Passenger/Crew Doors: Liberty Aerospace Inc. XL-2
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What to do
Owners and maintenance personnel should install the new rear tapered door pin in accordance with Liberty Aerospace Service Bulletin SB-09-003 during the next scheduled maintenance. Additionally, operators should update the airplane flight manual as soon as possible to include the revised door check procedures. There is no mandatory compliance deadline specified.
Summary
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-10-16 addresses an issue with the passenger and crew doors on Liberty Aerospace Inc. Model XL-2 airplanes. It informs owners and operators about incidents of doors opening in flight due to improper latching, but does not mandate regulatory action. The bulletin provides safety information and recommendations to enhance door security.
What changed
This bulletin introduces a recommendation to install a new rear tapered door pin on the Liberty Aerospace XL-2 doors to facilitate easier and more secure latching. It also advises updating the airplane flight manual with additional checklist notes and warnings to ensure pilots verify door pin engagement before takeoff.
Why it matters
This information is important for aviation professionals because improperly latched doors can open during flight, potentially causing damage to the aircraft or injury on the ground. Operators and maintenance personnel need to be aware of the risk and take preventive measures to maintain safety and avoid in-flight door openings.
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