EASA Regulations & Airworthiness Directives

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EASA SIB CE-11-29R1

Cessna 414A and 421C, if modified by S-TEC Corporation STC - Flight Control System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-29R1 addresses flight control system concerns for Cessna 414A and 421C aircraft modified by S-TEC Corporation Supplemental Type Certificates SA08996AC-D, SA7787SW-D, and SA7790SW-D with optional trim installed. The bulletin provides guidance on inspecting rudder trim tab blocks and phenolic blocks along the flight control system to prevent wear and ensure proper rudder travel. This information bulletin is advisory and does not mandate regulatory action.

Oct 25, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtCessna 414ACessna 421C

EASA SIB 2011-26

Bombardier (formerly Canadair) CL-600-2B19 - Heading Deviations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-26 is an advisory document addressing possible heading deviations in Bombardier (formerly Canadair) CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet aircraft caused by surface magnetic anomalies. It references FAA Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 11006 and applies to all serial numbers of the CL-600-2B19. The bulletin highlights the risk of heading discrepancies during surface operations in areas with known or suspected magnetic field anomalies and supports FAA recommendations to mitigate these risks.

Oct 21, 2011
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtBombardier CL-600-2B19

EASA SIB AV-11-2011

EMBRAER ERJ 170/175 and ERJ 190/195 Aeroplanes - Flap or Slat Torque Tubes Improper Installation

The document titled EMBRAER ERJ 170/175 and ERJ 190/195 Aeroplanes - Flap or Slat Torque Tubes Improper Installation is an Aviation Alert (AV Nº 11/2011) issued on October 4, 2011. It addresses the correct installation of flap and slat torque tubes on EMBRAER ERJ-170/175 and ERJ-190/195 airplanes to prevent system failures. The alert informs operators about revisions to Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks related to these components.

Oct 6, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ 170Embraer ERJ 175Embraer ERJ 190Embraer ERJ 195

EASA SIB SW-11-61

Honeywell International (formerly Bendix King) KRA 405B Radar Altimeter — Erroneous Altitude Information

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-11-61 addresses a potential undetected failure condition in the Honeywell International (formerly Bendix King) KRA 405B Radar Altimeter. This condition may cause the radar altimeter to provide erroneous altitude information without warning, affecting aircraft systems that rely on radar altitude data. The bulletin applies to aircraft equipped with the KRA 405B Radar Altimeter system.

Oct 5, 2011
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenance

EASA SIB NM-11-60

Hawker Beechcraft (formerly Raytheon, British Aerospace) BAe125 and Hawker Series aeroplanes — Nose Landing Gear Drag Stay Assembly

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-11-60 issued by the FAA addresses an airworthiness concern related to the nose landing gear drag stay assembly on certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation BAe.125 Series 800A, 800B, 1000A, and 1000B airplanes, as well as Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP, and 1000 models. The bulletin informs operators about issues with slow extension of the nose landing gear and provides guidance for modification to improve performance.

Oct 4, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtHawker Beechcraft BAe125 Series 800AHawker Beechcraft BAe125 Series 800BHawker Beechcraft BAe125 Series 1000AHawker Beechcraft BAe125 Series 1000BHawker Beechcraft Hawker 750Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XPHawker Beechcraft Hawker 850XPHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XPHawker Beechcraft Hawker 1000

EASA SIB SAFO11008

Robinson R44 helicopters — Hydraulic Flight Control System Boost Servos

Robinson R44 helicopters — Hydraulic Flight Control System Boost Servos is a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 11008) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. It addresses concerns regarding the hydraulic-boost servos on hydraulic system-equipped Robinson R44 helicopters following a fatal accident in Australia. The alert highlights the Australian Transport Safety Bureau's Safety Advisory Notice AO-2011-016-SAN-001 related to potential issues with flight control system components.

Sep 19, 2011
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceRobinson R44

EASA SIB CE-11-57

Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400 and AT-402 Series Aeroplanes — Engine Mount Section

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-57 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern for Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes. It highlights the need for inspections of the engine mount attach tubes for fatigue cracking, particularly at the left hand firewall attach location, but does not mandate regulatory action. The bulletin provides guidance on inspection procedures and reporting for affected aircraft under Type Certificate Data Sheets A9SW and A17SW.

Sep 16, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-400AAir Tractor AT-402Air Tractor AT-402AAir Tractor AT-402B

EASA SIB 2011-25

Repair and/or Fabric Recovering of Rudder and Elevator

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-25 addresses the repair and fabric recovering of rudders and elevators on RUAG Aerospace Dornier 228 series aeroplanes. It highlights incidents where fabric skin detached due to improper attachment not following the Structural Repair Manual and Aircraft Maintenance Manual procedures. The bulletin provides guidance to ensure repairs and fabric recoveries are performed correctly to maintain airworthiness.

Sep 16, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtRUAG Aerospace Dornier 228

EASA SIB NE-11-54

Continental Motors (formerly TCM) Engines - Propeller Strikes and Hydraulic Locks

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB NE-11-54 is an FAA advisory regarding Continental Motors (formerly Teledyne Continental Motors) direct drive and geared reciprocating engines. It addresses recommended inspections following propeller strikes or hydraulic lock incidents to ensure engine safety and reliability. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.

Sep 13, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB CE-11-50

Cirrus Design Corporation SR20, SR22 and SR22T Aeroplanes — Partial Asymmetric Flap and Flap Actuator Over-Extension

The Cirrus Design Corporation SR20, SR22 and SR22T Aeroplanes — Partial Asymmetric Flap and Flap Actuator Over-Extension is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin issued by the FAA to alert owners and installers about a flap actuator over-extension issue affecting Cirrus SR20, SR22, and SR22T aircraft. This bulletin highlights a potential flap actuator rod end bending and partial asymmetric flap condition that could occur due to a 0-percent proximity sensor failure. The bulletin provides information and recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.

Sep 6, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtCirrus SR20Cirrus SR22Cirrus SR22T

EASA SIB CE-11-49

Air Tractor, Inc. AT-802, AT-802A Elevator Tab Control System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-49 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the elevator tab control system on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. It highlights an airworthiness concern related to the elevator trim actuator attach clamp assembly bracket and provides guidance on inspection and lubrication of the elevator trim control system. The bulletin is not mandatory and does not constitute an airworthiness directive.

Sep 1, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-802Air Tractor AT-802A

EASA SIB AV-06-2011

SUPERSEDED BY ANAC Flight Alert (FA) No. 24/2012

The ANAC Flight Alert AV Nº 06/2011, issued on August 18, 2011, addresses the risk of brake carbon disk failure on EMBRAER ERJ-170/175 and ERJ-190/195 aircraft. It informs operators about potential damage to carbon disk brakes that can lead to debris contamination on runways and possible engine ingestion or landing gear malfunction. The document provides updated inspection procedures to detect and prevent brake disintegration events.

Sep 1, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtEmbraer ERJ-170Embraer ERJ-175Embraer ERJ-190Embraer ERJ-195

EASA SIB 2011-22

Ground and Airborne Icing

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-22 titled 'Ground and Airborne Icing' addresses safety concerns related to aircraft operations in freezing rain and freezing drizzle conditions. It applies to all aircraft certificated in any category and highlights that some aircraft certified under Appendix C to CS 25 may not be adequately protected against super-cooled large droplets (SLD) icing conditions. The bulletin provides guidance for European operators and flight crews to enhance safety during ground and airborne icing scenarios.

Jul 28, 2011
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2011-21

Aircraft with Floats - Safety Best Industry Practices

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-21 is a safety advisory addressing all aircraft equipped with floats, including floatplanes and helicopters. It endorses Transport Canada Civil Aviation's Safety Alert CASA 2011-03, which promotes voluntary adoption of best industry practices to enhance floatplane safety. The bulletin highlights the importance of safety measures such as personal flotation devices and emergency egress training.

Jul 19, 2011
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtTraining

EASA SIB CE-11-43

American Champion (formerly Bellanca, Aeronca) Model 7 and 8 series aeroplanes - Possible Interference with Flight Controls

Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-43 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing possible flight control interference in American Champion Aircraft Corporation Models 7EC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes. The bulletin highlights incidents where loose objects, such as emergency door jettison pins and seat belt buckle components, caused partial control jams during flight. It provides safety information and service letter references to mitigate these risks.

Jul 19, 2011
Safety Information BulletinSafety MgmtMaintenanceAmerican Champion 7ECAmerican Champion 7ECAAmerican Champion 7GCAAAmerican Champion 7GCBCAmerican Champion 7KCABAmerican Champion 8KCABAmerican Champion 8GCBC

EASA SIB 2011-17

Disassembly of Engines following In-Flight Shutdown with Indication of Critical Part Failure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2011-17 provides guidance on the disassembly of engines following an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) when there is an indication of critical part failure. It applies to maintenance and continued airworthiness management organisations working on engines with critical parts installed on commercial air transport aircraft. The bulletin highlights the importance of a forensic teardown to investigate failures of critical engine parts, such as turbines and rotors, to ensure thorough root cause analysis and proper handling of affected components.

Jul 19, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB SW-11-31R1

Honeywell MK XXII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) - Software Update

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-11-31R1 is an FAA informational bulletin regarding the Honeywell MK XXII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) installed on rotorcraft. It addresses a software update needed to correct an issue where the system may fail to announce loss of certain functions, potentially reducing the effectiveness of predictive terrain warnings. This bulletin applies specifically to rotorcraft equipped with the Honeywell MK XXII EGPWS system.

Jul 19, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt

EASA SIB 2009-10R1

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2009-10R1 is a withdrawn bulletin originally addressing the monitoring of take-off slats and flaps settings during departure for all aeroplanes equipped with these devices and operated under a Flight Crew Operating Manual or equivalent. It specifically referenced incidents involving McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 (MD-80) and Boeing 737 aircraft families where improper take-off configuration contributed to accidents. The bulletin provided safety recommendations to improve operational procedures and checklist effectiveness to prevent take-off configuration errors.

Jul 5, 2011
Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-80Boeing 737

EASA SIB CE-11-41

Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400 and AT-500 Series - Fuselage-to-Wing Attachment Fittings

The Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400 and AT-500 Series - Fuselage-to-Wing Attachment Fittings Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB: CE-11-41) informs owners and operators of Air Tractor AT-300, AT-400, and AT-500 series aircraft about potential fatigue cracking in the fuselage frame wing attach tubes. This bulletin covers models including AT-300, AT-301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-401A, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, AT-402B, AT-501, AT-502, AT-502A, AT-502B, AT-503, AT-503A, and AT-504. It provides inspection guidance but does not mandate regulatory action.

Jul 4, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAir Tractor AT-300Air Tractor AT-301Air Tractor AT-302Air Tractor AT-400Air Tractor AT-400AAir Tractor AT-401Air Tractor AT-401AAir Tractor AT-401BAir Tractor AT-402Air Tractor AT-402AAir Tractor AT-402BAir Tractor AT-501Air Tractor AT-502Air Tractor AT-502AAir Tractor AT-502BAir Tractor AT-503Air Tractor AT-503AAir Tractor AT-504

EASA SIB 2011-13

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE. Topic addressed by EASA SIB 2011-15R3

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE is an EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) 2011-13 addressing issues with Mode S transponders installed on various aircraft types including those certificated under FAR, JAR, and CS Parts 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31HB, VLA, or VLR. The bulletin highlights occurrences of complete or intermittent loss of detection by Mode S SSR interrogators due to installation deficiencies, maintenance errors, or equipment failures. It provides guidance for ground testing of transponders and emphasizes that the issue does not currently warrant an Airworthiness Directive.

Jul 4, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety Mgmt