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Civil aviationAfter Sept. 11 attacks: an year of emergency for air security
Washington, Usa - Plane manufacturers introduced reinforced doors for cockpit
Coming to the first anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, it's time for a balance-sheet of the new security systems for flights programmed during this year. After September 11 several large US and European... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 airplanes (2002-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing damage to the wire assembly, and consequent arcing and smoke and fire in the electrical power center, and to prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 an
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-195-AD; Amendment 39-12872; AD 2002-17-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-17-05)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies of the wire bundles and hydraulic tubing in the aft stairwell area, which could result in electrical arcing between the wiring and hydraulic tubing and consequent fire and damage to adjacent structure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-154-AD; Amendment 39-12871; AD 2002-17-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Ballonbau Worner model K-630/1-Stu manned free gas balloons (2002-17-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the chance of an electrostatic charge buildup between the steelwire loops of the basket and the balloon envelope, which could result in ignition of combustible lifting gas fumes in the balloon envelope
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-35-AD; Amendment 39-12869; AD 2002-17-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries models HK 36 R "Super Dimona", HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted Category), and HK 36 TTS sailplanes (2002-15-01 R1)
Washington, Usa - to detect and correct damage in the long aileron push control rods, which could result in failure of the aileron push rods and decreased control
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-11-AD; Amendment 39-12870; AD 2002-15-01 R1] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes; model 747 series airplanes; and model 757 series airplanes (2002-18-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel vapors from coming into contact with an ignition source in the center wing fuel tank, which could result in fire/explosion in the center fuel tank
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NM-229-AD; AD 2002-18-52 Boeing Model 737-600,... more
Civil aviationAir Marshalls got into action on a Delta Air Lines flight
Washington, Usa - Passengers protested
Last Friday, two "air marshalls" got into action on board an Atlanta-Philadelphia flight operated by the Us carrier Delta Air Lines, and the incident promptly aroused the first protests. As a man showed... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: SAS to cancel two of its flights to New York
Stockholm, Sweden - Due to low demand
Because of low demand, on the day of the first anniversary of September 11 tragic events the Scandinavian airline SAS decided to cancel two of its flights to New York. However, according to a SAS spokesman,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines (2002-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 98-ANE-48-AD; Amendment 39-12867; AD 2002-17-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes (2002-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical short circuit between the pilot's and copilot's foot warmers and the composite floor boards, which could result in outgassing of the faceply material of the composite floorboards
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-12866; AD 2002-17-01] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Engines (2002-18-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NE-20-AD; AD 2002-18-51 Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego... more
Civil aviationSwedish police thwarted a potential hijacking
Stockholm, Sweden - Arresting a man trying to board with a hand-gun
A Swedish citizen with Tunisian origins has been arrested as he was found with an hand-gun in his luggage whilst he was boarding on a Stockholm-Birmingham flight. "We believe he was going to hijack the... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: Faa to ban flights operated by foreign airlines
Washington, Usa - Both passengers and cargo services
The Us Federal Aviation Administration is likely to ban non-Us airlines to operate flights over New York and Washington on September 11 and, perhaps, on September 12 over the Big Apple. If the project... more
Civil aviationHe missed a gun: fired a screener at Atlanta airport
Atlanta, Usa - Boarding a woman with 357 Magnum hand gun
A man working as a screener at Atlanta International Airport has been fired after, despite he searched the carry-on bag of the woman, he let Nancy Keller, 37 years old, to board on a flight heading to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes (2002-16-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the fuel quantity indicator system (FQIS) wiring on surrounding structures and systems
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-387-AD; Amendment 39-12854; AD 2002-16-15] RIN... more
Civil aviationTwo US F-16s escorted jetliner at Baltimore airport
Linthicum, Usa - The alarm due to a "miscommunication"
After what has been, according to officials, a "miscommunication", two F-16s combat aircraft lifted off from the USAF Andrews air base to escort a US Airways flight to Baltimore-Washington International... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and - 300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the airstair door to open after a landing, which could result in a blocked escape route during an emergency evacuation
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-307-AD; Amendment 39-12849; AD 2002-16-10] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel Models 2 S1, 2 B, and 2 C Turboshaft Engines (2002-16-25)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leakage, which may cause engine fires that could lead to an in-flight engine shutdown, damage to the helicopter, and forced landing
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-10-AD; Amendment 39-12864; AD 2002-16-25] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes (2002-16-24)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew has adequate flight information by preventing temporary loss of data from the primary flight and navigation displays
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-348-AD; Amendment 39-12863; AD 2002-16-24] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the actuating cartridge on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguisher, which could result in the inability to extinguish an APU fire in-flight, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-318-AD; Amendment 39-12855; AD 2002-16-16] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Augusta model A109E helicopters (2002-17-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-42-AD; AD 2002-17-51 E Augusta S.p.A. Model A109E... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Agusta model A119 helicopter (2002-17-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-43-AD; AD 2002-17-52 Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 helicopter... more
Civil aviationGun woman arrested at Philadelphia airport
Washington, Usa - She was able to elude security checks in Atlanta
A woman carrying a 357 Magnum hand-gun successfully went through security checks at Atlanta airport afterwards boarding on a US Airways flight heading to Philadelphia. Fbi agents, who eventually arrested... more
Civil aviationJohannesburg summit: massive security measures adopted
Johannesburg, South Africa - Combat helicopters and unmaned aircraft
The United Nations summit on sustainable development started yesterday at Johannesburg, is armoured. A part from the huge deployment of men, the summit security is going to be granted by the presence of... more
Civil aviationBomb alert at Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - No aircraft were being allowed to depart
A bomb threat alerted today security personnel at Prague International Airport. Whilst police and security agents searched the airport for the explosive, the airfield has been evacuated and, even though... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Barry Aviation, LLC Model PZL-Krosno KR-03A "Peregrine" (Puchatek) Sailplanes (2002-16-17)
Washington, Usa - to prevent cracking in the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings, which could result in the horizontal stabilizer separating from the sailplane with consequent loss of control of the sailplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-30-AD; Amendment 39-12856; AD 2002-16-17] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 Series Airplanes (2002-16-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced rudder pedal feel and centering force, which, combined with failure of the outer spring of the spring assembly, could result in pilot-induced oscillation and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12862; AD 2002-16-23] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C and -219 Turbofan Engines (2002-16-08)
Washington, Usa - These engines are installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NE-32-AD; Amendment 39-12847; AD 2002-16-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and 328-300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-13)
Washington, Usa - To ensure replacement of improper bolts installed on the rudder spring tab that could back out over time
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12852; AD 2002-16-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines (2002-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the valve spring retainers resulting in possible engine failure while in-flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39-12846; AD 2002-16-07] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2002-16-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent breakage of the aft axle pivot pin of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-333-AD; Amendment 39-12850; AD 2002-16-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes (2002-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To ensure the flightcrew is advised of the proper procedures in the event of uncommanded movement of a spoiler during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-398-AD; Amendment 39-12851; AD 2002-16-12] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes (2002-16-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct conditions associated with high electrical resistance in the solenoid of the spoiler actuator assembly, which, in combination with the failure of a spoiler actuator, could result in reduced controllability of the a
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39-12848; AD 2002-16-09] RIN... more
Civil aviationAerial space over the city closed to every aeroplane, this is the Chicago’s request
Chicago, Usa- City administration writes to Transportation Security Administration
Aerial space over the city closed to every airplane: this is the request of Chicago’s city administration that wants the "no fly zone" return. Prohibition to fly over was decided after September 11, b... more
Civil aviationMiami’s terminal evacuated for accidental loss of substance similar to aerosol
New York, United States- Workers engaged in a series of restructuring were using it
A substance similar to aerosol fell from the ceiling where workers were engaged in a series of restructuring caused big alarm and the evacuation of an area of Miami’s international airport. It was an a... more
Civil aviationA300-600 could be not a safe aircraft
New York, Usa - According to 8 pilots at American Airlines
The A300-600, the aircraft manufactured by the European giant Airbus, could be not a safe airliner. That's the hypothesis given by 8 pilots at American Airlines at the end of an independent inquiry set... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-21)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-234-AD; Amendment 39-12860; AD 2002-16-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-19)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1767SO or SA1768SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-232-AD; Amendment 39-12858; AD 2002-16-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-22)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-20)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39-12859; AD 2002-16-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax type 912 F and 914 F series reciprocating engines (2002-16-26)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss caused by cracks in the engine crankcase, which could lead to in-flight failure of the engine and forced landing
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-08-AD; Amendment 39-12865; AD 2002-16-26] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56-5B and -7B series turbofan engines (2002-16-18)
Washington, Usa - To aid in containment of the LPT rotor in the event of LPT shaft failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-12857; AD 2002-16-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-14)
Washington, USA - To prevent the failure of an electrical relay due to a defective moving blade assembly, which could result in the inability to generate electrical power from the emergency system
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-346-AD; Amendment 39-12853; AD 2002-16-14] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2002-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the electrical connectors and contacts in the wheel well of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-12842; AD 2002-16-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of key components of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuators (HSTAs)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-12841; AD 2002-16-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes (2002-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect missing, loose, or cracked bolts on the outboard support of the inboard main flap and prevent loss of the inboard main flap
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-141-AD; Amendment 39-12844; AD 2002-16-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Univair Aircraft models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A airplanes (2002-16-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-79-AD; Amendment 39-12843; AD 2002-16-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes (2002-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the aft baffle assembly from the APU exhaust silencer and consequent separation of the assembly from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-166-AD; Amendment 39-12845; AD 2002-16-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationTecnhology vs. Terrorism
New York, Usa - New technologies are being studied to avoid the use of planes for terroristic attacks
Nasa is developing a new technology which would permit the remote control of airplanes showing dangerous behaviours. If a plane goes off course it will be possible to drive the flight computer to avoid... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters model MD900 helicopters (2002-15-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the bellcrank
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-25-AD; Amendment 39-12837; AD 2002-15-07] RIN... more