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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/223, -321, -322, and -323 airplanes (2006-10-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this cracking, which could reduce the effectiveness of the firewall and result in an uncontrolled engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 94)] [Page 28250-28254] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the bearings in the link assembly joint, which could result in separation of the inboard or outboard flap and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 93)] [Page 27949-27953] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747- 200F, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the longeron extension fitting, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and possible in-flight breakup of the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27592-27593] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100, A-320/200, A-321/100, and A-321/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion and damage on the lower part of the lavatory walls, which could compromise the structural integrity of the cabin attendant seat attachments, and cause injury to the cabin attendants during a crash landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27595-27598] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-400; AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (2006-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the wing lower spar cap before the originally established safe life is reached
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-Fairchild SF-340A (SAAB/ SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the uplock mechanism, which, combined with a loss of hydraulic pressure, could result in an uncommanded extension of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27598-27599] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF-9 propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27600-27602] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2006-08-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap at the center splice joint, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794-27795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the malfunction of emergency equipment during an emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27593-27595] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: EU delegation in Washington
Washington, USA - America does not deny but refuses EP jurisdiction
A delegation of the European Commission composed by 13 Europarliamentarian and leaded by Portuguese Carlo Coelho has just ended its journey, started Monday, in Washington, on the field of the inquiry on... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. model AT-501 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition of those airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 90)] [Page 27321] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: Amnesty International seminar
Dublin, Ireland - "The 'renditions' and the law"
A seminar promoted by Amnesty International and the Irish Human Rights Centre, named "The ’renditions’ and the law", took place yesterday in Ireland about the extraordinary renditions made by CIA of sus... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L series and ALF502R series turbofan engines
Washington, USA - To prevent total loss of engine power, in-flight engine shutdown, release of turbine blades, separation of the exhaust nozzle, and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 89)] [Page 26823-26826] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationMediterranean Air Forces meeting: clandestine immigration and security
Montijo, Portugal - Among the projects, a European multinational flight school
The Chiefs of Staff of the Mediterranean Air Forces met at Portuguese Air Force 6th base in Montijo: France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Turkey joined it (see AVIONEWS for details). Clandestine immigration... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 88)] [Page 26679-26682] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fluid contamination inside the fire and overheat control unit, which could result in a false fire alarm and consequent emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 88)] [Page 26682-26685] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100 and A-320/200 series airplanes; and model A-320/111 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the fuel pumps do not run while dry, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 88)] [Page 26685-26687] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; A-310/200 and A-310/300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an insulation blanket or other debris from being ingested into and jamming the forward outflow valve of the pressure regulation subsystem, which could lead to the inability to control cabin pressurization and adversely affect
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 4, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 86)] [Page 26191-26194] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationAlarm at Ciampino Airport for an unattended pack
Rome, Italy - The owner could not post it and abandoned it
Security alarm Saturday morning at Rome-Ciampino Airport, because of an unattended pack. While the area was being blocked off, the Police investigated and went back to the owner, who had seen the posting... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2006-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain lower lobe fuselage frames, which could lead to fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25926-25928] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 900EX airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct missing rivets in the front section of the central engine mast, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the central engine mast, possible separation of the engine from the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25924-25926] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-09-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks of the rear spar internal angle and tee fitting, which could lead to the rupture of the internal angle, tee fitting, and rear spar, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wings
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25921-25924] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: we will give information about CIA flights
Washington, USA - Tomorrow an EU inquiry commission in Washington
The US Secretary of Justice, Alberto Gonzales, made known that a delegation of EU officers will meet CIA members to receive clarifications about transfers of suspicious terrorists on "Special", secret... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes; and A-340/541 and A-340/642 airplanes (2006-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion, which could result in reduced structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25919-25921] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2006-09-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the skin which could result in reduced structural integrity of the support structure for the vertical or horizontal stabilizer and subsequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25928-25930] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365 N1, AS-365N2, N3, SA-366 G1, and EC-155B and B1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect damage to the bearing, resulting in end play and prevent loss of T/R pitch control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 85)] [Page 25930-25932] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationMediterranean Air Forces meeting
Montijo, Portugal - In order to find new understanding fields on security matter
The meeting between the Chiefs of Staff of the Mediterranean Air Forces has begun today in Montijo, at the Portuguese Air Force 6th base. Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and Turkey are joining it. The summit... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of electrical wires, which could result in an uncommanded shutdown of an engine during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 84)] [Page 25744-25745] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 600N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tailboom attachment fittings, separation of the tailboom from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 81)] [Page 24808-24812] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSecurity alarm at Brussels airport (2): everything is under control now
Brussels, Belgium - The air station re-started operations, after the runway passenger chase
After the evacuation this morning of Terminal A at Brussels airport, the situation is under control again and European flights traffic is now operative. A man refused to undergo security controls and ran... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: EU Commission's report has been presented
Brussels, Belgium - Fava: it is impossible that European governments did not know
Claudio Fava, relator for the European Parliament’s special commission which is investigating on CIA flights in Europe, presented yesterday the preliminary report of this investigation which will be d... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C series airplanes (2006-09-03)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 80)] [Page 24573-24576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent short circuit failures of certain AC contactors, which could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 80)] [Page 24576-24578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines (2006-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any gaps between the strut fitting and the forward engine mount assembly of both engines, which could result in separation of the engine from the wing and subsequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 80)] [Page 24571-24573] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSecurity alarm at Brussels airport
Brussels, Belgium - At least six flights have been cancelled
This morning security alarm has started at Brussels airport: Terminal A of Zaventem air station has been closed and evacuated, after a passenger did not want to undergo controls at the gate and he ran... more
Civil aviationSafety risk for US private jets
Washington, USA - An internet site in Arab threatens to shoot down any American aircraft
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the authority responsable for air transport safety in USA, warned pilots and owners of private jets, after they read on an internet site a message in Arab... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracked or fractured thrust links that could lead to the loss of the load path for the rear engine mount bulkhead and damage to other primary engine mount structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 77)] [Page 20528-20530] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent lack of engine response to power lever input, which could cause a single or dual engine in-flight shutdown event
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 77)] [Page 20531-20533] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent crack formation in the sealing angles
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 77)] [Page 20530-20531] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationA defense plan for Canadian oil plants
Ottawa, Canada - Admiral McNeal hopes in a cooperation between Armed Forces
Canadian Admirer, Dan McNeil, publicly recalled that the government of his Country should not underestimate the risk for a possible terrorist attack against Atlantic oil plants, which by now are not endowed... more
Civil aviationRussia won't suspend the building of a nuclear plant in Iran
Moscow, Russia - Sharp refusal of the American appeal
Yesterday American vice-President of State, Nicholas Burns, appealed Russia to suspend the building of Busher’s nuclear plant in Iran, in order to isolate the Islamic Republic in its dangerous ambitions o... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks in the backrest tubes of certain crew seat bucket assemblies, which could result in failure of the seat system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 75)] [Page 19998-20001] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (206-08-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap at the center splice joint, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 75)] [Page 19994-19998] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-400; AT- 401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (2006-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the wing lower spar cap before the originally established safe life is reached which if not detected and corrected, could result in wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 75)] [Page 19986-19994] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CT64-820-4 turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks in the rotating parts that could cause compressor and turbine wheel fracture and uncontained engine failure. An uncontained engine failure could cause possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 75)] [Page 20001-20005] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNuclear matter: today UN Security Council meeting in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - In the meantime Iran's threats go on
Teheran’s spokesman of Foreign Ministry, Hamid Reza Asefi, warned the five permanent members of UN Security Council (USA, Russia, China, France and Great Britain) and Germany, who will meet in Moscow t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Brantly International, Inc. model B-2, B-2A, and B-2B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of a shaft, failure of a shaft, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 73)] [Page 19624-19626] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Thrush Aircraft, Inc. model 600 S2D and S2R (S-2R) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent lower wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing with consequent loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 73)] [Page 19788] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company Aircraft Engines (GEAE) CT7-8A turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failures of the No. 3 bearings and possible dual in-flight shutdowns of the engines
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 73)] [Page 19627-19628] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. model AT-501 airplanes
Washington, Usa - FAA is issued separate AD actions for AT-400 series and Models AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes to address the unsafe condition of those airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 73)] [Page 19628-19633] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more