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EASA SIB 2008-21
Mar 11, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-21 addresses safety concerns related to FOLA Airsafe Sweden AB life vests, specifically types A-190 and A-290. The notice highlights a manufacturing issue involving incorrect zippers that could cause uncontrolled inflation of these life vests. This applies to all aircraft carrying these life vests, whether installed or carried as personal equipment.
EASA SIB 2008-15
Mar 5, 2008The document titled WITHDRAWN - FAA UPN TRANSFERRED TO EASA SUP WEBPAGE is an EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-15 issued on 2008-03-05. It addresses improper maintenance performed on aircraft appliances, specifically engine accessory units for Boeing aircraft, Royal Inventum water heaters, and Driessen hot cups. The notice references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2007-00045 and applies to any aircraft or engines with the affected appliances installed.
EASA SIB 2008-18
Feb 28, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-18 clarifies the validity of Form 1 approval certificates issued by JAR 145 organisations located in JAA Member States that are not EU or EFTA members. It specifies that only EASA Part-145 approved organisations or those with equivalent bilateral agreements can issue valid EASA Form 1 release certificates. This notice affects maintenance releases and the acceptance of release documents for aircraft components under EASA Part-145 regulations.
EASA SIB 2008-17
Feb 28, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-17 is an informational notice regarding engine rotating group parts and components that have been improperly maintained and returned to service. It references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. 2008-S20071128005 and applies to any aircraft and engines with affected engine rotating group parts, though specific aircraft types and engine models are not identified. The notice informs aviation professionals about the risks associated with these unapproved parts.
EASA SIB 2008-16
Feb 28, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-16 is a safety information notice addressing Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and component parts that have been improperly returned to service with fraudulent documentation. The notice references FAA Unapproved Parts Notification No. S2007-00727004 and applies to any aircraft and engines with affected APUs and components, although specific aircraft types and engine models are not identified. This document informs aviation professionals about the risks associated with these unapproved parts.
EASA SIB 2008-13
Feb 28, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice 2008-13 addresses a manufacturing issue with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) Comparator/Selector (CS) boards incorporating modification TU250 on TURBOMECA MAKILA 1A and 1A1 turboshaft engines. These engines are installed on EUROCOPTER AS 332 series helicopters. The notice informs about erratic engine behavior linked to certain CS boards within a specific serial number range and provides guidance on mitigating this issue.
EASA SIB 2008-12
Feb 27, 2008The EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-12, issued on 2008-02-27, addresses the identification and removal from service of Air Driven Generator Power Centre Contactors on Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 aircraft. This notice references Transport Canada Airworthiness Directive CF-2008-14 and Bombardier Aerospace Service Bulletin 670BA-24-021 Revision A. It informs aviation stakeholders about a safety issue related to manufacturing defects affecting these aircraft models.
EASA SIB 2008-14
Feb 27, 2008FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-07-42R1 addresses potential discrepancies in turbochargers and related control components overhauled by Statesville AeroTech Services between January 2005 and June 22, 2007. Affected aircraft include various models from Beechcraft, Cessna, Columbia, Commander, Lancair, Mooney, and Piper equipped with turbocharged engines. The bulletin highlights concerns about incomplete overhaul processes that may impact engine performance and component reliability.
EASA SIB 2008-11
Feb 21, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-11 and the related ENAC Italy Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-62 address a safety issue affecting Agusta AB412 and AB412EP helicopters equipped with rescue hoists P/N BL-10300-60 or P/N 412-8800-01-315 and hooks P/N S6150-61090-1 or P/N 412-8800-05-101. The documents highlight a manufacturing non-conformity where a critical pin P/N BL-1358 is missing from the hook, potentially compromising the rescue hoist's integrity. This issue requires immediate inspection to ensure flight safety.
EASA SIB 2008-10
Feb 14, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-10 is a safety information notice addressing the Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. It highlights an issue where ground spoilers do not deploy automatically after landing if one throttle lever remains above idle, which can inhibit autobrake activation and contribute to landing overruns. The document provides updated standard operating procedures to mitigate this risk.
EASA SIB 2008-08
Feb 7, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-08 addresses the failure of fuel filler caps leading to fuel contamination, specifically referencing a fatal accident involving a Piper PA-38-112 'Tomahawk' caused by water contamination in the fuel. The notice applies to all aircraft with upward- or side-facing fuel filler openings and highlights the risks associated with deteriorated fuel cap sealing mechanisms. It provides guidance on inspection and maintenance practices to prevent water ingress and fuel contamination.
EASA SIB 2008-09
Feb 6, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-09 addresses the mechanical Gust Lock System on Embraer EMB-135 and EMB-145 aeroplanes. It clarifies that only certain EMB-145 models equipped with the pre-modification mechanical Gust Lock System are affected, specifically EMB-145EP, EMB-145ER, EMB-145LR, EMB-145LU, and EMB-145MP. The notice confirms that no EMB-135 aircraft are affected as they were delivered with an electromechanical gust lock system.
EASA SIB 2008-06
Feb 6, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-06 is a safety advisory related to unapproved parts installed in Honeywell IVA-81A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) Vertical Speed Indicators. This notice applies to Honeywell IVA-81A units installed on transport category aircraft and references FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-08-12. It informs aircraft owners, operators, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors about the need to inspect these units for unapproved parts and ensure conformity with the approved type design.
EASA SIB 2008-05
Jan 17, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-05 is an advisory document concerning the Dowty Propeller Electronic Controller (PEC) Part Number 699018002, specifically those installed on Dowty R408 propellers used in Bombardier DHC-8 Series 400 aircraft. The notice references the UK CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2008-0003 which addresses identification and removal from service of certain PEC units due to manufacturing defects. This document informs aviation stakeholders about the safety issue and the necessary removal actions but does not itself mandate compliance.
EASA SIB 2008-03
Jan 16, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-03 addresses fuel cylinders supplied by Cameron Balloons Limited (CBL) fitted with a CB-0824-0001 liquid valve dated between December 2005 and August 2006. The notice references the United Kingdom CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2008-0002, which applies to all CBL gas cylinders with the specified valve. This safety information highlights a serious defect in the inlet self-seal valves that could cause burner supply blockage and potentially lead to uncontrolled descents in hopper balloons.
EASA SIB 2008-02
Jan 11, 2008FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-08-11 is an informational bulletin addressing a potential failure of hydraulic hose part number 17766-02 (465-138) on New Piper Aircraft models PA-23, PA-31, and PA-42. The hydraulic hose failure may cause loss of pressure needed to extend the landing gear, affecting all serial numbers of the listed Piper aircraft. This bulletin alerts operators and maintenance personnel to inspect and monitor this specific hydraulic hose for deterioration.
EASA SIB 2008-01
Jan 11, 2008EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2008-01 is a safety information notice regarding the replacement of defective fuel hoses on LINDSTRAND Hot Air Balloons (LHAB). It references the United Kingdom CAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive G-2008-0001, which applies to all LINDSTRAND hot air balloons equipped with burner hoses manufactured by Flexquip as identified in LHAB Service Bulletin No. 11. The notice highlights a serious safety issue related to defective burner hoses that may develop leaks.
EASA SIB 2007-52
Dec 21, 2007EASA Safety Information Notice 2007-52 addresses non-compliance with Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) instructions on Rolls-Royce RB211-524, RB211-535E4, and RB211 Trent 500, 700, and 800 series engines. The notice informs that some Group A parts were inspected without removing corrosion protective coatings, which reduces MPI effectiveness. This issue does not affect the engine type design or require additional in-service action.
EASA SIB 2007-47
Dec 20, 2007EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2007-47 is an interim communication regarding certain products and components released under EASA Approval number 145.0004. It highlights concerns about maintenance compliance for parts including main landing gear assemblies, brace struts, lock link assemblies, HPT rotor assemblies, NGV support EMUs, and CF6 engine models supplied to customers such as MNG, Patriot Aviation, and Air Universal. The notice does not confirm full compliance with EASA Part 145 requirements and awaits further investigation results.
EASA SIB 2007-51
Dec 19, 2007The EASA Safety Information Notice No. 2007-51 addresses DGAC France Airworthiness Directives F-2007-025 and F-2007-026 concerning PARACHUTES DE FRANCE reserve canopies. These directives focus on safety issues related to reserve parachutes manufactured by PARACHUTES DE FRANCE between 1987 and 1989, and the TECHNO 240-B reserve parachute model. The directives include mandatory inspections, modifications, and grounding measures to ensure parachute reliability and compliance.