EASA SIB 2015-17R1
Unreliable Airspeed Indication at High Altitude/ Manual Handling at High Altitude
EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-17R01 is an operations bulletin addressing unreliable airspeed indication and manual handling challenges at high altitude for aeroplanes with maximum cruising altitudes above FL300. It highlights risks associated with pitot blockage due to high altitude icing and the resulting autopilot and autothrottle disconnections, particularly affecting fly-by-wire aircraft. The bulletin emphasizes pilot awareness and training to maintain safe flight control under these conditions.