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SecurityItaly: air disaster exercise in Fano
Fano, Italy - To test the response of rescue services
The annual air disaster exercise of Fano (Italy) took place yesterday, under the coordination of the 7th secondary maritime rescue center of the coast guard of Ancona. The test started after the alarm... more
SecurityEASA safety bulletin on Boeing 737
Cologne, Germany - Following Helios accident in 2005
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued today a Safety Information Bulletin recommending that operators and training organisations remind flight and cabin crews of B-737 model airplanes the absolute... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300, A-310, and A-300/600 series airplanes (2009-18-15)
Washington, Usa - To ensure the continued structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48143-48151] 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 48141-48143] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Model 727-281 Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA3449NM (2009-20-01)
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: [Page 48007-48009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityThe "Laboratory on Safety culture" on Thursday in Milan
Milan, Italy - Promoted by the "Committee 8th October 2001"
The "Laboratory on Safety culture" will be held on Thursday, October 1, in the "Manzoni" room of the "Palazzo delle Stelline" in Milan, Italy. The meeting, promoted by the "Committee 8th October 2001"... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream model 3201 airplanes (2009-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46888-46890] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900 and -900ER series airplanes (2009-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced rudder pedal forces, which could result in increased potential for pilot-induced oscillations and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46324-46327] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-18-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46313-46317] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes (2009-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46327-46329] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes and model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-18-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46322-46324] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, -204, -221, - 222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes (2009-18-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46342-46345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-18-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46339-46342] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc. (RR) RB211 Trent 900 series turbofan engines (2009-18-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46329-46331] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-18-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46317-46319] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes (2009-18-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46334-46336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes, and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings above and below the floor, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46331-46334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-19-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in failure of a tailboom 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 Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-50-AD;... more
SecurityEASA's emergency AD on Goodrich's Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - On Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), effective from yesterday, concerning Goodrich's speed sensors "Pitot tubes" (P/N 0851HL with serial numbers... more
SecurityFuture of the An-26 uncertain
Brussels, Belgium - Other operators complain for concessions on safety, fuel consumption and emissions
The European Commission would be close to decide on the opportunity to confirm the temporary license permitting Antonov An-26 operators to operate in the skies of the Union. Since 2003 these aircraft take... more
SecuritySpecial bulletin issued by the FAA on Rotax engines
Washington, USA - For problems with the liquid cooling system
The American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) on Bombardier-Rotax 912A, 912F, 912S and 914F engines, due to a possible problem with the liquid... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400 and -500 series airplanes (2009-02-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the fuselage, which could reduce the structural capability of the frames to sustain limit loads, and result in cracking in the fuselage skin and depressurization of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45979-45981] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2009-18-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46336-46339] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 and AB-412 EP helicopters (2009-18-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hoist cable and inadvertent loss of a load
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 171)] [Page 45754-45756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and -642 airplanes (2009-18-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent airspeed discrepancies, which could lead to disconnection of the autopilot and/or auto-thrust functions, and reversion to flight control alternate law and consequent increased pilot workload
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45550-45553] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityAmerican carriers must replace their speed sensors
Washington, USA - On their Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
Following the decisions taken last month by EASA (European Air Safety Agency) and manufacturer Airbus (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has required airlines to... more
SecurityFAA to modify rules for Hudson River's air space
New York, USA - New training for pilots and flight controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at... more
SecurityNTSB asks pilots to be checked for sleep apnea
Washington, USA - It might cause somnolence and concentration difficulties
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has required FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to insert among the medical checks required to airline pilots also those for sleep apnea (OSA),... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, and -300; 747SP and 747SR series airplanes (2009-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43629-43632] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes (2009-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43636-43638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model CN-235, CN-235/100, CN-235/200, and CN-235/300 airplanes (2009-18-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 165) [Page 43632-43634] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecuritySouthwest Airlines must replace all unapproved parts by Christmas
Washington, USA - FAA's decision on about 80 of the carrier's Boeing 737 aircraft
The waited decision about the unapproved parts mounted on some Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 aircraft (see AVIONEWS) arrived yesterday. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved a plan that would... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, S.A. turbofan engines (2009-18-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect low-cycle-fatigue cracks in the LP turbine rear frame, which could result in an engine separating from the airplane, causing damage to, and possibly leading to loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43634-43636] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 and F-28 Mark 0100 airplanes (2009-18-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43625-43629] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA to decide today on Southwest Airlines' situation
Dallas, USA - Non certified parts on the carrier's Boeing 737s
The American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is expected to decide today on the situation of Southwest Airlines, that had been forced last week to ground some of its aircraft as they were flying... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-18-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible ignition sources in the auxiliary fuel tank, main fuel tanks, and surge tanks caused by a wiring short or lightning strike, which could result in fuel tank explosions and loss of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 165)] [Page 43621-43624] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2009-18-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of the rudder-aileron interconnect cables by unsecured items in the baggage compartment, which could result in failure of the rudder-aileron interconnect cable system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43624-43625] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityHudson river accident: NTSB issues 5 safety recommendations
Washington, USA - FAA asked for new rules for the excursion air space
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued five safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resulting from the ongoing investigation of the midair collision... more
SecurityAmerican pilots want to ban lithium batteries' shipment
Washington, USA - They can cause smoke, fire or overheat
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing US and Canada pilots, asked the US government to temporarily ban shipment of lithium batteries on board of both passengers and cargo aircraft, until... more
SecuritySouthwest can keep flying with unauthorised parts
Dallas, USA - The FAA inspects 46 of the carrier's Boeing 737s
Southwest Airlines can keep on flying its Boeing 737s despite they are mounting some parts that are not authorised by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The green light arrived yesterday after... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2009-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41605-41607] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2009-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41603-41605] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical arcing and shorting of the electrical connector and consequent loss of several critical systems essential for safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41607-41611] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-17-04)
Washigton, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41611-41613] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-10 and TPE331-11 series turboprop engines (2009-17-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the first stage turbine disk and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 41327-41328] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes (2008-16-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40484-40488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream model G-IV, GIV-X, and GV-SP series airplanes and model GV airplanes (2009-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent this flammable sealant from igniting the exterior surfaces of the APU enclosure (firewall) under certain anomalous conditions such as an APU failure/APU compartment fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40061-40065] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about crash to a Maule M-7/235 airplane
Rome, Italy - Occurred in Como's seaplane station district on April 16, 2006
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed the inquiry report on the crash to a Maule M-7/235 airplane, code I-SEAP, happened in Como's seaplane station locality on April 16, 2006. The... more
SecurityIran forbids its airlines to acquire used Russian-made aircraft
Tehran, Iran - Following two serious accidents occured last month
Iranian airlines will not be allowed anymore to lease Russian-made aircraft, or to buy them second hand, following two serious accidents occurred last month in which respectively 168 people on board of... more
SecuritySpanair accident caused by human error and technical problems
Madrid, Spain - An updated bulletin has been issued by the Spanish investigation commission
One year after the accident occurred to a Spanair MD-82 aircraft at Madrid airport, in which on August 20, 2008, 154 people out of the 172 on board were killed (see AVIONEWS), the Spanish Civil Aviation... more