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EASA SIB 2008-55R1

WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY FAA AD 2009-13-06

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-55R1 is a safety information bulletin addressing the forward baggage door locking mechanism components on Piper PA-23, PA-31, and PA-42 series aircraft. It provides recommendations for inspection, lubrication, and replacement of the nose baggage door locking mechanism to prevent the forward baggage door from opening in flight. The bulletin supports FAA Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 08013 and Piper Aircraft Inc. Service Bulletin 1194.

Safety Information Bulletin

Piper PA-23
Piper PA-31
Piper PA-42

EASA SIB 2008-60

CASA Australia AWB 57-008 - Hawker Beechcraft 58 Aeroplanes - Major Wing Spar Corrosion

CASA Australia AWB 57-008 is an Airworthiness Bulletin addressing major corrosion found in the wing spars of Hawker Beechcraft 58 series aircraft. The bulletin highlights that this corrosion may not be visible during external inspections and affects all models and serial numbers of the B58 series. The document is supported by EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-60 to raise awareness among European operators as well.

Airworthiness Directive

Hawker Beechcraft 58

EASA SIB 2008-04R1

Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Engines Rotating Group Components - Notification of Unapproved Parts due to Theft

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-04R1 notifies operators and manufacturers about unapproved rotating group components for Pratt & Whitney JT8D series engines due to theft. The affected parts, identified by specific part and serial numbers, are installed on aircraft including Boeing 737-100 and -200 series, as well as McDonnell Douglas DC-9, MD-88, and MD-90-30 models. The bulletin aims to raise awareness that these stolen parts should not be used in any aircraft or held as spares.

Safety Information Bulletin

Boeing 737-100
Boeing 737-200
McDonnell Douglas DC-9
McDonnell Douglas MD-88
McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30

EASA SIB 2008-63

WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-63 is a safety information bulletin addressing improper maintenance performed on aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers, as well as falsified maintenance records. It references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-S20080418002 and highlights concerns that affected parts or components may have been shipped to Europe or installed on European-registered aircraft. The bulletin aims to inform European aviation stakeholders about these issues and the FAA's recommendations.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-66

WITHDRAWN - SEE FAA SAIB NE-08-32R1

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-66 is an informational bulletin addressing an airworthiness concern related to Lycoming wide cylinder flange engines equipped with a front crankcase-mounted propeller governor. This bulletin references FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-08-32 and Lycoming Service Instruction 1343B, and applies to Lycoming engines installed on CS/JAR/FAR Part 23 certificated aircraft. The bulletin aims to inform owners and operators in European Union Member States and associated countries about the FAA's recommendations.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-65

FAA SAIB CE-08-33 - Unison Industries (Slick) Magneto Carbon Brushes

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-08-33 is an advisory concerning service problems with carbon brushes installed in Unison Industries (Slick) magnetos. These magnetos are commonly installed on Lycoming and Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines used in various general aviation aircraft certified under CS/JAR/FAR Part 23. The bulletin alerts operators and maintenance personnel to premature carbon brush wear that could affect magneto performance and engine power consistency.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-46

Rolls-Royce RB211-535 and -524 Engines - Faulty Inspection of High Pressure Turbine Discs

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-46 addresses the faulty inspection of High Pressure (HP) Turbine Discs on Rolls-Royce RB211-535 and RB211-524 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Boeing 747 and 757 aircraft. The bulletin highlights concerns about improper inspection of cooling air holes on HP Turbine Discs, which are subject to existing Airworthiness Directives.

Safety Information Bulletin

Boeing 747
Boeing 757

EASA SIB 2008-62

Grob G103 series sailplanes and powered sailplanes; Flight Controls - Airbrake Control System Bolts - Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-62 addresses the replacement of airbrake control system bolts on Grob G103 series sailplanes and powered sailplanes. The bulletin references Luftfahrt-Bundesamt Airworthiness Directives D-2008-231 and D-2008-232, which affect various Grob G103 models including the G103C Twin III SL and G103 Twin Astir series. The issue involves bolt cracking due to excessive torque or irregular adjustment, potentially compromising flight control safety.

Safety Information Bulletin

Grob G103C Twin III SL
Grob G103 Twin Astir

EASA SIB 2008-61

Pilatus PC-6 series Flight Controls - Flap Operating Mechanism Leaf Springs - Inspection/Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-61 is an informational bulletin regarding the inspection and replacement of flap operating mechanism leaf springs on Pilatus PC-6 series aircraft. It references the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) Switzerland Emergency Airworthiness Directive HB-2008-242, which applies to all Pilatus PC-6 models with specific leaf springs installed. The bulletin highlights a safety concern involving cracked or broken leaf springs that could lead to uncommanded flap retraction and potential loss of control.

Safety Information Bulletin

Pilatus PC-6

EASA SIB 2008-54

FAA SAIB CE-04-72R1 - Cessna / Reims Aeroplanes - Voltage Regulator VR600A with insufficient over-voltage protection

FAA SAIB CE-04-72R1 is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin addressing the voltage regulator VR600A used in certain Cessna single-engine aircraft, including models 150, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, and 210 series, as well as those manufactured by Reims Aviation. The bulletin highlights insufficient over-voltage protection in the VR600A voltage regulator, which can lead to undetected over-voltage conditions. EASA SIB No. 2008-54 supports the FAA's recommendations and informs European operators of the same issue.

Safety Information Bulletin

Cessna 150
Cessna 172
Cessna 177
Cessna 180
Cessna 182
Cessna 185
Cessna 188
Cessna 206
Cessna 207
Cessna 210
Reims Aviation

EASA SIB 2008-57

Transport Canada AV-2008-03 - Reciprocating Engine Fuel System Icing - Suspended Water in Fuel

Transport Canada AV-2008-03 is a Service Difficulty Advisory addressing the risk of fuel system icing caused by suspended water in fuel for aircraft powered by reciprocating engines, including those with Lycoming IO-540-B1A5 engines. The advisory highlights incidents such as an Aero Commander 500B forced landing due to fuel flow blockage from ice formed by dissolved water in the fuel. It aligns with EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-57, which supports Transport Canada's recommendations for operators in European Union Member States and associated countries.

Aero Commander 500B

EASA SIB 2008-50

WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-50 is a safety information bulletin addressing aircraft parts accompanied by fraudulently produced FAA airworthiness tags and traceability documents. The bulletin supports the FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-200700111 dated 23 May 2008, which identifies parts sold with fraudulent documentation. This bulletin applies to parts held as spares and any aircraft with the affected parts installed, though specific aircraft types are not identified.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-53

WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-53 is a notification regarding Rolls-Royce Corporation engine impeller wheels with part number 23079946, which have been declared unapproved and un-airworthy due to incomplete manufacturing processes. These impeller wheels can be installed on AE2100 turboprop engines and AE3007 series turbofan engines, which power aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin C-130J, Alenia C-27J Spartan, Shin-Meiwa US-2, Cessna 750 Citation X, and Embraer EMB-135 and EMB-145 series. The bulletin aligns with the FAA's Unapproved Parts Notification 2008-S20071123008 and aims to inform European operators and owners about the issue.

Safety Information Bulletin

Lockheed Martin C-130J
Alenia C-27J Spartan
Shin-Meiwa US-2
Cessna 750 Citation X
Embraer EMB-135
Embraer EMB-145

EASA SIB 2008-56

Main Rotor Blade De-Icing System Distributor Retaining Clamps - Check / Replacement

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-56 is an informational bulletin concerning Eurocopter AS 332 C, C1, L, L1 and SA 330 F, G, J helicopters equipped with main rotor blade de-icing system distributor retaining clamps, part numbers 225000-18454 or D18454 without batch number or letter "V" marking. It addresses a safety issue identified by the French DGAC Emergency Airworthiness Directive UF-2008-008 regarding potential failure of the retaining clamp screws. The bulletin provides guidance on inspection and corrective actions but does not impose mandatory requirements under EASA regulations.

Safety Information Bulletin

Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 C1
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L
Airbus Helicopters AS 332 L1
Aérospatiale SA 330 F
Aérospatiale SA 330 G
Aérospatiale SA 330 J

EASA SIB 2008-51

WITHDRAWN - FAA SAIB NE-08-26R2 ENDORSED

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-51 is a safety advisory related to TCM Ignition Systems (formerly Bendix) Series D2000 and D3000 Dual Magnetos installed on Lycoming 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder reciprocating engines. The bulletin alerts owners and operators of aircraft equipped with these magnetos about potential attachment failures that could cause magneto separation from the engine, resulting in power loss. This advisory applies to aircraft certificated under CS/JAR/FAR Part 23 and registered in European Union Member States or associated countries.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-48

FAA SAIB CE-08-25 - Honeywell TPE331 Engines installed on RUAG Aerospace (Dornier) 228 Aircraft - Negative Torque Sensing (NTS) System Daily Checks

FAA SAIB CE-08-25 is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin addressing the Honeywell TPE331 engines installed on RUAG Aerospace (formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) 228 series aircraft. It focuses on the recommended daily checks of the Negative Torque Sensing (NTS) system to ensure proper engine operation and aircraft controllability. The bulletin highlights the importance of these checks for Dornier 228 models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 equipped with TPE331 engines.

Safety Information Bulletin

RUAG Aerospace 228

EASA SIB 2008-43

Sikorsky S-92 helicopters - Over Pressurisation of Fuel Cells during Pressure Refuelling, causing damage to Sponsons

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-43 is a safety advisory concerning Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. It addresses the issue of over pressurisation of fuel cells during pressure refuelling, which can cause damage to the helicopter's sponsons. The bulletin references Sikorsky Safety Advisory SSA-S92-08-004 and provides guidance to operators of all serial numbers of the S-92 model.

Safety Information Bulletin

Sikorsky S-92

EASA SIB 2008-33

WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2008-33 is a notification regarding parts produced and sold without FAA production approval. It specifically addresses sewn and woven textile products such as seat covers, carpeting, float covers, and straps installed on Bell helicopters. The bulletin informs aviation professionals about the identification of these unapproved parts and their potential installation on affected Bell helicopter models.

Safety Information Bulletin

Bell Helicopters

EASA SIB 2008-36

FAA SAIB NE-08-18 - Potential for propeller failure due to high vibratory stress induced by worn or improper engine crankshaft dampers

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-08-18 and EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) No. 2008-36 address the potential for propeller failure caused by high vibratory stress due to worn or improperly installed engine crankshaft dampers. This issue affects propellers installed on general aviation aircraft certified under Parts 22 and 23, as well as transport category aircraft under Part 25. The bulletins highlight risks associated with various propeller manufacturers including Hamilton Sundstrand, Hartzell, McCauley, and others.

Safety Information Bulletin

EASA SIB 2008-37

FAA SAIB NE-08-20 - Possible failures of variable pitch propellers due to inadequate propeller maintenance

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-08-20 is an informational bulletin addressing possible failures of variable pitch propellers due to inadequate maintenance. It applies to propellers installed on general aviation aircraft in Normal, Utility, Acrobatic categories (14 CFR Part 22 and 23) and Transport category aircraft (Part 25). The bulletin highlights risks associated with neglecting propeller maintenance, especially corrosion and hidden internal defects, which can lead to propeller failure and loss of aircraft control.

Safety Information Bulletin