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Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), and 36 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent severe weakening of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38578-38580] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent excessive wear of the polyamide washer of the aileron actuator bush assembly, which could result in aileron flutter and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38573-38575] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longitudinal skin joints in the fuselage pressure shell, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane, and result in loss of cabin pressurization during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38575-38578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/100 and -200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent roll oscillations during approach and landing in certain icing, crosswind, and turbulent conditions, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38580-38582] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed (2005-13-40)
Washington, Usa - To prevent dry operation of the fuel pumps for the auxiliary fuel tank, which could create a potential ignition source inside the auxiliary fuel tank that could result in a fire or explosion of the auxiliary fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 125)] [Page 37659-37661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37022-37024] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion in the area of the main spar web fittings of the vertical stabilizer, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37020-37022] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-34)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the light connectors, which could result in smoke and a possible fire in the passenger cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37025-37028] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationPrivate plane violated White House's flight restrictions
Washington, USA - The new intrusion above Washington forced Bush to evacuate his residence this time
President of the United States was in White House residence and was transferred to a safer location in the late afternoon yesterday, around 06:30pm, when a tourism plane Beechcraft King Air 300, invaded... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-28)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the vertical tie rods supporting certain electrical racks and the center stowage bins, which could cause the center stowage bins or electrical racks to fall onto passenger seats below during an emergency landing,
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36826-36829] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2 and B4 series airplanes (2005-13-33)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible trim loss when the flightcrew tries to override the autopilot pitch control, which could result in uncontrolled flight of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36833-36834] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly installed bushings, which could result in reduced tensile strength of the reinforcing strap of the wing's lower skin, and consequently a reduction of the structural capability of the wing and possible
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36831-36833] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-29)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wire chafing, which could result in the loss of flight control, communication, navigation, and engine fire control systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36834-36836] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes (2005-13-30)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the skin panels, which could cause rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36829-36831] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2005-13-27)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin, which could cause the fuselage skin to fracture and fail, and could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36821-36823] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4; A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and model A-310/200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-26)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that crewmembers are informed of the risks associated with forcibly opening passenger/crew, emergency exit, and cargo doors before an airplane is fully depressurized, which will prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36819-36821] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10; DC-9-20; DC-9-30; DC-9-40; DC-9-50; DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87 and model MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal shorting, arcing, and loss of emergency battery power due to failed battery screws, which could result in loss of emergency power to electrical flight components or other emergency power systems required in the event
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36824-36826] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran: new AIEA's inspections on the Iranian nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - Immediately after the victory of ultra-conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Presidential election
The recent victory at Presidential election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad casts a new shadow on the nuclear matter, most of all when considering Washington’s attitude about the electoral result. The ultra-conservative n... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent air leakage around the temperature sensor for the aft cargo compartment, which, in the event of a fire in the aft cargo compartment, could result in an insufficient concentration of fire extinguishing agent, and consequent
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36476-36479] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent metallic fibers from the first stage filter of the servo valves inside the DACM from becoming lodged in the first stage nozzle of the servo valve, which could lead to tire failure during high speed/high energy braking and
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36479-36480] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca SA Arriel 2B turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of control of engine fuel flow in manual control mode or mixed control mode, leading to engine overspeed and in-flight engine shutdown, or uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36480-36482] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400, -400D, -400F; 767-200, -300, -300F; and 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a latent open circuit that could leave the fuel spar shutoff valve in a partially open position when the engine fire switch is activated, which could result in fuel from the engine feeding an uncontrolled fire in the engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36474-36476] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AvCraft Dornier model 328-100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To reduce 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: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36470-36472] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200, -200C, -300, - 400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes (2005-13-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel or fuel vapors from leaking into the cargo or passenger compartments and coming into contact with a possible ignition source, which could result in fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36486-36488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 650 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36472-36474] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS-365N3 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hose, resulting in failure of hydraulic pressure to the brakes on the affected landing gear wheel, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during a run-on landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36482-36484] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 series helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the tip block or tip closure, loss of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36484-36486] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFlight to Rome re-directed on Chicago
Chicago, USA - Traveler found a small knife on board and warned the crew
The B-767/300 by American Airlines flying from Chicago to Rome has been forced last Saturday, to come back after a passenger found a small knife into the package, provided by the flying personnel, containing... more
Civil aviationmaps.google.com: an useful service or a limit for security?
Rome, Italy - Many could ask themselves if it is good to favour the display of airports and military bases all over the world
AVIONEWS has already provided a description of the new service supplied by Google internet engine and related to the satellite maps practically capable of putting into evidence with a certain resolution... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-92A helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the tail gear box output housing, loss of tail rotor drive, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 120)] [Page 36333-36334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationRaytheon: MANPADS? Airports, not the airplanes, will face them
Washington, USA - The US firm suggests an anti-missile countermeasure system which can be installed at the airport rather than on the commercial planes
An anti-missile electronic countermeasure system to protect the commercial airplanes installed at the airports rather than on the airplanes. This is the solution suggested by Raytheon, the well known US... 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 an ignition source in the fuel tank or adjacent dry bay, which could result in fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 36011-36014] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-34 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent failure in certain components of the NLG, lack of cleanliness of the NLG due to inadequate maintenance, or lack of lubricant in the NLG or NLG components
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 36000-36005] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Grob-Werke model G-120A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the MLG from becoming jammed and not extending, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35993-35996] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MLG or NLG, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35996-35997] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 series airplanes, and model CL-600-2D24 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and to detect and correct cracks on the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft press
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35987-35989] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-2 and -3 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent LP turbine rotor disk separation, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35992-35993] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes
Washington, Usa - To replace any incorrect circuit breaker installed in the MC01-3A I.C. 9 or MC01-3A I.C. 10 main electrical power junction box, which could result in premature tripping of the power junction box main feeder circuit breakers and could le
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35997-36000] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co KG models HO-V343 and HO-V343K propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller hub failure and blade separation due to an unknown root cause, leading to damage and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 36008-36011] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-300, AT- 301, AT-302, AT-400, AT-400A, AT-401, AT-402, AT-602, AT-802, and AT- 802A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent future fatigue failure in any eyebolt that attaches the front and rear spar of the horizontal stabilizer to the respective stabilizer strut
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 36005-36008] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the upper chord, upper chord strap, and the web of the upper deck floor beams and resultant failure of the floor beams
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 119)] [Page 35989-35991] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rockwell International models AT-6, AT-6A, AT- 6B, AT-6C, AT-6D, AT-6F, BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G airplanes; and Autair Ltd. model Harvard airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any fatigue crack in the inboard and outboard, upper and lower wing attach angles of either wing, which could result in failure of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)] [Page 35519-35523] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CT64-820-4 turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the stage 1 turbine disk and shaft, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)] [Page 35523-35525] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AvCraft Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2005-13-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent blockage within the drain lines, causing fluids to collect
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)] [Page 35516-35518] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition of fuel or hydraulic fluid, which could leak from pipes running through the ECS bay
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)] [Page 35518-35519] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AvCraft Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2005-13-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the incorrect re-assembly of the flight control system during maintenance, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 118)] [Page 35514-35516] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on The Lancair Company model LC41-550FG Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the elevator torque tube assembly, which could result in failure of the elevator torque tube assembly and subsequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 20, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 117)] [Page 35370-35372] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cross connection of the fire extinguisher bottles, which could result in failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to extinguish a fire in the affected areas
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 116)] [Page 35172-35174] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more