Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs)
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| Eclipse EA500: Wing, Fuselage Attache Fittings (May 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. EA500 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheet A00002AC) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance for inspection of the wing main spar and mating fuselage attach lugs for corrosion. At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Eclipse EA500: Battery/Charger System (April 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. EA500 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheet
A00002AC) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides notification of the hazards
of having an unapproved battery charging system installed.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Various GA aircraft (April 2012): Flight Compartment Equipment; Inflatable Seat Restraints | relevant to all airplanes equipped with a restraint system. This includes airplanes certificated under
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 23, as well as those certificated under the
previous Civil Air Regulations (CAR) part 3. This information is also relevant to any special lightsport
category airplanes (S-LSA), experimental light-sport airplanes (E-LSA), and experimental
amateur-built airplanes.
At this time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that this airworthiness
concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under
14 CFR part 39. |
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| Cessna 336, 337: Frayed flap extend cables (April 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises owners, operators, and maintenance
personnel of an airworthiness concern, specifically the possibility of frayed flap extend cables on
Cessna Models 336 and 337 (all derivatives) airplanes.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant
airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 39. |
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| Cessna 500/501/550: aircraft fuel system (March 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners/operators of Cessna Aircraft Company Models 500, 501 and 550 Airplanes with an installed auxiliary fuel tank following Sierra Industries, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) SA80RM or SA152RM, of new instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA).
At this time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Hawker Beechcraft 33, 35, 36 series (Debonair/Bonanza) (February 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is intended to remind owners and operators of the importance of adhering to existing inspection procedures in the applicable maintenance or shop manuals. Specifically, this SAIB focuses on the condition of the forward elevator cable assembly as it routes through closely spaced pulleys forward of the instrument panel on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation 33, 35, and 36 series (Debonair/Bonanza) airplanes. However, it also applies to the entire flight control system on any airplane model with cable-driven flight controls. Inadequate inspection of the flight control cables may result in undetected wear and/or corrosion that could lead to cable breakage.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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Beechcraft/ Hawker Beechcraft
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| Cessna 510: Elevator Trim Tab Control System (Feb 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners and operators of Cessna
Model 510 airplanes of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB informs owners and
operators of reports of pitch trim freezing and provides guidance and recommendations on how to
reduce the likelihood of this occurring.
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness
directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Cessna 172, 182, 206: DC Power Distribution System - Avionics Master Switch (Jan 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners and operators of
an airworthiness concern associated with the avionics master switch on Cessna Aircraft Company
(Cessna) Model 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H and T206H airplanes. There is a potential for an
accelerated rate of failure of the switch, which may result in the loss of avionics equipment on
Garmin G1000-equipped airplanes.
Although failure of the switch can result in loss of equipment, these airplanes are designed such that
avionics equipment necessary for the pilot to continue safe flight and landing are still maintained
through the aircraft’s electrical system.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an
airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part
39). |
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| Landing Gear, Tire Tube. Goodyear Aviation Tires, Flight Mate Butyl SAIB: CE-11-47R1 Inner Tube, 7.00-8.00-6 (Jan 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts operators, pilots, and aircraft manufacturers of
possible inner tube failures made from butyl rubber by Goodyear Aviation Tires, (Goodyear).
At this time, the failure of the inner tubes is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness
directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
The SAIB has been revised to incorporate updated information from Goodyear and highlight inner
tube failures are not limited to only cold weather operations. |
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| Cessna 150-337 series: seat tracks (January 2012) | AD 2011-10-09 currently requires repetitive inspections of the seat track areas with replacement of damaged parts on Cessna 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 series airplanes. Since issuance of AD 2011-10-09, the type-certificate holder (Cessna Aircraft Company) has made available three AMOCs for those who must comply with AD 2011-10-09.
Briefly, these AMOCs can be described as:
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Repair procedures for steel seat foot / roller housings for Cessna Series 150 and 152 airplanes;
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Relief for some operators from the required 100 hour repetitive seat track inspections; and
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Roller housing inspections for the various Cessna Models listed in AD 2011-10-09. |
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| Eclipse EA500: aileron joints/replacements (January 2012) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. EA500 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheet A00002AC) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance for inspection of the aileron joints and replacement with redesigned parts.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Diamond DA20: Nose Landing Fork Assembly (December 2011) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is issued to inform owners and maintainers of Diamond DA20 series aircraft of a potential unsafe condition regarding the cracking of the nose landing gear (NLG) fork assembly.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| Avox- all models: first aid and emergency medical kits (November 2011) | Introduction
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is intended to alert owners and operators of all aircraft of the potential that first aid kits sold by Avox Systems, Inc. may contain contaminated iodine wipes (labeled as Applicator, Antiseptic and also referred to as iodine or povidine prep pads).
Background
14 CFR 91.513, 14 CFR 121.803, 14 CFR 125.207, and 14 CFR 135.177 require aircraft operated under those parts to have certain emergency equipment. This includes first aid and emergency medical kits. The FAA has been notified by Avox Systems, Inc., of potential contamination of certain iodine wipes. The wipes are included as antiseptic swabs as part of first aid kits. Additionally, these wipes were also sold individually and as replacement parts. The manufacturer of the wipes has issued a recall. |
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| All makes/models: fuel tank systems (November 2011) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to inform pilots, owners, operators, and
maintenance and service personnel of general aviation aircraft of the hazards associated with water
contamination of fuel tank systems. The fuel tank system consists of all tanks, components, lines, fittings, etc.,
from the fuel tank to the engine.
This SAIB is similar to SAIB CE-10-40R1, dated July 30, 2010, which addresses specific Cessna aircraft
models, and is meant to cover general aviation aircraft not included in SAIB CE-10-40R1.
At this time, the Federal Aviation Administration has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an
unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 39. |
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| Piaggio P-180: pitot static system (November 2011) | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to inform the owners and operators of
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. (Piaggio) P-180 airplanes, manufacturers serial numbers 1105
through 1213 and 1218, of an airworthiness concern, specifically water freezing in the pitot-static
system in flight resulting in dual air data computer (ADC) failures.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-12-03 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to inform owners and operators of an
airworthiness concern on 1996 and after Cessna Model 172R and 172S reciprocating engine
powered airplanes.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant AD action
under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-12-01 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin informs you of a possible airworthiness concern on Extra Aircraft Models EA-300/L, EA-300/LT, and EA-300/LC airplanes, all serial numbers.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part
39). |
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| CE-11-58 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is issued to inform owners and maintainers of Zenair CH2000 series aircraft of a potential unsafe condition regarding the cracking of the nose landing gear (NLG) weld.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-29R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) 414A and 421C aircraft with S-TEC Corporation (S-TEC) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA08996AC-D (system 55/55X) with optional Trim installed, Cessna 414A and 421C aircraft with S-TEC STC SA7787SW-D (system 65) with optional Trim installed, and Cessna 414A and 421C aircraft with S-TEC STC SA7790SW-D (system 60) with optional Trim installed, of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance on procedures for inspection of the rudder trim tab blocks which were relocated during the installation of the STC. This SAIB also provides guidance on inspecting phenolic blocks for wear along the flight control system. |
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| CE-11-57 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all
Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-400, AT-400A, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (under
Type Certificate Data Sheets A9SW and A17SW) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this
SAIB provides for general and detailed inspection for fatigue cracking of the engine mount tube.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-49 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes (under Type Certificate Data Sheet A19SW) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance for general and detailed inspection and lubrication instructions for the elevator trim control system.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-47 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts operators, pilots, and aircraft manufacturers of possible inner tube failures made from butyl rubber by Goodyear Aviation Tires, (Goodyear).
At this time, the failure of the inner tubes is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-43 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding possible interference with flight control due to loose objects in American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models 7EC, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, & 8GCBC airplanes.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 39). |
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| CE-11-41 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of all Air Tractor, Inc. 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 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheets A9SW and A17SW) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides general and detailed inspection for fatigue cracking of the fuselage frame wing attach tube.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-42 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners or operators of Piper Aircraft Inc. (Piper) airplane models (see list of models below), about a potential airworthiness concern regarding failure of the aileron control cables and consequent loss of aileron control authority. This failure is due to a manufacturing flaw in the pulley, which causes the aileron control cables to be severed at the pulley location.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-40 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of Allied Ag Cat Productions, Inc. G-164, G-164A, G-164B, G-164B with 73” wing gap, G-164B-15T, G-164B-34T, G-164B-20T, G-164C, G-164D, G-164D with 73” wing gap model airplanes (under Type Certificate Data Sheet 1A16) about potential cracking in the rudder.
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-36 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of an airworthiness concern, specifically the possibility of frayed aileron cables on Cessna Model 172S airplanes.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an
airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 39. |
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| CE-11-37 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners, operators and maintenance personnel of an airworthiness concern for Piper PA-44-180 with Lycoming engine models O-360-A1H6, LO-360-A1H6 and Cessna 172R and S with Lycoming engine model IO-360-L2A installed, other engines and aircraft models may also be affected.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-30 | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received reports of severe corrosion affecting various primary structure in Air Tractor, Inc. model airplanes. The range of Air Tractor models shares a similar philosophy in both structural design and materials. The highly corrosive environment these airplanes operate in while dispersing chemicals and performing firebomber operations make them susceptible to corrosion in areas and to a degree not normally seen in other general aviation airplanes. In some cases, corrosion of primary structure can be severe enough to degrade the ability of the affected airframe member(s) to carry required certified loads. |
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| CE-11-29 | During an inspection of an elevator trim installation per S-TEC STC SA08996AC-D, it was found that the elevator trim cables pass through a bulkhead with about five degrees of deflection. A phenolic block is installed to prevent wear on the cable. Additionally, the cable impacts the floor aft of the bulkhead. A phenolic strip is installed to prevent contact between the cable and the floor. Currently, there are no directed inspections of the phenolic block and strip. The routing of the cables and location of the phenolic components are installed by Cessna and is not modified by the installation of these S-TEC STCs. |
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| C-11-28 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is intended to inform you, owners, operators, and maintenance personnel, of an airworthiness concern on Hawker Beechcraft Model 55, 56, and 58 series Baron airplanes.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-21 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is intended to inform you, owners, operators
and maintenance personnel, of an airworthiness concern on Hawker Beechcraft Bonanza Model
Series 33, 35, and 36; Baron Model Series 55, 56, 58, and 95; and Duke Model Series 60.
Specifically, cracking could occur on the part number (P/N) 35-165050-84 flap nose rib.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-18 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is written to inform pilots of normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category (part 23) airplanes certificated before 2000 of the potential hazards associated with stall warning characteristics in icing conditions.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part
39). |
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| CE-10-40R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to inform pilots, owners, operators, and maintenance and service personnel of Cessna Aircraft Company (and formerly Reims Aviation S.A.) Model 100, 200, or 300 series, any model and/or prefix and/or suffix in the series of airplanes as applicable of the hazards associated with water contamination of fuel tank systems. The fuel tank system consists of all tanks, components, lines, fittings, etc., from the fuel tank to the engine.
This SAIB revises SAIB CE-10-40, dated July 27, 2010 as a result of comments received from an organization and other airworthiness authorities. It adds to the list of models potentially affected.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 39. |
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| SW-10-43 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding potential electromagnetic interferences with required aviation radios caused by non-aviation transmitters installed in rotorcraft. At this time, this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| SW-10-41 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding potential unannunciated failures of the MK XXII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EPGWS) aural alerting function. At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| SW-10-15R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises you, owners, operators, and modifiers of Bell Helicopter, Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 429 helicopters that SAIB No. SW-10-15 is revised. At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-10-44 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin alerts owners and operators of Cessna Model 402C airplanes of an airworthiness concern, specifically a reminder of the meaning of the “HYD PRESS” indication, and what may happen if this indication is not addressed.
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 39. |
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| SW-10-42R1 | This Revised Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) corrects the Alert Service Bulletin referenced in SAIB No. SW-10-42, dated August 5, 2010.
This SAIB alerts owners and operators that an uneven deployment has occurred on aircraft equipped with the following Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kits: Kit Part Number: 614.3001, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 093 and below, Helicopter Model: Bell 407, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA;
Kit Part Number: 614.3003, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 139 and below , Helicopter Model: Bell 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA;
Kit Part Number: 614.3004, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 008 and below, Helicopter Model: Bell 407, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA;
Kit Part Number: 614.3006, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 006 and below, Helicopter Model: Bell 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA;
Kit Part Number: 614.3007, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 015 and below, Helicopter Model: Bell 206A, B, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA;
Kit Part Number: 614.3008, Kit Serial Number Effectivity: 004 and below, Helicopter Model: Bell 206A, B, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC): SR01535LA; |
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| NM-10-45 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises registered owners and operators of Cessna Aircraft Company Model 680 and 750 airplanes of an airworthiness concern regarding a discrepancy in the nose landing gear extension mechanism. |
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| CE-10-46 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is being issued to advise operators and owners of Embraer EMB-505 airplanes of an airworthiness concern that the terrain awareness warning system (TAWS) information in the original airplane flight manual (AFM) is insufficient.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-10-33R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) communicates an airworthiness concern to all owners and operators of reciprocating engine-powered airplanes that use an exhaust system heat exchanger for cabin heat. This revision clarifies the airworthiness concern is for aircraft that use an exhaust system heat exchanger for cabin heat.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 39. |
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| CE-10-38R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding a missed Global Positioning System (GPS) Non-Precision Approach (NPA), which may be caused by the Honeywell GPS sensor when no backup navigation system is available on flights greater than 5 hours.
The sensors are used in the following products:
• Flight Management System: GNS-XES, GNS-XLS, GNS-XLS Enhanced, GNS-XLS PRNAV, GNS-XLS Enhanced PRNAV, GNS-XL, GNS-XL PRNAV, GS-2100, CDU-XLS
• GPS Navigator: KLN-35A, KLN-89B, KLN-90B, KLN-94, KLN-900, KLX-135, KLX-135A, KLX-189B
• TAWS: KMH-820, KMH-920, KGP-560, KGP-860, MK-XXI, MK V, MK VII, MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII
• GNSS: KGS-200
• IC-615: IC-615
• EPIC Radio: VIDL-G
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
This SAIB revises SAIB CE-10-38, dated July 15, 2010, by updating the models and part numbers. |
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| NE-10-47 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners, operators, and certificated repair facilities of airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. PT6A-114 and PT6A-114A series turboprop engines of the potential for engine in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) as a result of premature failure of compressor turbine (CT) blades. These engines are installed on Cessna Aircraft Company 208 and 208B Caravan airplanes. At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-10-48 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of Cessna Model 402C airplanes of caution statements that will be added to the aircraft maintenance manual. These caution statements address making sure the correct washers are tagged during removal to ensure proper location at reinstallation and to make sure the same washers are properly located under the bolt head and nut when re-connecting the torque links.
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| NE-09-48R1 | This revised Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners, operators, and certificated repair facilities, of any propeller, or any propeller component parts, repaired, inspected, or overhauled by Western Aircraft Propeller Service, Inc. (WAP) (Air Agency Certificate #FQ6R544N) of a revision to SAIB NE-09-48. At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-01 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners, or operators of Piper Aircraft Inc. (Piper) airplane models (see Table 1), of a potential airworthiness concern regarding failure of the turnbuckle/control cable assembly for the horizontal stabilator. This failure is due to stress corrosion cracking at the turnbuckle/control cable assembly leading to loss of pitch control.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. (TABLE 1)
Model: PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-28-235, PA-28-236; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-201T; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-32RT-300T, PA-32R-301(SP), PA-32R-301(HP) ; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-34-200, PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T; All serial numbers.
Model: PA-44-180, PA-44-180T; All serial numbers. |
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| CE-11-02 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin informs you of an airworthiness concern on all Sky Arrow 600 Sport airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) LSA001 to LSA021, that have been issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category (S-LSA). |
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| SW-11-03 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises you, the owners and operators of Columbia Helicopters, Inc (CHI) Model 234 (previously designated as Boeing model 234) helicopters to follow certain practices when performing maintenance and overhaul of the Aft Rotor Assembly, containing a pitch housing, part number (P/N) 145R2075/234R2075-all dash numbers. |
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| CE-11-04 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of wing skin repairs causing inadvertent damage to the spar on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation King Air Models L23F (65), A65, A65-8200, 65-80, 65-A80, 65-A80-8800, 65-B80, 65-90, U-21(65-A90), 65-A90, B90, C90, C90A, E90, F90, T44A(H-90), 100, A100, U21F(A100), U-21J(A-100), and B100 airplanes.
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-05 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs registered owners/operators of Taylorcraft airplanes (including all Taylorcraft, Inc., Taylorcraft 2000, LLC, and Arizona Aerospace Foundation model aircraft under type certificate data sheets 1A9, 1A11, TG-6, A-643, A-696, A-699, A-700, A-746, and TG-6) with main landing gear (MLG) tie strut part number (PN) B-A51 of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance on mitigating action to prevent your MLG tie strut from failing due to corrosion.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-06 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, registered owners and operators of small airplanes, to follow established safety criteria, guidance, and data when modifying your aircraft with tires that are oversized compared to the original equipment Federal Aviation Administration- (FAA-) approved type design. Oversized tires have been FAA approved by supplemental type certificates (STC) and field approvals on numerous small aircraft types for an assortment of reasons, such as maintaining ground clearance when installing larger propellers or improving landing performance for unique conditions. These oversized tires have customarily been referred to as “Tundra” tires.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. Investigation of a recent accident highlights the need for reminding operators of part 23 certificated airplanes that oversized tire modifications require analysis and substantiation as well as periodic inspections to prevent unsafe conditions. This SAIB reiterates the criteria to apply when evaluating the use of oversized tires and for determining the appropriate requirements to obtain necessary FAA approval. |
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| SW-11-07 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) Models AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350BA, AS350B3, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, and EC130 B4 helicopters, of the failure of a small number of star flex arms. |
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| CE-11-08 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners, or operators of Cessna Aircraft Company Models 206 and 207 Aircraft that have installed auxiliary fuel tank bladders in accordance with Sierra Industries, Ltd. Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) SA3634SW or SA3853SW, of a potential airworthiness concern where operators may not be aware of the actual fuel quantity in the aircraft. This may be caused by not allowing enough time to let the fuel to settle through the bladders following the refueling process.
At this time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-14 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of all Piper
Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, and PA-34 models of potential corrosion on the vertical stabilizer
forward attach point. This also provides our reminder to focus on the aircraft service manual (SM) as
mitigating action.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-13 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of all Piper
Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32 and PA-34 models, of potential corrosion on the wing front spar at the
fuselage attach fitting, at the landing gear attach point, and behind the leading edge fuel tank. This
also alerts you of our recommendation to incorporate Piper Service Bulletin (SB) 1006 as mitigating
action.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-12 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of all Piper
Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 models, of potential corrosion on the wing rear
spar at the fuselage attach fitting. We are recommending you incorporate Piper Service Bulletins (SB)
789A, 977, and 1006 as mitigating action.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-11 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of all Piper
Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32 and PA-34 models, of potential corrosion on the aileron at the hinge
fitting. This also provides our recommendation to focus on the aircraft service manual (SM) as
mitigating action.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-10 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts you, owners and operators of all Piper
Aircraft, Inc. PA-28, PA-32, PA-34, and PA-44 models, of potential corrosion on the flap hinge
and flap ribs. This also provides our recommendation to focus on the aircraft service manual (SM) as
mitigating action.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would
warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-11-09 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin informs owners, operators, and maintenance
personnel of a faulty transition logic that allows the Flight Management System (FMS) to display
incorrect altitude limits.
Applicable aircraft makes and models are those with an Avidyne Entegra Integrated Flight Display
(IFD) system installed, part number 700-00083-( ), any software Release. These include, per STC
SA00282BO, Cirrus Design Corporation SR20/SR22 and Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-46R-350T.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that
would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
(14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-10-49R1 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to inform registered owners, operators,
and maintenance personnel of an airworthiness concern regarding heated drain masts (P/N 105881)
on several Cessna Citation airplanes.
The recommendation included in this SAIB should be considered for all serial numbers for the
following Cessna Citation airplanes:
510 - Mustang;
525 - CJ, CJ1, CJ1+;
525A - CJ2, CJ2+;
525B - CJ3;
525C - CJ4;
550 - II, Bravo;
560 - V, Ultra, Encore, Encore+;
650 - III, VI, VII;
750 - X;
At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness
Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
This SAIB revises SAIB CE-10-49, dated September 23, 2010 for the following reasons:
? Recommendation section – updated to clarify the intent of the SAIB
? Related Service Information Contact section – updated to correct phone number |
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| SW-11-15 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners and operators of Robinson
Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22 Helicopters, serial number (S/N) 0001 thru 4037, and
Model R44 Helicopters, S/N 0001 thru 1590, equipped with cabin heaters, to install carbon monoxide
detectors.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an
airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| CE-10-40 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to inform pilots, owners, operators, and maintenance and service personnel of Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 170, and 172 series airplanes of the hazards associated with water contamination of fuel tank systems. The fuel tank system consists of all tanks, components, lines, fittings, etc., from the fuel tank to the engine.
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 39. |
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| CE-10-39 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding possible interference between the front seat lap belt and the rear rudder pedals on American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, & 8GCBC.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 39). |
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Bellanca/Alexandria/Aeronca/American Champion
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| CE-10-38 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises you of an airworthiness concern regarding a missed GPS Non-Precision Approach (NPA), which may be caused by the Honeywell GPS sensor when no backup navigation system is available on flights greater than 5 hours.
These sensors are used in Honeywell’s Flight Management System (GNS-XES, GNS-XLS, GNS-XLS Enchanced, GNS-XLS PRNAV, GNS-XLS Enhanced PRNAV, GNS-XL, GNS-XL PRNAV, CDU-XLS), GPS Navigator (KLN-89B, KLN-90B, KLN-94, KLN-900), TAWS (KMH-820, KMH-920, KGP-560, KGP-860, MK-XXI, MK V, MK VII, MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII), GNSS (KGS-200), IC-615(IC-615), and EPIC Radio (VIDL-G).
At this time, the FAA has determined that this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| NE-10-37 | This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises the owners and operators of airplanes equipped with General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines of the potential for engine in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). This SAIB applies to GE CF6-80C2 series engines controlled by a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC) in any airplane configuration, except Boeing 747 and 767 airplanes that have incorporated FADEC software version 8.2.R. These engines are installed on Boeing 747, 767, Airbus A300, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 airplanes. At this time, the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39. |
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| ANE-95-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise International Civil Aviation
Authorities (ICAAs) and FAA Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) of the importance of
incorporating Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) number 6178 on Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D engines. This
bulletin recommends incorporation of the cutback 3rd turbine blade, ASB 6178, on JT8D-15A/-17A/-
17AR engine models that have not yet incorporated the cutback 3rd turbine blades. However, this
bulletin is for information purposes only and the recommendations contained herein are not mandatory. |
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| ACE-96-10 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to provide owners/operators with
information pertaining to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-12-01. The information contained in
this bulletin provides results of the first round of inspections and approved alternative methods of
compliances (AMOC’s) granted to date. |
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| ACE-94-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information is to advise owners and operators of
Lockheed Model C-130A and C-130B model airplanes operating under FAA Restricted Category
Type Certificates of certain recommended actions that may prove to be significant to the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes.
This action recommends that operators conduct general checks and inspections of various areas of
the airplane. Accomplishment of these actions is recommended, but is not mandatory. Information
obtained from the results of the recommended actions may assist the FAA in determining if
subsequent rulemaking action is necessary and may help in defining subsequent corrective action. |
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| ASW-94-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information is to advise all owners and operators of
numerous reports of accidents in which failure of the 42 degree tail rotor drive gearbox assembly
occurred on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.(BHTI) Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, and similar
converted military restricted category model helicopters (UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1B/HP, UH-1E, UH-
1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, TH-1F, and TH-1L). This information recommends procedures to reduce the
probability of this type of accident. This is for information purposes only, and recommendations
for corrective action are not mandatory. |
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| ASW-95-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information is to advise all pilots of the Robinson R-22 and R-44
helicopters of fatal accidents in those aircraft resulting from main rotor contact with the airframe. This
information recommends procedures to reduce the probability of these types of accidents. This is for
information purposes only, and recommendations for corrective action are not mandatory. |
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| ACE-95-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Fairchild
Merlin/Metro SA226/SA227 model airplanes of the need to review the service bulletins listed on
page 2. |
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Fairchild Dornier/Fairchild (Swearingen)
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| ANE-95-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise International Civil Aviation
Authorities (ICAAs) and FAA Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) of the importance of
incorporating Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) number 6178 on Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D engines. This
bulletin recommends incorporation of the cutback 3rd turbine blade, ASB 6178, on JT8D-15A/-17A/-
17AR engine models that have not yet incorporated the cutback 3rd turbine blades. However, this
bulletin is for information purposes only and the recommendations contained herein are not mandatory. |
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| ACE-95-03 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of SOCATA
Model airplanes of the need to review the service bulletins listed below. |
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Aerospatiale/Eurocopter/Socata
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| ACE-95-04 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Piaggio Model P-180
airplanes of the need to review the service bulletins listed below. |
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| ACE-95-05 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to provide owners/operators with
information pertaining to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-20-07. AD 95-20-07 will be superseded
to reflect the information contained in this bulletin as soon as possible. The additional information
contained in this bulletin is not mandatory. |
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| ACE-96-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to provide owners/operators with
alternative methods of compliance (AMOC) to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13, Amendment
39-9472 (60 FR 67321, December 29, 1995). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may
revise or supersede AD 95-26-13 in the future to reflect the following or additional information.
These AMOC's are only available options to complying with AD 95-26-13, and should not be
construed as mandatory. |
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| ACE-96-02 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of British
Aerospace Jetstream HP 137 Mark 1, 200, 3100, 3200 model airplanes of the need to review the
Service Bulletins listed in this bulletin. The first portion addresses aging airplane issues. The second
portion addresses separate issues that deserve operator attention. |
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| ACE-96-03 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise registered
owners/operators of Russian Sukhoi SU-29 and SU-31 model aircraft of the need to review the
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Safety Recommendation, dated May 31, 1996. |
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| ACE-96-04 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise owners/operators of The
New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) PA-18-150 (Super Cub) of the need to comply with Service Bulletin
(SB) 966, dated January 21, 1994. |
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| ACE-96-06 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise owners and operators of
Fairchild (Swearingen) models SA26T/AT airplanes of the need to review the information in the
Fairchild SA26T/AT Maintenance Manual, Fuel Quantity System, Maintenance Practices. |
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Fairchild Dornier/Fairchild (Swearingen)
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| ACE-96-07 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Piaggio Model P-
180 airplanes of the need to review the service bulletins listed below. |
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| ACE-96-09 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of the Avions
Pierre Robin R2160 airplanes of the need to review the service bulletin listed below. |
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| ACE-96-08 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Pilatus PC-6
and PC-12 airplanes of the need to review the service letter and bulletins listed below. |
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| ACE-96-11 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to provide owners/operators with
information pertaining to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-12-06. The information contained in
this bulletin provides additional information relative to the identification of cylinders and the
applicability of the AD. |
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| ACE-96-15 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise registered owners of
certain de Havilland airplanes of the need to inspect horizontal and vertical stabilizer attachment
fittings.
This Bulletin is being sent to registered owners of de Havilland models DHC-6-1, -100, -200, and
-300 Twin Otter airplanes. |
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| ACE-96-14 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to inform registered owners of
certain de Havilland airplanes of the need to inspect for corrosion at certain wing lower skin rivets.
This Bulletin is being sent to registered owners of de Havilland models DHC-6 airplanes, serial
numbers 1 through 230 inclusive. |
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| ACE-96-13 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of the Dornier
Model 228 aircraft of the need to review the service information listed below. The Dornier 228
service document listed below references sixteen (16) Dornier Service Bulletins which provide for
the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft by inspecting for and eliminating any corrosion found in
the aircraft. |
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| ACE-96-12 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Cessna
Model 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A and 402B airplanes that the Federal Aviation Administration is
strongly advising accomplishing the provisions of Cessna Service Letter ME72-4. |
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| ACE-96-17 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to advise the owners and
operators of Raytheon Aircraft Company airplanes designated as Beech Models 99, A99, A99A,
B99, and C99 of the need to perform the inspections and replacements specified in the Continuous
Airworthiness Program for the Model 99 Airliner Series airplanes. |
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Beechcraft/ Hawker Beechcraft
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| ACE-96-16 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise Piper PA-31, PA-31P,
and PA-31T series aircraft owners/operators of the need to review the Service Bulletins (SB’s)
listed below to encourage compliance. |
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| ANE-96-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to alert repair stations, mechanics
holding Inspection Authorizations (IA), and Principal Maintenance Inspectors in the FAA Flight
Standards District Offices (FSDO) of the issuance of an Airworthiness Directive (AD) applicable to
Textron Lycoming reciprocating engines that may have defective piston pins installed. |
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| ANE-97-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to alert all 14 CFR Parts 91, 135,
and 121 operators including Principal Maintenance Inspectors in the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) of potential unairworthy products
returned to service by Tec-Air Services Repair Stations formerly located in East Northport,
New York; Macon, Georgia; and Kent, Washington. |
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| ANE-97-02 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to alert repair stations, mechanics
holding Inspection Authorizations (IA), and Principal Maintenance Inspectors in the FAA Flight
Standards District Offices (FSDO) of service difficulties and safety issues with AlliedSignal
(formerly Garrett and Airesearch) turbochargers installed on general aviation reciprocating engines. |
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| ACE-97-01 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to remind registered
owners of certain Cessna model airplanes of the modifications that will terminate the repetitive
inspections of the engine induction airboxes in accordance with the provisions of Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) 85-10-02. This SAIB is being sent to
registered owners of: Cessna Model 206, U206, U206A, U206B, U206C, U206D, U206E, U206F,
U206G, P206, P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D, P206E, 207, 207A, 210D, 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H,
210J, 210K, 210L, 210M, and 210N airplanes. |
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| ACE-97-02 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to advise
owners/operators of The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) model
PA-28-140 of the need to comply with Service Bulletin (SB) 753, dated December 15, 1982,
entitled “Expanded Spin Recovery Procedures” especially if spin maneuvers/training are normally
conducted. The information is valuable for anyone who operates a PA-28-140 because of the
possibility of an inadvertent spin entry. The SAIB is advisory in nature and not mandated by
regulation. |
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| ANE-97-03 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to alert repair stations,
owners/operators, and Principal Maintenance Inspectors in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO’s) to the potential for unairworthy parts. |
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| ACE-97-03 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Luscombe
Model 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, and T-8F airplanes, that the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and the Type Certificate (TC) holder, The Don Luscombe Aviation History Foundation
(DLAHF) strongly advises routine inspection and maintenance of the airframe for corrosion, with
particular attention to the internal structure of the wings, in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43. |
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| ACE-97-04 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) is to provide safety
information to sailplane/glider owners on the following:
• Modifications affecting weight and balance tables, graphs, and placards
• Applicability of Airworthiness Directives
• L’Hotellier ball and swivel joint quick connectors
• Proper equipment security
The first two subjects may not be applicable to your sailplane, however, if you know another
sailplane owner/operators to whom this information may apply, please provide them with a copy of
this SAIB. |
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| ACE-97-05 | The purpose of this Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is to advise operators of Pilatus
P3-03 and -05 Model airplanes certified in the Experimental Exhibition Category of the need to
review the information below. |
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