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EASA SIB 2013-16

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Engines — Reduction Gearbox Failures

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-16 is an informational bulletin addressing reduction gearbox failures in Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A series turboprop engines. It highlights the potential for in-flight engine shutdowns due to premature failure of the reduction gearbox, affecting various aircraft types including the Cessna 208 Caravan, DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, Pilatus PC-7, and Beech King Air series among others. The bulletin aligns with FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-12-04 and aims to inform operators and maintenance organizations within EASA member states.

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Cessna 208 Caravan
DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Pilatus PC-7
Beech King Air

EASA SIB 2013-15

Maintenance of Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-15 is an advisory document addressing the maintenance of Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) on all aircraft equipped with such systems. It endorses the FAA Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 10022, which highlights potential deficiencies in NVIS configuration and maintenance that can affect night vision goggle operations. The bulletin applies broadly to all NVIS-equipped aircraft regardless of origin and aims to raise awareness among operators and maintenance personnel.

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EASA SIB NM-07-47

Boeing 737 Aeroplanes equipped with Forward Airstairs

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-07-47 addresses a safety concern for Boeing Model 737 series airplanes equipped with forward airstairs. It highlights a potential personal injury risk where small children may fall through openings in the airstair handrails during boarding or disembarking. The bulletin provides safety recommendations to mitigate this risk.

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Boeing 737

EASA SIB CE-13-43R1

Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) SR22 and SR22T Aeroplanes - Corrosion of Fuel Return Lines

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB CE-13-43R1 addresses potential corrosion issues in the fuel return lines passing through the Tecalemit Kilfrost-Sheepbridge-Stokes (TKS) deicing fluid tanks on Cirrus Design Corporation SR22 and SR22T airplanes equipped with ice protection. It highlights concerns about corrosion-induced pinholes in fuel return lines and softening of the TKS tank sealant in affected serial numbers. This bulletin provides information and recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.

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Cirrus Design Corporation SR22
Cirrus Design Corporation SR22T

EASA SIB 2010-21R3

WITHDRAWNÂ - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-21R3 is an informational bulletin regarding the activation and operational status of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) for GPS. It applies to all aircraft equipped with EGNOS-enabled GPS receivers and provides updates on the certification and use of EGNOS for aviation navigation, including vertical guidance capabilities. The bulletin clarifies that EGNOS is now fully operational for safety of life services, including vertical navigation, following the lifting of previous restrictions.

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EASA SIB 2013-13

Pilot Training — Artificial Pitch Control Feel

EASA Safety Information Bulletin No. 2013-13 titled "Pilot Training — Artificial Pitch Control Feel" addresses safety concerns related to artificial pitch control feel systems in business jets, specifically referencing incidents involving the Falcon 900B and Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300. The bulletin highlights the importance of pilot training on the behavior of flight control feel as a function of airspeed and failure conditions. It targets aeroplane manufacturers, national aviation authorities, operators, and training organisations to improve awareness and training content regarding pitch control feel anomalies.

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Dassault Falcon 900B
Bombardier BD-100-1A10 Challenger 300

EASA SIB CE-10-34R2

Hawker Beechcraft - Global AMOC for FAA AD 89-25-08 & AD 89-25-10

The document titled Hawker Beechcraft - Global AMOC for FAA AD 89-25-08 & AD 89-25-10 is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) issued by the FAA. It provides information on how to obtain a global Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) for FAA Airworthiness Directives 89-25-08 and 89-25-10, which affect Hawker Beechcraft aircraft wing inspections. The AMOC allows compliance using the current revision of the Hawker Beechcraft Structural Inspection and Repair Manual (SIRM) 98-39006.

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Hawker Beechcraft

EASA SIB CE-13-44

Lake Model LA-4-200 Aeroplanes - Bendix 450-OK Fuel Filter

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-44 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing fuel filter concerns on Lake Model LA-4-200 airplanes. It highlights issues with the original Bendix 450-OK fuel filter, which may cause engine power loss during takeoff due to inadequate fuel flow. The bulletin provides recommendations for replacement or relocation of the fuel filter to improve safety and reliability.

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Lake LA-4-200

EASA SIB CE-13-42

M7 Aerospace (formerly Fairchild, Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Aeroplanes - Cracks in Aileron Spar and Skins

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-42 informs owners and operators of M7 Aerospace LLC Models SA226-T/-T(B)/-AT/-TC, SA227-TT/-AT/-AC/-BC, and SA227-CC/-DC airplanes about potential cracks in the left and right aileron spar and skins. This bulletin provides inspection procedures to detect cracks near the outboard aileron hinge fitting. The bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action at this time.

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M7 Aerospace SA226-T
M7 Aerospace SA226-TB
M7 Aerospace SA226-AT
M7 Aerospace SA226-TC
M7 Aerospace SA227-TT
M7 Aerospace SA227-AT
M7 Aerospace SA227-AC
M7 Aerospace SA227-BC
M7 Aerospace SA227-CC
M7 Aerospace SA227-DC

EASA SIB SAFO13006

Boeing 737-100/-500 Aeroplanes - Flight Deck Overhead Wiring-Ducting Chaffing, Arcing, and Burning Damage

The Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 13006 addresses chaffing, arcing, and burning damage risks associated with the flight deck overhead wiring-ducting on Boeing 737-100 through 737-500 series aircraft. It highlights a hazardous condition caused by improper installation of the metallic gasper air duct hose thumb clamp, which has led to serious electrical damage and fire incidents. The document provides background, discusses contributing factors, and references Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1186 for inspection and corrective actions.

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Boeing 737

EASA SIB CE-13-41

M7 Aerospace (formerly Fairchild, Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Aeroplanes - Main and Nose Landing Gear Actuators

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-41 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing landing gear actuator concerns on M7 Aerospace SA226 and SA227 series airplanes. It specifically covers Bertea (Parker-Bertea, Parker-Hannifin) main and nose landing gear actuators with part numbers 235600-( ), 27-51016, and 27-52010. The bulletin provides inspection and repair guidelines but does not mandate regulatory action.

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M7 Aerospace SA226
M7 Aerospace SA227

EASA SIB 2013-12

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2018-08

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-12 is an informational document addressing in-flight fuel management and the associated phraseology for communicating fuel status to Air Traffic Control. It applies to all holders of an Air Operator Certificate and outlines ICAO's Amendment 36 to Annex 6 Part I, which introduces new standards for fuel checks, minimum fuel declarations, and fuel emergency communications. The bulletin does not target specific aircraft or engine models but provides guidance relevant to all commercial air operations.

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EASA SIB CE-13-40

American Champion (Bellanca) 7 and 8 series Aeroplanes — Folding Front Seat Bottom Reinforcement Trusses

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-40 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential airworthiness concern in American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models 7 and 8 series aeroplanes. It highlights the possible omission of two reinforcement trusses in the folding front seat bottom of various ACAC models, including 7EC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC, among others. This bulletin is not mandatory but serves to alert operators and maintenance personnel of the issue.

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American Champion 7EC
American Champion 7ECA
American Champion 7GCAA
American Champion 7GCBC
American Champion 8KCAB
American Champion 8GCBC

EASA SIB 2013-09

Notification of Suspected Unauthorised Overhaul / Repair of Fixed-Pitch Propellers and/or Blades

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2013-09 is a notification regarding suspected unauthorized overhaul or repair of Hoffmann fixed-pitch propellers and blades. These propellers are commonly installed on powered sailplanes and small aeroplanes certificated under CS22, CS23, CS-VLA, or CS-LSA. The bulletin alerts operators and maintenance organizations about potential safety risks from repairs performed without Hoffmann's authorization or approved procedures.

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EASA SIB 2013-10

Properly Inflated Aircraft Tyres

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2013-10 is an advisory document addressing the importance of properly inflated aircraft tyres for all aircraft equipped with inflatable tyres, including helicopters. It endorses the Federal Aviation Administration's Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 11001 and highlights the operational safety concerns related to tyre pressure during taxi, takeoff, and landing phases.

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EASA SIB 2013-07

Mode S Transponders — Capability Reporting Anomaly

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2013-07 addresses a capability reporting anomaly in certain Rockwell Collins Mode S transponders, specifically the TDR-94 and TDR-94D models identified by part numbers 622-9352-007, 622-9352-008, 622-9352-108, 622-9210-007, 622-9210-008, and 622-9210-108. This issue affects aircraft certified under FAR, JAR, or CS Parts 23, 25, 27, or 29 that do not have ACAS II equipment installed. The bulletin informs aviation professionals about the incorrect setting of the transponder capability field, which impacts ground radar identification and tracking.

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EASA SIB 2013-08

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2013-08 provides guidance and best practices on fuelling or chemical loading with aircraft engines running, commonly known as hot fuelling/loading. This bulletin applies to all aircraft types, including helicopters, and endorses the Federal Aviation Administration's Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 10020 dated 23 November 2010. The document is informational and does not mandate any regulatory action.

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EASA SIB NM-13-38

Learjet 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35 and 36 Aeroplanes - Flight Control Column Section

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-13-38 addresses a potential airworthiness concern involving possible cracking in the flight control column section of Learjet Model 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 31, 35, and 36 airplanes. This bulletin informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about the issue without mandating regulatory action. It highlights findings of cracks at the base of the control column where it attaches to the floor structure and references related Learjet Service Bulletins for inspection and repair.

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Learjet 23
Learjet 24
Learjet 25
Learjet 28
Learjet 29
Learjet 31
Learjet 35
Learjet 36

EASA SIB CE-13-37

Cessna 172Q Aeroplanes — Incorrect Propeller (McCauley) Mounting Bolt Torque

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-13-37 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the incorrect propeller mounting bolt torque for Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172Q airplanes equipped with the McCauley 1A170E/JFA7658 propeller. It informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about the torque discrepancy found in the Cessna Model 172 Series Service Manual and provides guidance for proper installation torque procedures.

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Cessna 172Q

EASA SIB NE-13-36

Hartzell Engine Technologies (formerly Kelly Aerospace) Fuel Pumps

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-13-36 is an FAA informational bulletin regarding Hartzell Engine Technologies (formerly Kelly Aerospace) fuel pumps, part number 200F-5xxx, installed on Lycoming Engines. It alerts owners, operators, and repair facilities about possible fuel leaks from these fuel pumps and provides background on previous corrective actions and related service information.

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