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EASA SIB NE-15-19

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

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-15-19 provides information regarding potential cracks in the low pressure turbine (LPT) 4th stage vane of certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines. Affected engine models include PW4052(-3), PW4056(-3), PW4060(-3), PW4062(-3), PW4062A(-3), PW4152(-3), PW4156A(-3), PW4158(-3), PW4460(-3), PW4462(-3) with LPT 4th stage vane cluster assembly P/N 51N674-01, and PW4164, PW4164-1D, PW4168, PW4168A, PW4168-1D, PW4168A-1D, PW4170 with LPT 4th stage vane cluster assemblies P/N 51N774-01 or P/N 52N774-01. This bulletin alerts operators and maintenance personnel to the risk of vane cracks due to a non-conforming fillet radius in a high stress area but does not mandate regulatory action.

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EASA SIB SAFO15007

Pratt & Whitney R-985 (Wasp Junior) Engines — Flyweight Hardware Failures

SAFO 15007 is a Safety Alert for Operators issued by the FAA regarding Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B (Wasp Junior) engines. It addresses failures caused by fatigued flyweight screws and improperly modified or under-torqued expanders, which have led to in-flight engine failures and forced landings. The alert also applies to other Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr (R-985 Series) and Wasp (R-1340 Series) engines used in various aircraft including Air Tractor AT-301 and 401, Ayres Thrush, Beechcraft D17 and 18 series, Boeing-Stearman 75, de Havilland DHC-2 and DHC-3, Gee Bee, Grumman G-21 and G-164, Howard DGA-6, -11, -15, North American T-6, and Weatherly 201 and 620.

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Air Tractor AT-301
Air Tractor AT-401
Ayres Thrush
Beechcraft D17
Beechcraft 18
Boeing-Stearman 75
de Havilland DHC-2
de Havilland DHC-3
Gee Bee
Grumman G-21
Grumman G-164
Howard DGA-6
Howard DGA-11
Howard DGA-15
North American T-6
Weatherly 201
Weatherly 620

EASA SIB 2015-06R1

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03 is an International Civil Aviation Organization Electronic Bulletin addressing safety incidents involving electronic cigarettes carried by passengers and crew. The bulletin highlights the risk of electronic cigarettes overheating and causing fires in checked baggage. It does not reference specific aircraft or engine models.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB 2015-12

WITHDRAWNÂ - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE. Current information on conflict zones at: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-operations/information-on-conflict-zones

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2015-12 is an informational document addressing the provision of air traffic services in the oceanic airspace south of Togo and Benin within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR). It highlights recent NOTAMs and aeronautical publications issued by ASECNA and Ghana that may cause uncertainty about which Air Traffic Services Unit is responsible for air traffic control in this area. This bulletin applies to all National Aviation Authorities and operators planning flights in the affected airspace.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2010-17R7

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2023-13

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-17R7 provides updated guidance on flight operations in airspace contaminated or suspected to be contaminated with volcanic ash. It applies to all aircraft operators, owners, and maintenance organizations operating in such airspace, including turbine and piston-powered aircraft and rotorcraft. The bulletin emphasizes the use of Volcanic Ash Safety Risk Assessments (VA SRA) and provides recommendations for avoiding volcanic ash exposure, reporting encounters, and conducting maintenance inspections.

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EASA SIB 2010-33R1

Automation Policy - Mode Awareness and Energy State Management

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-33R1 is an advisory document addressing Automation Policy with a focus on Mode Awareness and Energy State Management for commercial air transport operators using turbine-powered aircraft equipped with advanced flight deck automation. It highlights the importance of maintaining pilot awareness of automation modes to prevent mismanagement of aircraft energy state and flight path deviations. The bulletin references industry reports and related EASA materials to support the development of effective automation policies.

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EASA SIB CASA-2015-03

PW500 Series Engines Operated Infrequently and Use of 3rd Generation Oil

CASA 2015-03 is a Civil Aviation Safety Alert issued by Transport Canada addressing Pratt & Whitney PW500 series engines operated infrequently and the use of 3rd generation engine oil. The alert warns of potential engine oil loss and shutdown due to seal deterioration caused by 3rd generation oils combined with infrequent engine operation. This issue affects operators, maintainers, and owners of PW500 series engines.

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EASA SIB 2015-11

Hydrostatic Test Requirement for Pressure Vessels Installed on an Aircraft

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2015-11 provides guidance on hydrostatic test requirements for pressure vessels installed on aircraft. It clarifies that hydrostatic test tasks may originate from Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) analysis, national regulations, or vendor recommendations, and applicability varies accordingly. The bulletin applies broadly to pressurized bottles installed on aircraft without specifying particular aircraft types or engine models.

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EASA SIB BEA-2015-02

Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Aeroplanes - Horizontal Stabilizer Control-Yoke Support Installation

The Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 Aeroplanes - Horizontal Stabilizer Control-Yoke Support Installation is a Special Airworthiness Bulletin issued by ANAC addressing an inverted installation issue of the control-yoke pitch trim switches on Embraer ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 aircraft models. This bulletin informs operators about the potential for opposite commands on the horizontal stabilizer due to the upside-down installation of these switches. It applies to various ERJ 170 and ERJ 190 variants as identified in specific Embraer service bulletins.

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Embraer ERJ 170
Embraer ERJ 190

EASA SIB 2015-10

Britten-Norman BN2T Aeroplanes — Possible Unauthorised Installation of Modified RRC (formerly Allison) Model 250B17 or 250B17F Engines

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-10 addresses the possible unauthorised installation of modified Rolls-Royce Corporation Model 250B17 or 250B17F engines on Britten-Norman BN2T series aeroplanes. The bulletin clarifies that only certain BN2T 'Turbine Islander' aircraft are approved to have these modified engines installed with a specific Britten-Norman modification. It also notes that no approved modification exists for BN2T-4R or BN2T-4S variants.

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Britten-Norman BN2T

EASA SIB 2015-09

Fokker 70/100 Aeroplanes — Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguishing Bottles Electrical Wiring

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-09 addresses the electrical wiring inspection of cargo compartment fire extinguishing bottles on Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aeroplanes. The bulletin applies specifically to F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aircraft modified to meet certain operational requirements involving cargo smoke detection and fire suppression systems. It informs operators about a discovered wiring issue that could cause incorrect discharge of fire extinguishing bottles in cargo compartments.

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Fokker 70
Fokker 100

EASA SIB 2015-08

Britten Norman BN2 Aeroplanes — Installation of Correct Access Panel Bolts

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2015-08 addresses the installation of correct access panel bolts on Britten Norman BN2 series "Islander" and BN2A-MkIII series "Trislander" aeroplanes. The bulletin highlights issues caused by the use of over length or unapproved bolts that can restrict control surface movement, such as aileron and elevator jamming. This information bulletin provides guidance to operators and maintenance organizations to prevent such occurrences.

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Britten Norman BN2
Britten Norman BN2A-MkIII

EASA SIB 2015-07

Prevention of Hazardous Low Speed at High Altitude Cruise

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-07 titled 'Prevention of Hazardous Low Speed at High Altitude Cruise' addresses the risk of loss of control due to hazardous low speed conditions during high altitude cruise above flight level 300. It applies to all aeroplane type designs capable of cruising above FL 300 and provides guidance to flight crews on managing Mach number to prevent stall situations. The bulletin emphasizes understanding flight physics related to thrust and drag at high altitude to avoid entering unstable speed regimes.

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EASA SIB 2009-22R1

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2025-03

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2009-22R1 provides updated guidance on fighting fires caused by lithium type batteries in Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) aboard aircraft. It applies to all aircraft operators and references ICAO Doc. 9481-AN/928 for detailed emergency response procedures. This bulletin revises the original SIB 2009-22 issued in 2009 and aligns with EU air operations regulations and associated ED Decisions covering various commercial and non-commercial operations.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB SW-15-08R1

Robinson R44 series and R66 Helicopters — Main Rotor Blades

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB SW-15-08R1 is an FAA information bulletin addressing fatigue cracks in main rotor blades of Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44, R44 II, and R66 helicopters. It specifically concerns MRBs with part numbers C016-7 for R44 and R44 II, and F016-2 for R66 helicopters. The bulletin provides information on inspection and modification recommendations to improve blade safety.

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Robinson R44
Robinson R44 II
Robinson R66

EASA SIB NM-15-11

Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-15-11 provides information regarding potential safety improvements to the Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) software with part number 965-0976-0xx-218-218 and later. This bulletin is relevant to transport category airplanes equipped with Honeywell EGPWS, including Airbus A300 and other models using specified part numbers. The document highlights the importance of upgrading to the latest software versions to enhance terrain alerting capabilities.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus A300

EASA SIB 2015-04

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2016-09

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-04 is a safety communication addressing authorised persons in the flight crew compartment for commercial air transport aeroplanes operated with more than one cabin crew. It applies to operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, specifically ORO.SEC.100(b). The bulletin provides recommendations following the accident of flight 4U9525 to enhance safety and security in the flight crew compartment.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB CE-15-10

Eaton (Aeroquip) 800 series Fuel, Oil, or Hydraulic Fluid Hoses

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-15-10 addresses an airworthiness concern involving Eaton (Aeroquip) 800 series fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluid hoses, specifically part numbers AE866, AE846, and AE818 produced between July 2009 and September 2014. These hoses may not meet required fire-resistant or fireproof standards in installations where such protection is necessary. The bulletin applies to aircraft using these hoses in fire-critical areas and provides guidance on the issue.

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EASA SIB CE-15-09

M7 Aerospace (Fairchild, Swearingen) SA26, SA226 and SA227 aeroplanes — Flight Compartment Windows

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-15-09 addresses flight compartment window fastener concerns for M7 Aerospace (Fairchild, Swearingen) SA26, SA226, and SA227 series airplanes. It informs owners and operators of these aircraft models about inspection procedures and maintenance actions related to the cockpit window fasteners. The bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.

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M7 Aerospace SA26
M7 Aerospace SA226
M7 Aerospace SA227

EASA SIB 2013-14R1

SAAB SF340A and 340B Aeroplanes - Aileron Bell Crank Bearing Failure

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-14R1 addresses the aileron bell crank bearing failure issue on SAAB Model SF340A and 340B aeroplanes. It discusses the introduction of greasable bearings and improved lithium grease to mitigate corrosion caused by exposure to de-icing fluids. The bulletin clarifies that the bearing corrosion is detectable by flight crews but does not pose a direct safety risk requiring mandatory maintenance actions.

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SAAB SF340A
SAAB SF340B