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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.

Safety Information Bulletin

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WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2009-10R1 is a withdrawn bulletin originally addressing the monitoring of take-off slats and flaps settings during departure for all aeroplanes equipped with these devices and operated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.

Safety Information Bulletin

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80
Boeing 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.

Safety Information Bulletin

Air Tractor AT-300
Air Tractor AT-301
Air Tractor AT-302
Air Tractor AT-400
Air Tractor AT-400A
Air Tractor AT-401
Air Tractor AT-401A
Air Tractor AT-401B
Air Tractor AT-402
Air Tractor AT-402A
Air Tractor AT-402B
Air Tractor AT-501
Air Tractor AT-502
Air Tractor AT-502A
Air Tractor AT-502B
Air Tractor AT-503
Air Tractor AT-503A
Air 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.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB 2011-14

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE.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

WITHDRAWN - RECOMMENDATIONS NOT NEEDED ANYMORE is an EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) originally issued as SIB 2011-14 addressing the incorrect setting of ICAO 24-bit aircraft addresses in Mode S transponders. It applies to all aircraft equipped with SSR Mode S transponders, including those certificated under FAR, JAR, and CS Parts 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31HB, VLA, or VLR. The bulletin highlights risks associated with duplicate or incorrect ICAO addresses affecting air traffic control identification and ACAS II performance.

Safety Information BulletinSuperseded

EASA SIB CE-11-42

Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34 and PA-44 Series - Flight Control Cable/Pulley Inspections

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-42 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing a potential airworthiness issue with flight control cables and pulleys on Piper PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 series airplanes. It highlights a manufacturing flaw in pulleys that can cause aileron control cables to fail, potentially resulting in loss of aileron control. The bulletin applies to all serial numbers of the specified Piper models and provides inspection guidance but does not mandate regulatory action.

Safety Information Bulletin

Piper PA-28
Piper PA-32
Piper PA-34
Piper PA-44

EASA SIB 2011-19

WITHDRAWN - AmSafe Restraint Systems - Jammed Connector in a Rotary Buckle

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-19 is an informational bulletin addressing a reported issue with the AmSafe Restraint Systems rotary buckle, part number 504928-405, used in various AmSafe restraint system part numbers installed on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The bulletin highlights a case where a passenger could not release the pelvic connector on an AS.365 N3 Dauphin helicopter during a non-emergency landing. Although the cause of the jammed connector has not been determined, EASA does not consider this an unsafe condition requiring an Airworthiness Directive.

Safety Information Bulletin

Eurocopter AS365 N3 Dauphin

EASA SIB CE-11-40

Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. (formerly Grumman, Schweizer) G-164 series — Potential Cracking in the Rudder

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-40 informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164 series airplanes about potential cracking in the rudder main spar tube. This bulletin covers models G-164, G-164A, G-164B (including variants with 73” wing gap and turbocharged versions), G-164C, and G-164D under Type Certificate Data Sheet 1A16. The FAA does not consider this an unsafe condition requiring mandatory Airworthiness Directive action at this time.

Safety Information Bulletin

Allied Ag Cat G-164

EASA SIB 2011-18

Techtest Ltd. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) — Marking and Training Considerations

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2011-18 titled Techtest Ltd. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) — Marking and Training Considerations addresses the use of Techtest Ltd. Type 500-12, 500-16, and 500-27 ELTs installed or carried on all aircraft categories. The bulletin highlights specific operational characteristics and training needs related to these ELTs, which may be classified as either ELT-S or Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs).

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB SW-11-39

FreeFlight Systems (formerly Trimble) 2000 and 2101 Approach (series) GPS navigation units

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: SW-11-39 is an FAA advisory concerning FreeFlight Systems (formerly Trimble) 2000 and 2101 Approach series GPS navigation units. It addresses service difficulties related to software version 24xM, which causes long computational delays during flight planning operations in affected GPS units. This bulletin does not apply to specific aircraft or engine models but focuses on the GPS navigation equipment used in various aircraft.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2011-16

Teledyne Continental Ignition Systems (formerly Bendix) Magneto Capacitor Installation

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-16 addresses the installation of magneto capacitors on piston engine aircraft equipped with Teledyne Continental Ignition Systems (formerly Bendix) D-2000 or D-3000 series magnetos. The bulletin references a safety recommendation following an incident investigation involving a SOCTA TB-10 'Tobago' aircraft. It provides guidance for owners and operators to review and implement revised capacitor installation instructions as outlined in Teledyne Continental Ignition Systems Service Bulletin SB651.

Safety Information Bulletin

SOCATA TB-10

EASA SIB CE-11-37

Piper PA-44-180 & Cessna 172R and S Aeroplanes - Engine Oil Filter Interference

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-37 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing engine oil filter interference issues in Piper PA-44-180 aircraft with Lycoming O-360-A1H6 and LO-360-A1H6 engines, and Cessna 172R and S aircraft with Lycoming IO-360-L2A engines. The bulletin highlights potential interference between oil cooler hose fittings and the oil filter that could lead to improper installation and oil system problems. Other engines and aircraft models may also be affected.

Safety Information Bulletin

Piper PA-44-180
Cessna 172R
Cessna 172S

EASA SIB CE-11-36

Cessna 172S Aeroplanes- Frayed Aileron Cables

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-36 is an FAA advisory addressing the potential issue of frayed aileron cables on Cessna Model 172S airplanes. It informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel about observed wear in the aileron control system cables found during routine inspections. This bulletin does not mandate corrective action but provides important information on inspection and maintenance.

Safety Information Bulletin

Cessna 172S

EASA SIB 2011-12

Bombardier BD-700 — Possible Failure of Exit Door Actuator Tensator Springs

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-12 is an advisory document concerning Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. It highlights a possible failure of one or more Tensator springs in the exit door actuator, which may cause uncontrolled opening and closing of the exit doors. The bulletin supports the FAA's recommendations to address this issue and informs European operators accordingly.

Safety Information Bulletin

Bombardier BD-700

EASA SIB 2011-11

A reliable approach to rigging a sailplane

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-11 provides guidance on a reliable approach to rigging certain sailplanes, specifically the SZD-24C “Foka”, SZD-24-4A “Foka 4”, SZD-32A “Foka 5”, and SZD-36A “Cobra 15”. The bulletin addresses issues related to the wing attachment rigging mechanism, particularly the engagement of bevel bolts in the lug stack during rigging. It references findings from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch following an accident involving a SZD-24-4A “Foka 4”.

Safety Information Bulletin

SZD SZD-24C Foka
SZD SZD-24-4A Foka 4
SZD SZD-32A Foka 5
SZD SZD-36A Cobra 15

EASA SIB 2010-32

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA AD 2011-0043

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2010-32 is an informational bulletin addressing the potential loss of ATC transponder transmissions caused by a loose resistor connection in Gables Engineering Inc ATC/TCAS control panels, specifically the G7490, G7492, and G7493 series. These control panels are installed on various aircraft types including Airbus A310, ATR 42, BAE Systems BAe146, Boeing 707 through 777 series, Fokker F28, Lockheed Hercules and Tristar, McDonnell Douglas DC and MD series, and Sabreliner NA-265 series. The bulletin provides guidance but does not mandate corrective action.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus A310
ATR 42
BAE Systems BAe146
Boeing 707
Boeing 717
Boeing 727
Boeing 737
Boeing 747
Boeing 757
Boeing 767
Boeing 777
Fokker F28
Lockheed Hercules
Lockheed Tristar
McDonnell Douglas DC series
McDonnell Douglas MD series
Sabreliner NA-265

EASA SIB 2011-08

Exterior Exit Markings on All-cargo Transport Aeroplanes

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2011-08 provides guidance on exterior exit markings for all-cargo transport aeroplanes. It applies to all transport category aeroplanes operated in an all-cargo configuration and references FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-10-23. The bulletin addresses the need for clear exterior markings on emergency exits accessible from inside the aircraft when fully loaded.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2011-10

Loose Equipment in the Flight Compartment and on Glare Shields

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2011-10 addresses the hazards of loose equipment in the flight compartment and on glare shields for all aircraft. It endorses the FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-10-35 and highlights the risk of flight control jams caused by loose objects such as pens, coins, or tools. This bulletin aims to raise awareness among aircraft owners and operators about these safety concerns.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2011-09

Pilot Response to Propeller Overspeed in Piston Engine Aeroplanes

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2011-09 is an advisory document addressing pilot response to propeller overspeed in piston engine aeroplanes equipped with variable pitch propellers. It supports FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-10-21 and applies to all piston engine aircraft with variable pitch propellers registered in EU Member States or associated countries. The bulletin highlights the importance of adjusting airspeed below published best glide speed to maintain level flight during propeller overspeed events.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB CE-11-32

M7 Aerospace LP (formerly Fairchild, Swearingen) SA226 aeroplanes - Engine Mount Section

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-11-32 addresses an airworthiness concern for M7 Aerospace LP SA226-T, SA226-AT, and SA226-TC model airplanes regarding potential cracks in the engine mount lower truss assemblies, part number 27-62010. This bulletin provides guidance on inspection and modification procedures for the left and right engine mount lower truss assemblies to detect and address cracking issues. The bulletin is informational and does not mandate regulatory action under 14 CFR part 39.

Safety Information Bulletin

M7 Aerospace SA226