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A320 Aircraft Third Occupant Seat Harness Correct Routing

Reference: SN-2024/005
Status: Current
Version date: 20-Aug-2024

Adjustable Seats in General Aviation Aircraft

Reference: SN-2022/001
Status: Current
Version date: 17-Feb-2022

Ageing Aircraft Component Reliability and Associated Acceptance of Replacement Parts

Reference: SN-2020/005
Status: Current
Version date: 20-Mar-2023

Aircraft Registration Markings

Reference: SN-2024/008
Status: Current
Version date: 10-Oct-2024

Airworthiness of Aging Ex-Military Aircraft

Reference: SN-2021/007
Status: Current
Version date: 05-Mar-2021

Approvals for Flights to Exceed 250 KIAS Below 10,000ft AMSL

Reference: SN-2024/003
Status: Current
Version date: 27-Jun-2024

ATA 72 – Reciprocating Engine – Inspection

Reference: SN-2024/007
Status: Current
Version date: 03-Oct-2024

Avoidance of Loss of Control In-flight Pilot Awareness of Aircraft State, During Periods of Multiple System Malfunctions and Flight Control Issues

Reference: SN-2020/018
Status: Current
Version date: 08-Dec-2020

CAA SMS Evaluation Tool V7

Reference: SRG1776
Status: Current
Version date: 01-Nov-2023

Carbon Monoxide Contamination Minimisation & Detection in General Aviation Aircraft

Reference: SN-2020/003
Status: Current
Version date: 18-Jul-2023

Commercial, Organisational and Client Pressure in Flight Operations

Reference: SN-2022/005
Status: Current
Version date: 18-Jul-2022

Components Strips Report

Reference: SN-2019/006
Status: Current
Version date: 07-Jun-2021

Department for Transport Security Advice to Air Operators

Reference: SN-2017/001
Status: Current
Version date: 16-Jan-2024

Emergency Parachutes in Ex-Military Jets

Reference: SN-2018/004
Status: Current
Version date: 28-Jun-2021

Engine Valve Springs - Rolls-Royce and Packard Merlin (All Marks)

Reference: SN-2021/015
Status: Current
Version date: 08-Jul-2021

Fire Suppression – Toilet Compartment Fire Extinguishers

Reference: SN-2024/004
Status: Current
Version date: 04-Jul-2024

Fuel Shutoff Valve – Mandatory Actions on Boeing Aircraft

Reference: SN-2015/005
Status: Current
Version date: 22-Oct-2015

Garmin Emergency Autoland

Reference: SN-2024/009
Status: Current
Version date: 15-Oct-2024

General Aviation Aircraft Safety Harness Integrity

Reference: SN-2021/006
Status: Current
Version date: 04-Apr-2024

Global Navigation Satellite System Outage Leading to Navigation / Surveillance Degradation

Reference: SN-2023/001
Status: Current
Version date: 15-Apr-2024

Helicopter Operations - Guidance on Aerodrome Operating Minima for IFR Departures

Reference: SN-2019/008
Status: Current
Version date: 26-Oct-2023

Identification of Critical Parts in Operators Maintenance Programmes

Reference: SN-2022/003
Status: Current
Version date: 12-Apr-2022

Laser Attacks

Reference: SN-2020/017
Status: Current
Version date: 31-Oct-2024

Maintenance and Overhaul of Historic Piston Engines

Reference: SN-2018/002
Status: Current
Version date: 27-Feb-2018

Maintenance Programmes for Aircraft Used for Glider Towing

Reference: SN-2023/002
Status: Current
Version date: 13-Apr-2023

North American P51 Mustang (All Marks) Undercarriage Leg Pivot Shafts

Reference: SN-2022/004
Status: Current
Version date: 17-Jun-2022

Piper PA-28 and PA-32 Undercarriage Inspections

Reference: SN-2024/002 Version 2
Status: Current
Version date: 03-Jun-2024

Potential Interference Risk to Radio Altimeters from 5G Mobile Technology

Reference: SN-2021/017 Version 4
Status: Current
Version date: 03-Sep-2024

Protecting Final Reserve Fuel and The Minimum Fuel Declaration

Reference: SN-2019/002
Status: Current
Version date: 24-Mar-2023

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Geo-Awareness

Reference: SN-2023/005
Status: Current
Version date: 09-Oct-2023

Requirement for Use of CAA-designated Examiners to Extend LAPL(H) Privileges

Reference: SN-2020/016
Status: Current
Version date: 18-Oct-2023

Responsibilities of Operators, CAMOs,MOs Pilots of Ex-Military Aircraft with a CAA Permit to Fly

Reference: SN-2017/002
Status: Current
Version date: 13-Mar-2023

Restricting the Operation of Ex-Military Jet Aircraft at Flying Displays

Reference: SN-2018/001
Status: Current
Version date: 26-Feb-2018

Right-of-Way and Avoidance of Collisions

Reference: SN-2024/006
Status: Current
Version date: 12-Sep-2024

Risk of Controlled Flight into Terrain during 3D BARO-VNAV and 2D Approaches (Altimeter Setting Procedures)

Reference: SN-2023/003
Status: Current
Version date: 28-Apr-2023

ROCC ‘Flight Safety Messages’ Requirement

Reference: SN-2024/001
Status: Current
Version date: 30-Jan-2024

Rudder Lower Pintle Pivot Pin British Aircraft Corporation 167 Strikemaster and Jet Provost (All Marks)

Reference: SN-2021/016
Status: Current
Version date: 09-Sep-2021

Safety Requirements Applicable to the Carriage of Electric Mobility Aids

Reference: SN-2012/003
Status: Current
Version date: 23-Mar-2012

Safety Risk of Flying a Touring Motor Glider Without a TMG Class Rating

Reference: SN-2018/007
Status: Current
Version date: 24-Oct-2018

Stall Recovery Technique

Reference: SN-2014/003
Status: Current
Version date: 03-Mar-2014

Suspected Unapproved Parts – AOG Technics Limited

Reference: SN-2023/004
Status: Current
Version date: 04-Aug-2023

Undercarriage Leg Support Bracket Avions Max Holst MH.1521 “Broussard” (All Marks)

Reference: SN-2021/013
Status: Current
Version date: 10-Jun-2021

Use of Government/Military Aerodromes by Civil Aircraft Operators

Reference: SN-2015/007
Status: Current
Version date: 07-Mar-2024

Use of the Fuel Pump Primer in an Emergency: Yak 50/52 Aeroplanes

Reference: SN-2019/004
Status: Current
Version date: 17-Jun-2019

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