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EASA SIB 2008-21
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-21 addresses safety concerns related to FOLA Airsafe Sweden AB life vests, specifically types A-190 and A-290. The notice highlights a manufacturing issue involving incorrect zippers that could cause uncontrolled inflation of these life vests. This applies to all aircraft carrying these life vests, whether installed or carried as personal equipment.
EASA SIB 2008-18
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-18 clarifies the validity of Form 1 approval certificates issued by JAR 145 organisations located in JAA Member States that are not EU or EFTA members. It specifies that only EASA Part-145 approved organisations or those with equivalent bilateral agreements can issue valid EASA Form 1 release certificates. This notice affects maintenance releases and the acceptance of release documents for aircraft components under EASA Part-145 regulations.
EASA SIB 2008-17
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-17 is an informational notice regarding engine rotating group parts and components that have been improperly maintained and returned to service. It references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-S20071128005 and applies to any aircraft and engines with affected engine rotating group parts, though specific aircraft types and engine models are not identified. The notice informs aviation professionals about the risks associated with these unapproved parts.
EASA SIB 2008-16
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-16 is a safety information notice addressing Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and component parts that have been improperly returned to service with fraudulent documentation. The notice references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. S2007-00727004 and applies to any aircraft and engines with affected APUs and components, although specific aircraft types and engine models are not identified. This document informs aviation professionals about the risks associated with these unapproved parts.
EASA SIB 2008-08
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-08 addresses the failure of fuel filler caps leading to fuel contamination, specifically referencing a fatal accident involving a Piper PA-38-112 'Tomahawk' caused by water contamination in the fuel. The notice applies to all aircraft with upward- or side-facing fuel filler openings and highlights the risks associated with deteriorated fuel cap sealing mechanisms. It provides guidance on inspection and maintenance practices to prevent water ingress and fuel contamination.
EASA SIB 2008-06
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-06 is a safety advisory related to unapproved parts installed in Honeywell IVA-81A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) Vertical Speed Indicators. This notice applies to Honeywell IVA-81A units installed on transport category aircraft and references FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-08-12. It informs aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors about the need to inspect these units for unapproved parts and ensure conformity with the approved type design.
EASA SIB 2007-41
Transport Canada Advisory AV-2007-05 is a service difficulty advisory concerning Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A series engines, addressing the issue of Electrical Discharge Damage (EDD) to the No.1 bearing. This advisory applies to any aircraft equipped with these engines and highlights the risk of in-flight shutdowns and costly component replacements due to electrical arcing damage. The advisory is supported by EASA Safety Information Notice 2007-41 and provides information on the nature and causes of EDD in these engines.
EASA SIB 2007-42
Transport Canada Advisory AV-2007-06 is a service difficulty advisory addressing compressor turbine blade failures in Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114 and -114A engines. The advisory highlights inflight shutdowns and damage caused by blade failures, emphasizing the importance of proper engine maintenance and power management. It applies to any aircraft equipped with these engine models.
EASA SIB 2007-35
FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-07-46 is an informational bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern related to the installation of bulkhead universal fittings in hydraulic pump ports. It highlights issues with improper installation causing hydraulic fluid leaks due to o-ring damage. This bulletin applies to any aircraft equipped with these bulkhead universal fittings and references standards for proper installation.
EASA SIB 2007-29
FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NM-07-52 addresses false warnings from lavatory ionization fire/smoke detectors installed on transport category aircraft. The bulletin highlights that these detectors may trigger false alarms if the cabin becomes over-pressurized, which can lead to unnecessary emergency procedures. This issue is relevant to all transport category airplanes equipped with such detectors.
EASA SIB 2007-18
The document titled Equipment/Furnishings - Horizontal Net SRFW HN1 - Removal from Service FOCA Switzerland Airworthiness Directive No. HB-2007-295 is an EASA Safety Information Notice addressing the removal from service of the SRFW HN1 Horizontal Nets. These nets are used as rescue equipment on various helicopter types and are covered under FOCA Switzerland Supplemental Type Certificate No: Z 25-60-03. The notice informs aviation professionals about the safety concerns related to these nets and references the FOCA Switzerland AD HB-2007-295 for detailed instructions.
EASA SIB 2007-17R1
EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2007 - 17 R1 addresses the incorrect speed rating stated in ARTEX ELT manuals for the Rod Antenna P/N 110-338 used in aircraft ELT systems. The manuals incorrectly list the antenna speed rating as 450 knots, while the correct rating is 350 knots according to ARTEX documentation. This notice applies to aircraft equipped with the ARTEX Rod Antenna P/N 110-338 for their Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT).
EASA SIB 2006-03
EASA Safety Information 2006-03 is a safety communication addressing unauthorized repairs to Messier-Bugatti carbon brakes with part numbers C20225, C20449, C20524, C20534, C20194, and C20210. The document highlights that third-party repairs not approved by Messier-Bugatti or EASA invalidate the ETSO Authorisation for these carbon brakes. This issue affects the safety and performance of the brakes used on aircraft equipped with these parts.