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Civil aviationFAA AD on Great Lakes Aircraft Company, LLC, models 2T-1A-1 and 2T-1A-2 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the aircraft induction system from becoming blocked or restricted, which could result in engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 241)] [Page 75236-75243] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Letecke Zavody model L 23 Super-Blanik sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the elevator rocker lever caused by cracks that resulted from a defect in prior manufacturing procedures
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 241)] [Page 75225-75228] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60, SD3-Sherpa, and SD3-60 Sherpa series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the aluminum alloy gland nut on the MLG shock absorber, which could cause the MLG to collapse
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 241)] [Page 75233-75236] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION... 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, DC-9-50; DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9- 87 (MD-87); and model MD-88 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion to the retract cylinder support fitting of the MLG and the cylinder bore in the support fitting, which could result in compromised integrity of the retract cylinder support fitting of the MLG and possible
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 241)] [Page 75231-75233] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAmianthus: Padua military Judge's investigation has been extended to Istrana and Cordovado bases as well
Padua, Italy - In order to verify if amianthus exists even there and if the deployed personnel knows the matter
The Italian Air Force Venda Mountain air control centre, being under investigation by Padua military Judge for the presence of amianthus which could have killed some 20 persons belonging to the deployed... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A and PT6A-65B turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of directional control and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 14, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 239)] [Page 74411-74412] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-7 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any defects in the leads of any fuel booster pump, which could result in electrical arcing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 14, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 239)] [Page 74412-74413] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company (Raytheon) airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model Beech 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B)
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information This information is not available. Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR... more
Civil aviationLaser against the commercial aircraft's crews: US Navy suggested its countermeasures
Washington, USA - It deals with the LER, a system able to detect the laser ray, warn the crews and react by an automatic shielding measure
Just few weeks after the first warning signal called by the airlines about the danger represented by the use of laser to blind their airplanes’ pilots in the USA, and just few days after the official F... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-300 and -400ER series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible failure of the main deck floor stanchions and consequent collapse of the main floor during an emergency landing, which could result in passenger injury and impede passenger evacuation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71340-71342] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a PSU, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane's passenger cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71339-71340] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo-Discus Gliders
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the bonding of the spar cap and spar web, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in an in-flight wing failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71353-71356] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Mooney Aircraft Corporation models M-20B, M-20C, M-20D, M-20E, M-20F, M-20G, and M-20J airplanes
Washington, Usa - To assist in preventing water from entering the fuel bladders, which could result in rough engine operation or complete loss of engine power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71344-71347] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes (2004-25-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the strut upper link load path and consequent fracture of the diagonal brace, which could result in in-flight separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71349-71351] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340 series airplanes (2004-25-07)
Washington, Usa - To to prevent loss of the ISIS, which, if combined with loss of all EIS display units, could reduce the flightcrew's situational awareness and contribute to loss of control of the airplane or impact with obstacles or terrain
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71351-71353] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2004-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the support ribs for the MLG trunnion, which could result in collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71347-71349] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2004-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the hydraulics bay, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent center wing fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 236)] [Page 71342-71344] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationLondon: terroristic attacks similar to the ones occured in Madrid have been prevented
London, UK - It would have recently been unveiled by representatives from Scotland Yard during an interview
During a recent interview, representatives from Scotland Yard would have admitted in Great Britain that the risk of terroristic attempts, most of all in London, is particularly still high. Many persons... more
Civil aviationFBI: "Terrorism is likely to resort to the laser to make the airliners fall headlong"
Washington, USA - A warning signal called by national security authorities in the United States though no clear evidence of concrete preparations exists
A Delta’s pilot was burnt to an eye after being hit by a bright light ray in his face on last September during landing (see for details AVIONEWS). No sure references to possible terroristic attempts t... more
Civil aviationUSA: here are the changes of the Intelligence services
Washington, USA - A coordinator of all the US secret services and a specialized anti-terrorism centre have been set
US President, George W. Bush, had decided to rely upon the advices put forward by the Commission founded in order to understand the causes of September 11, as it had suggested to radically change the structure... more
Civil aviationEU: will the cancellation of the armaments embargo against China occur next year?
Brussels, Belgium - It would be the hypothesis recently considered by EU though it is going on focusing on human rights and regional stability
European Union commented recently on the possibility that the embargo against the armaments export towards China can be cancelled. According to Brussels, EU could resort to such as step next year, even... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the ISIS, which, if combined with loss of all EIS display units, could reduce the flightcrew's situational awareness and contribute to loss of control of the airplane or impact with obstacles or terrain
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 234)] [Page 70537-70539] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, and 747-300 series airplanes; 747SP and 747SR
Washington, Usa - To prevent unexpected disconnect of the autopilot during operation in RVSM airspace due to close passage of another airplane, which may result in altitude deviation, and consequently, could lead to a possible mid-air collision or a near
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 234)] [Page 70539-70541] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: six nuclear warheads available
Washington, USA - Such fears would have recently been shown by some members from the International Atomic Energy Agency
According to recent statements by some members from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), North Korea could already have the availability of four-six nuclear warheads. Fears which seem justified,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-3 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wiring installed in accordance with an incorrect drawing, which shows the pneumatic heating blankets to the P3 and PY pneumatic lines wired in series with the indicator lights, rather than parallel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 6, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 233)] [Page 70368-70371] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationCanada: 1000 airport security personnel's uniforms and 100 free passes disappeared
Montreal, Canada - Canadian Government ordered to carry out a detailed report but its eased at the same time the public opinion
There is a warning signal at the Canadian airports. According to what unveiled by national press and by Canadian Government, about 1000 uniforms and 100 free passes belonging to ground and security personnel... more
Civil aviationDeclaring war on Iran? It is better to rely on diplomacy
Washington, USA - Some American military and intelligence experts would be convinced of it after simulating a potential conflict
That Iran can become the next military target of then United States then international press had been stating for a long time. Now however, the relations between Washington and Teheran are worsening with... more
Civil aviationLinate, a gun carried on board without being detected during the security checks (2): a security representative was suspended from service
Milan, Italy - He would be a responsible member for the monitoring activities by the x ray sensors
SEA (Italian Milan-Linate Airports operator) had announced it: "We will suspend from the service the person who proved unable yesterday to detect the gun in the bag of a passenger" (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationLinate: a gun carried on board without being detected during the security checks
Milan, Italy - The lawful owner would have warned the crew before the departure, declaring he forgot it in his bag
A passenger got on board a flight bound for Dublin from Milan-Linate Airport (Italy) yesterday, would have immediately warned the crew saying he forgot a gun in his bag. The flight was immediately stopped... more
Civil aviationThe USA condemned Chinese and North Korean firms: they sold missiles to Iran
Washington, USA - The approved sanctions, according to analysts, to prove scarcely effective
Despite UN Security Council is not about to attend to the matter related to the Iranian nuclear programme after its suspension performed by Teheran’s regime (see for details AVIONEWS), the United States d... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines
Washington, Usa - To minimize the risk of sudden loss of engine power and uncommanded shutdown of the engine due to fuel contamination and collapse of the screen in the fuel nozzle
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 230)] [Page 69807-69809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206A, B, L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 230)] [Page 69810-69814] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab SF-340A and Saab 340B series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the RABAB, which could result in loosening of the actuator bracket and consequent failure of the MLG to retract, with considerable damage to other landing gear parts, including the MLG trunnion fitting
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 229)] [Page 69505-69506] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the FQIS wire(s) in the center fuel tank, which, when combined with a lightning strike or a power wire short to the FQIS wire(s), could result in arcing in the center fuel tank and consequent fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 228)] [Page 69277-69278] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model (Otter) DHC-3 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the structural failure of the elevator servo tab
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 228)] [Page 69274-69277] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAir space to be closed due to Spain-USA Davis Cup final
Madrid, Spain - Police helicopters to patrol on the event
Extraordinary security measures have been set for the Davis Cup final match between Spain and USA in Seville on Friday, December 3, and Sunday 5: the air space over "La Cartuja Olympic" Stadium will be... more
Civil aviationPSI meeting in Australia to face the mass destruction weapons proliferation
Canberra, Australia - The members of the deal related to the Proliferation Security Initiative warned the international community against such threat
A conference held by the members of the PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative) opened in Canberra (Australia) today. This is an agreement among the United States and some countries in the Asian and Oceanic... more
Civil aviationNo intervention by the UN Security Council on the Iranian nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - IAEA would not consider an appeal to the United Nations' authority as necessary but the United States still prove sceptical about the Iranian intentions
After the acceptance by Iran of the request put forward by IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) aimed to make it renounce to carry on the testing activities with the last 20 centrifuges used within... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH model OMF-100-160 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent future cracks in the outside tube of the main landing gear leg, which could result in structural failure of the fuselage tubing assembly
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68771-68773] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the issuance of erroneous commands or the receipt of erroneous information pertaining to the fire extinguisher system for the engines and the APU, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the A
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68773-68775] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2, A-300 B4, A-300 B4- 600, and A-300 B4-600R series airplanes; and model A-300 C4-605R Variant F and A-300 F4-605R airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the center section of the fuselage, which could result in a ruptured frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68779-68782] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran accepted the total suspension of the nuclear programme (2): the United States' fears
Washington, USA - According to some American military analysts, Iran would be able soon to put satellites into orbit through ballistic missiles
Despite the warranties provided by Iran regarding its nuclear programme (see for details AVIONEWS), it does not seem that the USA are willing to lower their guard concerning the Islamic Republic. American... more
Civil aviationIran accepted the total suspension of the nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - IAEA would have revealed that also the 20 centrifuges used for research purposes would have been stopped
Islamic Republic of Iran decided to suspend all the research activities in the nuclear sector and it was revealed by IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), which would have already verified the concrete... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T Series Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire or explosion caused by a fuel leak from a failed bypass button on the fuel filter housing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68767-68769] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the airplane from departing the runway during a CAT 2 or CAT 3 automatic landing or roll-out, due to magnetic and IRS deviations
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68775-68777] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes; and model MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the power feeder cables of the APU, which could result in electrical arcing to adjacent structure and consequent fire in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68777-68779] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) models 250-C30R/3, -C30R/3M, -C47B, and -C47M turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded and sudden changes in engine power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68769-68771] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationRussia and the West disagree on Ukraine: a Cold War heritage?
Moscow, Russia - Several Russian observers would think so but many others would have pointed out how this is unlikely to happen again
Several Russian observers are focusing on the international reactions occurred following the victory of the new President Yanukovych in Ukraine. While Russia, Belarussia, Uzbekistan and other states former... more
Civil aviationFalluja: chemical weapons in some buildings of the Iraqi city?
Falluja, Iraq - American soldiers would have found structures deployed as laboratories where non-conventional weapons could have maybe been preserved
Marine Corps would have found some laboratories in Falluja where various type weapons would have been not only preserved but even manufactured. After many aerial bombings which involved several buildings... more
Civil aviationHeli-evacuation exercise in Camp Mittica
Nassiriya, Iraq - Simulation of casualties evacuation by helicopters
Yesterday, in the "Garibaldi" shooting range by the Italian base Camp Mittica in Nassiriya (Iraq), was performed an exercise to simulate two cases of sanitary heli-evacuation of casualties. The scene was... more