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EASA SIB 2016-04

Mar 11, 2016

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2016-04 is a safety information bulletin addressing the carriage of personal transportation devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, commonly known as hoverboards. It applies to operators of passenger and cargo aircraft and provides guidance on the safe transport of these devices due to their fire risk. The bulletin clarifies applicable provisions under ICAO Technical Instructions and recommends safety measures for operators.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB NE-16-13

Mar 9, 2016

Continental Motors Inc. (Teledyne Continental) Reciprocating engines - Prohibited use of Sealant

The Continental Motors Inc. (Teledyne Continental) Reciprocating engines - Prohibited use of Sealant is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NE-16-13) issued by the FAA. It addresses the improper use of certain sealants, such as RTV sealants, on Continental Motors, Inc. reciprocating engines, which can lead to engine failure. This bulletin applies to airplanes equipped with Continental Motors engines operating with AVGAS, excluding Continental Titan brand and Jet-A Diesel engines that may have different sealant requirements.

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EASA SIB CE-16-09

Feb 23, 2016

Honeywell (Bendix King) KCP 220 Autopilot Computers — Open Resistor

The Honeywell (Bendix King) KCP 220 Autopilot Computers — Open Resistor Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB: CE-16-09) informs operators and maintenance personnel about a potential failure in certain Honeywell/Bendix King autopilot computers, including models KC 190/191/192/193 and KCP 220. The issue involves an open resistor (R259) that can cause inadvertent autopilot disengagement or failure to engage, with misleading annunciation to the pilot. This bulletin applies to autopilot systems such as KAP 100, KAP 150, KAP 150H, KFC 150, KFC 275, and KFC 325.

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EASA SIB 2016-03

Feb 22, 2016

Boeing MD-11 Aeroplanes - Landing Gear Struts Extended Annunciation System - Installation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2016-03 is a safety information bulletin concerning Boeing MD-11 and MD-11F aeroplanes. It addresses the installation of the Landing Gear Struts Extended Annunciation System (SEAS), which provides pilots with visual alerts when the main landing gear struts are near or at full extension during landing. This system aims to improve pilot awareness of bounced landings and enhance landing safety.

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EASA SIB CE-16-12

Feb 19, 2016

Garmin G500/G600 IFDS — Honeywell KFC275/KFC325 AP Systems — STC SA02153LA-D

The Garmin G500/G600 IFDS — Honeywell KFC275/KFC325 AP Systems — STC SA02153LA-D is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB CE-16-12) issued by the FAA on January 25, 2016. It addresses an airworthiness concern involving certain Honeywell KFC 275 and KFC 325 autopilot systems interfaced with Garmin G500/G600 Integrated Flight Deck Systems, specifically installed on aircraft such as the Socata TBM 700/850 and Pilatus PC-12. The bulletin highlights potential inappropriate pitch commands and unintentional autopilot mode disengagement due to signal translation errors in these configurations.

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EASA SIB CASA-2016-01

Jan 25, 2016

Pratt &Whitney Canada PT6A-64 and -66D Engines — Oil Discoloration associated with Carbon Particles

The document titled Pratt &Whitney Canada PT6A-64 and -66D Engines — Oil Discoloration associated with Carbon Particles is a Civil Aviation Safety Alert (CASA) issued by Transport Canada. It addresses the issue of oil discoloration caused by carbon particle contamination in Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64 and PT6A-66D engines. The alert highlights operational risks such as oil pressure fluctuations, filter clogging, and high oil temperatures linked to this contamination.

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EASA SIB 2015-03R1

Jan 19, 2016

ATR 42-400, 42-500 and 72-212A aeroplanes - Propeller / Engine Vibrations In Flight

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-03R1 is an airworthiness communication addressing propeller and engine vibrations in flight affecting ATR 42-400, 42-500, and 72-212A aeroplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand model 568F-1 propellers. The bulletin informs operators about reported damages to propeller pitch change mechanisms linked to severe vibrations during descent near maximum operating speed with power levers at flight idle. It provides guidance to improve crew awareness and recommends preventive measures to mitigate the risk of such vibrations.

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EASA SIB NE-16-01R1

Jan 15, 2016

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Engines — Low Pressure Turbine 4th Stage Vane Cluster

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB NE-16-01R1 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines equipped with low-pressure turbine (LPT) 4th stage vane clusters that have a hollow internal airfoil configuration. It alerts operators, owners, and certified repair facilities to potential structural degradation caused by hot corrosion (sulfidation) inside the vane passages, which can weaken the vanes and lead to engine failures. The bulletin specifically references PW4000-94 model engines and provides inspection guidance to detect internal corrosion.

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EASA SIB 2015-27

Dec 16, 2015

Potential Adverse Effect of Alkali Organic Salt-based Aircraft De-Icing Fluids on Anti-Icing Holdover Protection and Potential Aircraft Corrosion

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-27 addresses the potential adverse effects of alkali organic salt-based Type I aircraft de-icing fluids on anti-icing holdover protection and possible aircraft corrosion. While these fluids meet SAE AMS 1424 standards, they may reduce the viscosity of anti-icing fluids, shortening holdover times, and cause galvanic corrosion on aircraft metallic parts. This bulletin is relevant to aeroplane operators and de-icing service providers during winter ground operations.

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EASA SIB 2015-28

Dec 16, 2015

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2015-28 is a safety information bulletin addressing passenger awareness on the risks of lithium batteries carried on commercial passenger aircraft. It applies to aircraft and aerodrome operators and provides recommendations to improve passenger understanding of restrictions and safety measures related to lithium batteries and portable electronic devices powered by them. The bulletin does not specify particular aircraft or engine models but targets all operators involved in passenger air transport.

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EASA SIB CE-16-10

Dec 4, 2015

Air Tractor Inc. AT-402, -502, -602 and -802 Series Aeroplanes — Rudder Upper Hinge and Surrounding Structure

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-16-10 provides information regarding the rudder upper hinge and surrounding structure on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-402/402A/402B, AT-502/502A/502B, AT-602, and AT-802/802A airplanes. This bulletin offers inspection procedures and maintenance recommendations to address potential issues with the rudder upper hinge. The bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

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EASA SIB CE-16-11

Dec 3, 2015

Cessna (Reims) F177RG, Textron (Cessna) 177 series and 177RG Aeroplanes — Wing Lower Main Spar Cap Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB: CE-16-11 provides information about the potential for cracks and corrosion in the wing lower main spar caps near the wing root on Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna) Models 177, 177A, 177B, 177RG, and F177RG airplanes. This bulletin is informational only and does not mandate regulatory action. It alerts owners, operators, and maintenance personnel to inspect these specific Cessna 177 series aircraft for structural integrity concerns.

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EASA SIB CE-11-12R1

Dec 3, 2015

Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 - Wing Rear Spar Corrosion at Fuselage Attach Fitting

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB CE-11-12R1 addresses potential corrosion on the wing rear spar at the fuselage attach fitting of Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 airplanes. It highlights the risk of corrosion on specific parts including steel plate 66762-00 and aluminum aft spars, and references Piper Service Bulletins 789A, 977, 1006, and 1244B for inspection and mitigation. This bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action.

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EASA SIB CE-16-06

Nov 26, 2015

M7 Aerospace (formerly Fairchild, Swearingen) SA26, SA226 and SA227 Aeroplanes — Rudder Control System

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-16-06 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the rudder control system on M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA26-T/-AT, SA226-T/-T(B)/-AT/-TC, SA227-TT/-AT/-AC/-BC, and SA227-CC/-DC airplanes. It provides guidance on inspecting and maintaining the rudder bellcrank, a component made from magnesium or aluminum casting, to ensure continued airworthiness. This bulletin is not a mandatory directive but offers important safety information for these aircraft models.

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EASA SIB CE-16-07

Nov 25, 2015

Engine Mount Inspection

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-16-07 provides information regarding an airworthiness concern for Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes. It addresses inspection procedures and maintenance actions for engine mounts, specifically focusing on certain serial numbers and configurations involving engine mount gussets and supplemental type certificates.

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  • Air Tractor AT-600
  • Air Tractor AT-800

EASA SIB NM-15-24

Nov 20, 2015

Beechcraft (formerly De Havilland, Hawker Siddeley, British Aerospace, Raytheon, Hawker Beechcraft) 125 and Hawker 800, 1000 aeroplanes — MLG Tire Tread Separation

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-15-24 is an FAA advisory addressing the risk of main landing gear (MLG) tire tread separation on Beechcraft 125 and Hawker 800 and 1000 series airplanes. It alerts operators and maintenance personnel about potential damage to the hydraulic servo block mounted on the MLG retraction jack caused by debris from tire tread separation during takeoff. The affected aircraft include various Beechcraft DH.125, HS.125, BH.125, BAe.125 series, and Hawker 800 and 1000 models up to specified serial numbers.

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EASA SIB 2015-25

Nov 18, 2015

Publication of declared distances for runways where intersection take-offs take place

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-25 is a regulatory communication addressing the publication of declared distances for runways where intersection take-offs are authorized. It applies to European aerodrome competent authorities and operators, emphasizing the need to publish accurate declared distances in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) to support flight crew performance calculations. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine types but focuses on aerodrome operational data.

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EASA SIB 2015-26

Nov 18, 2015

WITHDRAWN - SEE THE REMARKS

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-26 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing potential interference with the removal of overwing emergency exit hatches on Gulfstream G280, G200, and G150 aircraft modified with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Cabin Interior Supplemental Type Certificates. The bulletin highlights an issue where cable ties securing wiring harness connectors on the emergency exit doors may obstruct hatch removal. This bulletin provides guidance to maintenance and operational personnel to prevent such interference.

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EASA SIB CE-16-02

Nov 17, 2015

Allied Ag Cat (formerly Schweizer, Grumman) G-164 with TPE331 Engine — Engine Mount Cracking

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB CE-16-02 addresses engine mount cracking concerns in Allied Ag Cat Models G-164A, G-164B, and G-164C airplanes converted to Honeywell TPE331 turboprop engines. It informs owners and operators about fatigue cracking found in the forward engine mount weld areas of these converted aircraft. The bulletin provides inspection recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.

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EASA SIB 2015-24

Nov 10, 2015

SIRS Magnetic Standby Compasses - Material Degradation of Lead and Socket Assembly

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-24 is an airworthiness bulletin addressing material degradation issues in the lead and socket assemblies of SIRS Magnetic Standby Compasses. The bulletin applies to various aircraft fitted with these compasses, including models from Beechcraft, Bombardier, Airbus Helicopters, Airbus, Sukhoi, Dassault, ATR, Gulfstream, Fokker, Bell Helicopters, BAE Systems, Embraer, Pilatus, and SAAB. It reports incidents of fumes and small flames caused by defective lead assemblies manufactured in July 2011.

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