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EASA AD US-2017-24-10
FAA Airworthiness Directive 2017-24-10 is a final rule affecting certain Boeing 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes. It addresses reports of cracking in a specific fuselage frame inner chord and mandates repetitive inspections, material identification, and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity.
EASA SIB CE-18-06
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-06 addresses an airworthiness concern for Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-401B, AT-402B, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-504, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A with specific serial numbers prior to certain limits. The bulletin focuses on the rudder control system, specifically the bolts and nuts through the vertical fin rear spar. It provides information and recommendations but does not mandate compliance.
EASA AD 2017-0149R1
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0149R1 is a regulatory document addressing the CFM International CFM56-3 series engines installed on Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 aircraft. It mandates repetitive checks of the variable stator vane (VSV) actuating system to detect corrosion-related issues that could cause loss of engine thrust control. The directive provides instructions for inspection, corrective actions, and optional terminating actions to ensure continued airworthiness.
EASA AD US-2017-22-10
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2017-22-10 addresses certain Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400F, and 747-8F series airplanes. This directive mandates the replacement of fastener assemblies on the crew access ladder handrails due to reported failures. The directive aims to prevent potential serious or fatal injuries resulting from loose fastener assemblies.
EASA AD CF-2017-35
Airworthiness Directive CF-2017-35 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-400, -401, and -402 aircraft, serial numbers 4001 and subsequent. It introduces a new operational check for the ground spoiler switches in the power lever module to prevent uncommanded spoiler deployment during take-off. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by addressing a known issue with faulty switches that could cause runway excursions.
EASA AD 2017-0238
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0238 is an airworthiness directive issued for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters of all serial numbers. It addresses an issue related to erroneous low rotor RPM indication during One Engine Inoperative (OEI) conditions. The directive mandates updates to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual emergency procedures to mitigate risks associated with this condition.
EASA SIB 2017-20
EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2017-20 is a safety information bulletin addressing the issue of slow rotation rates during take-off for 4-engine wide-body aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights safety concerns identified from investigations of incidents involving these aircraft types operating near maximum take-off weight on limitative runways. It aims to raise awareness among operators, approved training organisations, and competent authorities about the risks associated with slow rotation during take-off.
EASA SIB 2017-19
EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) No. 2017-19 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing the pilot and co-pilot seat secondary stop modification for Textron Aviation single-engine aeroplanes manufactured by Cessna and Reims. The bulletin applies to aircraft identified in Cessna Service Bulletin SEB07-5 Revision 6 dated 11 June 2015. It informs operators about the installation of a secondary seat stop to prevent uncommanded rearward seat movement.
EASA SIB CE-18-05
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-18-05 is an FAA advisory regarding Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles installed in general aviation aircraft. It highlights concerns about these extinguishers potentially clogging or requiring excessive force to discharge, which could cause failure during fire emergencies. The bulletin references a recall issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission affecting 134 models manufactured between 1973 and 2017.
EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-08R18
The document titled 'Airspace of Afghanistan' is a safety advisory concerning the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR OAKX) and the entire Afghanistan airspace. It highlights a high risk to civil aviation operations below flight level 320 due to ongoing security threats from extremist non-state actors and limited Air Traffic Service capabilities. This advisory applies broadly to all civil aircraft operating in the affected airspace.
EASA SIB NE-17-27
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-17-27 provides information regarding Wencor PMA main engine fuel filters, part number 5905587WE, used on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series engines including models PW118 through PW127. This bulletin alerts operators and maintenance facilities about a quality issue involving excess blue epoxy found on some fuel filters, which could potentially affect fuel flow. The bulletin applies to multi-engine aircraft equipped with these engines but does not mandate corrective action.
EASA SIB SW-17-29
The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-17-29 provides guidance on inspecting landing gear dampers for Sikorsky (Schweizer, Hughes) 269C, 269C-1, 269D, and 269D Configuration "A" model rotorcraft. It highlights Alert Service Bulletins issued by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation recommending a one-time Load/Stroke Test of the landing gear dampers to prevent ground resonance issues. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.
EASA SIB CE-17-22
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-17-22 is an informational document issued by the FAA concerning Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes, specifically serial numbers -0550 through -0600 and -4026 through -4029. It addresses an airworthiness concern related to the aileron bell crank attach plates and provides inspection procedures and maintenance recommendations. This bulletin does not mandate regulatory action but serves to inform owners and operators about potential issues with the aileron control system.
EASA SIB CE-17-19
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-17-19 is an FAA information bulletin addressing installation concerns for the Sandia SAE5-35 and Garmin GAE 43 cabin altitude encoders used in various airplanes. It highlights potential airworthiness issues related to certain installation configurations of these encoders, which provide altitude data to avionics displays. The bulletin does not apply to any specific aircraft model but references installations on Piper airplanes in related investigations.
EASA SIB 2017-15
EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2017-15 is a safety information bulletin addressing the carriage of passengers on helicopters. It applies to all helicopter pilot license holders, National Airworthiness Authorities, Air Training Organisations, and personnel involved in helicopter operations. The bulletin emphasizes managing passenger expectations and delivering pre-flight safety briefings to reduce pilot workload and distractions during flight.
EASA SIB NM-17-24
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-17-24 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing potential weld failures in seat back frames of HAECO Cabin Solutions seats and seating systems installed on certain Transport Category Airplanes, including Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777F models. The bulletin highlights reports of cracking in the welds that could lead to failure but does not mandate regulatory action. It provides guidance on inspection and replacement procedures to maintain compliance with passenger safety regulations.
EASA SIB 2017-14
EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2017-14 provides guidance on Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) for turbine-powered aeroplanes with a maximum certified take-off mass of less than 5,700 kg and seating for six to nine passengers. The bulletin references regulatory opinions and accident reports to highlight the importance of TAWS in reducing controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents. It applies primarily to small commercial turbine-powered aircraft operating under instrument and visual flight rules.
EASA CZIB CZIB-2017-07R18
The document titled Airspace of Yemen – Sana’a Flight Information Region is a regulatory communication addressing the high-risk security situation in the airspace of Yemen, specifically the Sana’a Flight Information Region (FIR OYSC). It applies to air operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and third Country Operators authorized by EASA operating to, from, or within the EU. The document highlights a high risk for operations at all altitudes in the Yemen airspace except for routes in the maritime part of FIR Sana’a east of route B400, where the risk is medium.
EASA SIB NE-16-19
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-16-19 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing turbine engine compressor section stator nozzle distress in Honeywell Inc. TPE331-10 and TPE331-11 series turboprop engines. It alerts operators and maintenance personnel to 1st stage turbine blade failures linked to nozzle vane burn-through and provides additional inspection guidance to prevent these failures. The bulletin supplements Honeywell Service Bulletin TPE331-73-0284 and does not mandate regulatory action.
EASA SIB CE-17-25
The Textron Aviation Inc. (formerly Cessna, Reims) 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 188, and 208 Aeroplanes - Elevator Torque Tube — Inspections for Cracks and Corrosion is a Safety Information Bulletin focused on airworthiness. It addresses the need for inspections of the elevator torque tube on specified Textron Aviation aircraft models to detect cracks and corrosion that could affect flight safety.