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SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 airplanes (2009-21-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55112-55116] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France (ECF) model EC-155B and EC-155B1 helicopters (2009-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 207)] [Page 55447-55449] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines (2009-21-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of asymmetric thrust and thrust control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55126-55130] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA's letter to Northwest Airlines revoking license to Flight 188's pilots
Washington, USA - They missed their arrival airport by 240 km because they had been working on their laptops
Some US media published the letter sent by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) -which is attached to this story- to revoke the license to the two Northwest Airlines' pilots who overflew their arrival... more
SecurityTwo Qantas pilots suspended for not deploying the landing gear
Sydney, Australia - The occurrence on October 26 on flight QF458
Two pilots of the Australian airline Qantas have been suspended following October 26 occurrence when they failed to deploy landing gear of their Boeing 767/300 while landing in Sydney after a flight from... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y(K,R)- () series propellers (2009-22-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the propeller hub causing blade separation and subsequent loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55130-55135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F series airplanes (2009-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55116-55118] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityALPA adopts new pilot fatigue policy
Washington, USA - More relevance to natural circadian rhythms
The Air Line Pilots Association of America and Canada (ALPA) has adopted a new flight-time/duty-time and rest policy that is tailored to take into account the latest science on how pilots deal with fatigue... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG. (RRD) Tay 650-15 turbofan engines (2009-22-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55121-55123] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Sikorsky model S-92A helicopters (2009-23-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of an MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2009-23-51 Sikorsky Model S-92A... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes (2007-22-03R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55118-55121] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 airplanes (2007-21-14R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55123-55126] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityLicense revoked to Northwest Airlines flight 188 pilots
Washington, USA - They had missed their destination on October 21
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who overflew their destination airport on October 21 while operating Flight 188 from San Diego to... more
SecurityEC: new rules for better investigation of civil aviation accidents
Brussels, Belgium - To strengthen the rights of the victims' parents of air accidents
The European Commission yesterday adopted a proposal for a Regulation on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation. More efficient and independent inquiries into the... more
SecurityFAA AD on International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2527E-A5, V2530-A5, and V2528-D5 Turbofan Engines (2009-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of parts of disc assembly, resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and probable damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 205)] [Page 54895-54896] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityEmergency exercise at "Al Bateen Executive Airport" in Adu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For two hours the airport will be partially closed
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency response exercise at Al Bateen Executive Airport today, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation... more
SecurityAustrian Eurofighter Typhoons on duty for NATO’s Defence Ministers meeting
Hallbergmoos, Germany - On last October 22 and 23 in Bratislava, Slovakia
The Austrian Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons were significantly involved in air policing missions during meetings of "NATO’s Defence Ministers" held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Thursday 22 and Friday 23... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-21-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent stage 5 and 6 disc crack initiation and propagation that might lead to uncontained disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53154-53156] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-21-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53151-53153] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A Turboshaft Engines (2009-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53153-53154] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T- 62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units (2009-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent over- fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53159-53160] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53156-53159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2007-23-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52877-52880] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes (2009-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the aft fuselage skin along the longitudinal edges of the bonded skin doubler, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52395-52398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535E4 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-20-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained outer combustion case burst, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52393-52395] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, and C-212-CE airplanes (2009-20-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52391-52393] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, and 747SR series airplanes (2009-20-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a decrease of the aerodynamic controllability of the airplane, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50686-50688] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with a DTSD installed in accordance with STC, ST00127BO (2009-20-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50683-50686] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO- 470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 series reciprocating engines (2009-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder head, possible engine failure, and fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 51464] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityA new Academy for flight safety
Chobham, UK - The first facility of this kind in the UK
Baines Simmons, a UK company offering airworthiness and aviation safety consulting and training services, is going to open in November new training facility called The Aviation Safety Academy, which will... more
SecurityFAA: serious runway incursions reduced by 50%
Washington, USA - Compared to last year's data
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday that serious runway incursions were down 50% for the most recent 12-month period compared to the previous year. There were 12 serious incursions... more
SecurityEnglish pilots charge Europe on fatigue
London, UK - BALPA: "EU is putting passengers' lives at risk"
Not being allowed to take part in October 5 continental action (see (vedi AVIONEWS) as the English low forbids to carry out protests in airports, UK pilots members of the BALPA (British Airline Pilots... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2009-20-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking or corrosion of the upper link fuse pin, which could result in failure of the fuse pin and consequent possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50692-50695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in an inability to restart the engines, and consequent forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50690-50692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG- 100 gliders (2009-20-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50688-50690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFedEx Express installs new firefighting system on its aircraft
Memphis, USA - To be mounted on the carrier's MD-11s and Boeing 777 Freighters
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has unveiled a new automatic fire-suppression system (FSS), elevating the level of safety during international, over-water flights. In April 2009, FedEx Express... more
SecurityAEA: pilots' flight hours do not affect safety
Brussels, Belgium - "Pilot unions’ claims are pure self-interest"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has rejected claims by pilot unions that the rules governing flight duty and rest time which currently apply in Europe are unsafe. At present, Flight Time... more
SecurityUS carriers will have to check on-board drinking water
Washington, USA - To protect passengers from microbiological contamination
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued yesterday a final rule to ensure that safe and reliable drinking water is provided to aircraft passengers and crew. The rule provides multiple-barrier... more
SecurityNTSB organizes a 3-day course for disaster responders
Washington, USA - To study reaction methods in case of serious accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is offering a three-day course, "Transportation Disaster Response - A Course for Emergency Responders," at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, and 228-202 airplanes (2009-20-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49801-49803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203 and -222 airplanes and model A-300B4/620 airplanes (2009-20-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49805-49809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-20-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49795-49797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityEmirates denies crew fatigue charges
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Published by the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun"
Dubai's national airline Emirates has strongly denied press reports published yesterday in the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun" regarding the airline’s management of fatigue risk. Reiterating its a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-20-02)
Washington, Usa - To address the identified unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49798-49801] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 Gliders (2009-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49803-49805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the left-and right-side web posts and shear ties of the kickload beam, which, when coupled with failures in the adjacent structure, could result in loss of control of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49792-49795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityANSV: urgent security recommendation sent by the Italian Air Safety Board to FAA and EASA
Rome, Italy - The severe occurrence happened last June 13 to a B-737/700 airplane
"The B-737/700 airplane, code OY-MRG, powered with CFM56-7B22 engines, of Danish nationality, suffered the turn-off of one of two engines, during the approaching to Florence's airport, last June 13, 2009.... more
SecurityAmerican flight schools oppose pilots' formation reform
Washington, USA - It would require FAA certification for all
An American civil aviation reform that would require all airline pilots (not only Senior ones) to get FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification, has been strongly opposed by flight schools in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2009-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct frame cracks, which could result in cracking of the adjacent fuselage skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48138-48141] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/ 114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0 (2009-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal RegisterL: [Page 48135-48138] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more