replace the original goose neck type latches. This change follows multiple in-flight losses of aft baggage doors since 2003 and aims to prevent future occurrences by adopting the latch design specified in Service Bulletin SB 52-3864.
Why it matters
This bulletin is important for operators and maintenance personnel because lost aft baggage doors can cause damage to the aircraft and pose safety risks to people and property on the ground. Implementing the latch replacement improves aircraft security and reduces the risk of door loss during flight, enhancing overall operational safety and reducing potential repair costs.
Get the next one by email
New ADs and bulletins for Hawker Beechcraft 390, summarized like this page, every Monday.