Civil aviation
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Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-500 Elan series and DG-500M sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 29)] [Page 7626] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationA B-703 of the Iranian Air Force intercepted by a F-16 took off from Trapani
Rome, Italy - The Iranian aircraft hadn't flight documents in order for the overflying the national air space
Around 5pm of last Sunday, a F-16 of the Italian Air Force has taken off from Trapani to intercept a B-703 of the Iranian Air Force that was passing in that moment the Italian air space without have the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. model PZL M26 01 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in fuselage frame No. XI, which could result in failure of this frame
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 28)] [Page 6973-6975] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on British Aerospace model HS 748 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded re- engagement of the elevator gust lock, which could result in restriction of the elevator's movement and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6667-6669] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal oil fires caused by coking and carbon buildup, that could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6673-6675] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 and A-319/100 series airplanes; A-320/111airplanes; A-320/200 series airplanes; and A-321/100 and A-321/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent contact between the horizontal hinge pin and the adjacent electrical wire harness, which could result in damage to electrical wires, and consequent arcing and/or failure of associated systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6665-6667] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafed wire bundles near the center fuel tank, which could cause electrical arcing through the tank wall and ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel tank, and result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6663-6665] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion and subsequent cracking of studbolts, which could result in failure of the flap hinge fittings and their possible separation from the wing rear spar, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 27)] [Page 6669-6673] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamburger Flugzeugbau GmbH model HFB 320 Hansa airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent continued operation of an airplane beyond its designed life limit for the primary structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 26)] [Page 6342-6343] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, or ejection of a passenger or crew member out the door during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 26)] [Page 6343-6345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aero Advantage ADV-200 series vacuum pumps
Washington, Usa - To prevent vacuum pump failure or malfunction during instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that could lead to loss of flight instruments critical for flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 25)] [Page 6191-6194] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, and SD3-60 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent stress-corrosion cracking and subsequent failure of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 25)] [Page 6194-6197] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co-pilot's seat, which could interfere with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5976-5979] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, DC-8- 51, DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-63, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71, DC-8-73, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5969-5971] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA 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
Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking of metal parts and debris from detached and damaged float valves, or a buildup of static electricity, which could result in ignition of fuel vapors and fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 24)] [Page 5971-5976] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNATO's yearly international conference starts today
Munich, Germany - Many delegations participate. Organized protest marches
NATO’s yearly international conference about world security starts today in Munich (Germany) and ends on Sunday. 300 deputations from 50 states partecipate at the meeting, through which USA, Germany, E... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH models DG-500 Elan series and DG-500M sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support, could result in the rudder separating from its support and to loss of sailplane control during flight operations
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 22)] [Page 5584-5587] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 390 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the hydraulic tube assembly and consequent leaking of hydraulic fluid
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 22)] [Page 5581-5584] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNuclear: Iran launches challenge to the superpowers. And today there is AIEA meeting
Teheran, Iran - Ahmadinejad: "Nobody can interfere on our plans"
Yesterday Iranian President, Ahmadinejad, threatened again anyone who wants to obstruct the Islamic Republic’ plans. This opinion, expressed on the eve of the AIEA (International Agency for Atomic Energy) m... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained release of the HPT rear side plate and HPT disc, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 21)] [Page 5162-5165] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing between the subject oxygen mask box and the adjacent feeder cables, which could generate smoke or fire in the cockpit that could be fanned by oxygen leakage from the oxygen mask box
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 21)] [Page 5159-5162] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFlight attendants gets angry
Atlanta, USA - Protests for a better security
Yesterday flight attendants in Atlanta airport protested. The reason is because of the relaxing of the US security restrictions that, they said, will again allow to the passengers to bring on board scissors... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent blocked drain holes of the pitot tubes, which could result in the accumulation of water in the pitot-static system and consequent failure of that system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 18)] [Page 4482-4484] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model ERJ-170 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 18)] [Page 4484-4486] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a buildup of excessive static charge, which could create an ignition source inside the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 25, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 16)] [Page 4040-4041] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 1S1 turboshaft engines
Washington, USA - To prevent inflight engine shutdown and subsequent forced autorotation landing or accident
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 15)] [Page 3754-3757] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes
Washington, USA - To ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and prevent an uncontrollable fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 15)] [Page 3757-3759] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2006-02-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent these fasteners from disengaging and interfering with an inboard rudder pedal, which could reduce directional controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3210-3212] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Emergency) AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company, Raytheon (2006-02-51)
Washington, Usa - Model 390
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Directorate ID 2005-CE-51-AD; AD 2006-02-51... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model Hawker 800XP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a short circuit in the fuse and consequent heat damage to associated wiring and surrounding equipment, which could result in smoke or fire on the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3216-3217] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the APU compartment is isolated from the rest of the airplane in the event of an APU fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3209-3210] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2006-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded yaw movements and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3212-3214] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, -204, and -222 airplanes, and A-310/300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the frame foot run-outs, which could lead to rupture of the frame foot and cracking in adjacent frames and skin, and result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 13)] [Page 3214-3215] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model DH.125, HS.125, and BH.125; BAe.125 series 800A, 800B, 1000A, and 1000B airplanes; Hawker 800, and 1000 airplanes (2006-01-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent heat and fire damage to equipment adjacent to the fan venturi, which could result in smoke in the cabin and/or burning equipment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)] [Page 2857-2859] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arrius models 2B, 2B1, and 2F turboshaft engines (2001-08-14R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine flameout during rapid deceleration, or the inability to maintain the 2.5 minutes one engine inoperative (OEI) rating, and to prevent air path cracks due to blockage of the fuel injection manifolds
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 12)] [Page 2993-2994] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and A-340/642 airplanes (2006-02-01)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew, in the event of a fuel leak, is advised of appropriate procedures to follow, such as isolating the fuel tanks, stopping any fuel transfers, and landing as soon as possible
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 12)] [Page 2995-2997] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. model 750XL airplanes (2005-26-53)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the maximum takeoff weight that will allow wing ultimate load requirements to be met
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 10)] [Page 2453-2455] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9- 15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9- 50; DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87 airplanes; MD-88 airplanes; and MD-90-30 airplanes (2006-01-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the upper lock link assembly of the NLG, which could result in failure of the NLG to extend following a gear-down selection, and consequent gear-up landing, structural damage, and possible injury to passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 18, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 11)] [Page 2859-2863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4 series airplanes (2006-01-03)
To prevent false stall warnings associated with stick-shaker activation, which could result in increased pilot workload as the pilot tries to determine the cause of the stall warning and possible reduction in the pilot's ability to control the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 10)] [Page 2455-2457] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Frakes Aviation (Gulfstream American) model G-73 (Mallard) series airplanes and model G-73 airplanes that have been converted to have turbine engines (2006-01-51)
Washington, USA - To prevent structural failure of the wing and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1937-1939] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2006-01-11)
Washington, Usa - To provide a safe method to detect ice, snow, frost, or slush adhering to the upper wing (a critical surface) prior to takeoff; and to reduce drag in-flight by shedding ice on the cargo pod and landing gear fairings
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1941-1946] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2006-01-07)
Washington, USA - To find and fix cracks in the tension ties, which could lead to cracks in the skin and body frame and result in rapid in-flight depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1947-1949] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and model Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes (2006-01-01)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies, which could result in loss of steering control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1935-1937] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. seriesT5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L- 13B/D, and T53-L-703 series engines (2006-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain compressor, gas producer, and power turbine rotating components, which could result in failure of the engine and possible damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1930-1935] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2006-01-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin, which could result in structural failure of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1951-1953] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2006-01-10)
Washington, USA - To prevent inadvertent trim activation when the autopilot is on and the slats are extended, which could result in rudder activation when the autopilot is turned off
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1949-1951] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and -200A series airplanes (2006-01-09)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that affected NLG fitting subassemblies are removed from service before they reach their approved safe-life limit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1939-1941] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on American Champion Aircraft Corporation models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC planes
Washington, USA - To detect and correct incorrect swaging widths of the flight control cable Nicopress sleeves, which could result in failure of the elevator, rudder, aileron, and flap controls
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 5)] [Page 1390-1392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSAS' planes flew without have made controls: ENAC has supervised
Rome, Italy - The Scandinavian carrier has been controlled four times in Italy
Regarding the news coming from Stockholm about unsuccessful safety controls to ten Sas’ Airbuses (see for details AVIONEWS), ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) communicates that the carrier’s air... more
Civil aviationSas' planes flying with no licence
Stockholm, Sweden - Ten Airbuses of the Scandinavian company omitted safe controls
Planes were safe, but not tested and so they weren’t able to fly. That is all happened to Sas, the air company whom was reproached by Scandinavian authorities. Bertil Ternert, spokesman for STK company, c... more