Civil aviation
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320/111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the fuel pump cables, which could result in electrical arcing and possible ignition of fuel vapors and consequent explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61720-61721] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bifilar lug, damage to the main rotor control system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61721-61723] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, - 145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TAT sensor, which could result in insufficient thrust to take off or to abort the takeoff in a safe manner, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61729-61733] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd., model GA-8 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the forward cargo door slide caused by cracks, excessive wear, or excessive width
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 205)] [Page 61547-61549] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22A, 501-D22C, and 501-D22G turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained turbine wheel failure, leading to damage of the airplane and total loss of engine power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 205)] [Page 61549-61552] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: doubts about the North Korean nuclear programme
Washington, USA – US Administration asked for stopping overflights over some Asian states by North Korean aircraft
US Defence Department does not seem to trust in North Korea, despite negotiations on the nuclear programme, and it would have decided to resort to preventive measures against the Pyongyang Communist regime.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such fatigue cracks, which could result in a rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 203)] [Page 61226-61229] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models BR700-710A1-10 and BR700-710A2-20
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 203)] [Page 61229-61232] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA: stronger seats on civil airplanes starting in 2009
Washington, USA - Tolerable G force from current 9 to future 16
New commercial airplanes will have to be provided with seats capable to withstand 16 Gs compared to current 9 starting in 2009. It has been decided by Federal Aviation Administration in order to ensure... more
Civil aviationBird flu: precautions for passengers
Washington, USA - Some simply recommendations for people traveling on plane
US authorities alerted travelers inviting them to avoid places where bird flu has already caused victims, mostly in Vietnam but also in Thailand, Cambogia and Indonesia. The Air Travelers Association,... more
Civil aviationCamp David's airspace has been violated again
Washington, USA - A private aircraft was intercepted and forced to land
The intrusion of a private plane over Camp David restricted airspace, has forced US Armed Force fighter jets to take off last Sunday: military airplanes escorted it up a near airport. F-16s intercepted... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron model 47D1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G- 3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. model OH-13H helicopters (2005-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent using a scissors assembly or weld assembly scissors bracket past it's life limit, which could result in failure of the part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60205-60206] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines (2005-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil fires and the resulting fracture of the HPT shaft which can result in uncontained release of engine fragments; engine fire; in-flight engine shutdown; and possible airplane damage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60211-60214] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206A, A-1, B, B-1, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters (2005-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of a blade, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60203-60205] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 500N, and 600N helicopters (2005-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect fatigue cracking of the blade to prevent blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60206-60211] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200CB, and - 200PF series airplanes (2005-20-40)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an undetected flap skew, which could result in a flap loss, damage to adjacent airplane systems, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 197)] [Page 59640-59644] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2005-20-39)
Washington, Usa - To prevent collapse of the MLG, or damage to hydraulic tubing or the aileron control cables, which could result in possible departure of the airplane from the runway and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 197)] [Page 59638-59640] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron model 212, 412, and 412EP helicopters (2005-20-38)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rupture of an adapter, uncontrolled jetting of pressurized gas from the nitrogen bottle, and subsequent injury to occupants or damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 197)] [Page 59636-59637] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dowty Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4- 82-F/8, R324/4-82-F/9, R333/4-82-F/12, and R334/4-82-F/13 Propeller Assemblies (2005-20-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller hub failure due to cracks in the hub, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 197)] [Page 59647-59651] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series engines (2005-20-41)
Washington, Usa - To prevent such failure, which, in conjunction with sparking of electrical wires, failure of seals that would allow flammable fluids to migrate to compartments with ignition sources could result in an uncontained fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 197)] [Page 59644-59647] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviation"Tadar": a new security system to replace metal detectors
Munich, Germany - To be presented at the Inter Airport Europe Exhibition in Munich
Tadarida Bats inspired the name "Tadar": the bat navigation and hunting system have been imitated from the new security device "Tadar". It will be present at Munich on the occasion of the world’s leading t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C series airplanes (2005-20-33)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the forward and aft edge frames of the lower lobe FCD cutout, which could result in the loss of the FCD and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59266-59268] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100; A-320/111; A-320/200, A-321/100 and -200 series airplanes (2005-20-28)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadequate lighting and marking of the escape path, which could delay or impede the flightcrew and passengers when exiting the airplane during an emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59256-59258] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes (2005-20-29)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the upper chords of the upper deck floor beams
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59246-59252] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411, 411A, 414, 414A, 421, 421A, 421B, 421C, 425, and 441 airplanes (2005-20-25)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the avionics bus circuit breaker switch, which could result in smoke and a burning smell in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59237-59240] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE model TBM 700 airplanes (2005-20-24)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in loss of aircraft pressurization
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59240-59242] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, - 145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2005-20-37)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a broken trailing arm and consequent failure of the MLG, which could lead to loss of control and damage to the airplane during takeoff or landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59244-59246] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320/111 airplanes; and A-320/200, A-321/100, and A-321/200 series airplanes (2005-20-36)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the wing, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent wing fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59236-59237] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationBreakdown: Austrian aircraft force-landed at Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy - Two passengers emerged safe
The pilot and the only passenger of the single-engine airplane forced to an emergency landing on Bolzano Airport’s runway yesterday, are fine. A breakdown did not permit Austrian aircraft left from Innsbruck (... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103A TWIN II ACRO, and G103C TWIN III ACRO sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the fuselage during limit load flight, which could result in reduced structural integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59258-59263] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aviointeriors SpA, series 312 box mounted seats
Washington, Usa - To prevent series 312 box mounted seats from detaching from the passenger compartment floor, which could result in injury to the occupant of the seat, and prevent evacuation of passengers in the event of an emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59243-59244] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/211, -212, -311, and -312 airplanes (2005-20-27)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies of the fastener holes of the horizontal flange of the keel beam, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59233-59236] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes
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: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59252-59256] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on British Aerospace model HS 748 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of safety critical services including fuel shut-off and nacelle fire extinguishing services
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59231-59233] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320/111 airplanes (2005-20-35)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the upper stringers of the center wing box, which could lead to loss of structural integrity of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59229-59231] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-20-32)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disbonding of the elevator assembly, which could reduce the structural integrity of the elevator and result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 196)] [Page 59263-59266] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationArgentina: suspicious airplanes to be shot down during the Summit of the Americas
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Air Force on the alert while the USA should re-deploy surface-to-air missiles
Argentina will attend to the Summit of the Americas (November 3-5) where all Heads-of-State and Prime Ministers of the entire region’s countries will participate. So, also the defensive system will be m... more
Civil aviationUK: Al Qaeda intended to hit Heathrow in 2003
London, UK - It would have been unveiled by British press by indicating the risk of hijacking to make a commercial plane crash on the air station
British press is highlighting the discovery of an attempt project that Al Qaeda would have thought to perform against Heathrow International Airport in 2003. It seems in fact that some hijackers should... more
Civil aviationWinter Olympics: NATO offered its Awacs, Turin sincerely thanked it but says "No"
Turin, Italy - Italian Extraordinary Commissioner for Games said: "We will do it ourselves"
Mario Pescante, Italian Extraordinary Commissioner for the Turin Olympics 2006, revealed that Italy has rejected NATO’s Awacs spy aircraft to cover Winter Olympics security. "We have said thank you for t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/301, -321, -322, - 341, and -342; A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2005-20-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the wheel assembly and equipment in the area adjacent to the MLG and CLG, which could result in a decrease in braking function and possible runway over-run
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58298-58300] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model ATP airplanes (2005-20-22)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such damage, including corrosion, in the fuselage and wing structure, which could result in cracking and consequent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and wing structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58293-58295] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-620, A-310/304, A-310/324, and A-310/325 airplanes (2005-20-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source in the ACT, 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: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58303-58304] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model ATP airplanes (2005-20-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the engine sub- frame tubes or the engine attachment struts, which could result in separation of an engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58295-58298] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss from the feathering pump, which could cause the engine to shut down in flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58300-58303] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F; DC-10-15; DC-10-30 and DC- 10-30F; DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F; MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F; MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a rudder pedal torque tube, which could result in loss of rudder control and nose wheel steering controlled by the rudder pedal, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58305-58307] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationMahan Air plane forced to emergency landing in Germany
Cologne, Germany - Cologne-Bonn Airport suspended all flight operations for around two hours
An Airbus A-300 of Iranian carrier Mahan Air has been forced to make an emergency landing at Cologne-Bonn Airport yesterday due to a problem with rear landing gear’s tires. The 136 passengers aboard l... more
Civil aviationAnti-terrorism exercise: the hijacking of a scheduled flight has been simulated
Budapest, Hungary - Drills take place in Hungary
Hungary is also presently engaged to carry out a series of anti-terrorism exercises. The hijacking of a scheduled flight has been simulated. Simulation regarded an airplane forced by fighter jets to abandon... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2005-20-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the frames, which could result in cracks in the skin panels and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 192)] [Page 58002-58005] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes (2005-20-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a lifted slat, which, if the airplane performs any non-normal maneuver during takeoff or landing at very high angles of attack, could lead to the loss of the slat and reduced control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 192)] [Page 58005-58007] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100; A-320/111; A-320/200; and A-321/100 and -200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure normal braking is available to prevent possible runway departure in the event of failure of the parking brake
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 192)] [Page 58007-58009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more