Service Bulletins Flashcards
1
Q
What are SBs?
A
Documents sent to operator that contain improvements on original design which can result in lower maintenance costs or increased performance
2
Q
Who issues a SB?
A
Type certificate holder
3
Q
Are SBs mandatory?
A
No
4
Q
What are some subjects that can be covered in SBs? (5)
A
- mods to a/c, engine or accessory
- mods that affect performance e.g improve reliability
- one time inspections to detect a flaw
- conversions from one engine model to another
- reduction of existing life limits
5
Q
What are the 3 types of SBs?
A
- alert SB
- standard SB
- engine conversion SB
6
Q
Alert SB
A
- issued for urgent matters relating to safety
- transmitted by media
- Must contain service bulletin number
7
Q
Standard SB
A
Issued when alert SB isn’t required
8
Q
Engine conversion SBs
A
Issued to provide operators with necessary information to convert engine models from one designation level to another
