Recreational Aviation Australia

Airworthiness Notices

Publication TitleSummaryPublication Date
AWB 02-066 Issue 1 Maintenance - Aircraft Immersed in Water18-Mar-22
Safety Notice - Bristell LSA19-Feb-20
EASA Pipistrel AD 2019-0128EASA AD 2019-0128 - Pipistrel Virus SW 121 aeroplanes - Seat belt attachment bolts.6-Jun-19
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2008 Series Aeroplanes 2018-0072After an occurrence report of an engine fire, it was identified that, in some locations on the engine firewall, steel patches that had been attached with use of sealant material had, likely as a result of the fire, detached in the engine compartment. The related technical investigation concluded that more aeroplanes might be affected. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to propagation of an engine fire to other critical areas, possibly resulting in loss of the aeroplane.28-Mar-18
TL Ultralight SB 3.S.SI.2017Damage to the flap drive torque tube in the fuselage.18-Jan-17
CASA AWB-023Weighing preparations - To draw attention to the importance of developing written procedures on preparing an aircraft for weighing - either based on existing manufacturers’ instructions or on information published in the referenced documents below -, and to recommend general preparatory practices in the absence of any other written guidance.19-Jan-17
RAAus AN Transponder 2016 Issue 01A large number of incorrect Recreational Aviation Aircraft (RAAus) have been identified with the wrong transponder codes programmed. This Advisory Notice (AN) has been generated so that the correct process is followed and adhered to. If you have a transponder fitted to your RAAus registered aircraft it must be calibrated.9-Dec-16
AN SW U/C 01Safety Alert notice to all owners and pilots of Spacewalker Aircraft requesting them to carry out an inspection of the shock absorber before further flight.8-Sep-16
BP Petrol NoticePetrol life in vehicle tanks - How petrol changes in equipment tanks17-Jun-16
CASA AWB 02-052Urgently advise operators, maintainers and pilots of the dangers associated with undetected mud wasp infestation in aircraft, and the circumstances under which they can occur.23-Mar-16
CASA AD/General/87There have been a number of reported cases in Australia and overseas of primary flight control cable terminals failing due to stress corrosion cracking. Inspection of primary flight control cable terminals can be difficult and problematic. Surface indication of stress corrosion cracking, such as corrosion pitting or cracking can be very difficult to see, even under 10X magnification and can sometimes emanate from within the sleeve of the terminal. Primary flight control cable terminal failure in flight may result in loss of aircraft control. This AD has been issued to address the safety concern and feedback received in response to NPRM 1303MS.13-Jan-16
RAAus AN 10072015WSFitting of external storage devices (Panniers) to Weight Shift Aircraft10-Jul-15
CASA AD-General-87Primary Flight Control Cable Assembly Retirement28-Jan-15
RAAus AN 24012014Aircraft Re-Fuelling Practices. Safety Action27-Oct-14
RAAus AN 12082014Flying Control System - Swaged Cable Inspection. Advisory Inspection12-Aug-14
AN 08082014 Rev2Flying control system - Duplicate inspections. Compulsory inspection.8-Aug-14
RAAus AN 20172014Security of bulkhead attachment nuts on Bowden (Push Pull) control cables. Compulsory Inspection21-Jul-14
SAFETY ALERT - Lithium BatteriesSAFETY ALERT - Lithium Batteries21-Jul-14
CASA AWB 24-008-1Aircraft wet lead-acid (flooded cell) main battery installations19-Sep-13
CASA AWB 27-001-4Control Cable Terminal - Retirement28-Jun-13
RAAus SB-002-15-08-2012All aircraft Control Cables. Affects all aircraft fitted with flight control cable terminal fittings, Possible failure and cracking due to corrosion.31-Aug-12
RAAus AN251111-2Light Sport Aircraft requirement to have a Special Certificate of Airworthiness LSA issued30-Nov-11
RAAus AN150911-1Visual inspection for cracks in Technam P92 main undercarriage support truss15-Sep-11
FAA SAFO 10007Tundra tire installation/ approval for airplanes equipped with Leaf Spring type main landing gear9-Dec-10
CASA AWB 26-004-1Fire Extinguisher Recall for dry powder extinguishers labelled Chubb, Quell, Flameguard, Motorcraft or Fire Smart, manufactured between 16 February 2010 and 8 July 201015-Nov-10
EASA SIB 2010-03Carburettor Icing Prevention18-Oct-10
RAAus AN 270810-1Fluid Cooled Engine Hoses - inspection of fittings and clamps7-Sep-10
FAA SAIB NE-10-05Reciprocating aircraft engines with float-type carburettors.17-Nov-09
CASA AD/FSM/31 amendment 2Fuel Injection Servo Plugs18-Feb-09
AN231208-1 Issue 1Compulsory fitment of ballistic parachute warning placards1-Jan-09
AN221208-2 Issue 1Non-compulsory inspection of plastic fuel lines1-Jan-09
RAAus Advice: TruTrak autopilot servo arm screwsInformation notice: TruTrak autopilot servo arm screws8-Dec-08
CASA AWB27-005 [Download 2]Applicable to plastic two-part detachable flight control column hand-grips installed in aircraft. To alert maintainers and operators to check for any detectable looseness between the control column and the grip. This may indicate failure of the plastic mating halves and/or attaching hardware.11-Sep-08
RAAus AN200808-1 Issue 2 [Download 2]Compulsory installation of manifold pressure gauge on aircraft fitted with a constant speed or in-flight adjustable propellers20-Aug-08
CASA Advice re: Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) Effect on seals [Download 2]CASA Letter on the effect of Premium Unleaded Petrol such as Shell Optimax on Seals15-Mar-01
RAAus (X) Lead Repacement Petrol (LRP) [Download 2]Lead Repacement Petrol (LRP) Light Sensitivity and Effect on Seals2-Feb-01