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Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) series airplanes (2004-10-04)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rear engine mount struts, which could subsequently result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27831-27833] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2004-10-03)
Usa - To prevent failure of the engine support beam (ESB), a principal structural element, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27829-27831] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationSpanish royal wedding and European football championship in Portugal will be protected by Nato Awacs
Brussels, Belgium - Sight flights interdicted in the skies over Madrid 50 mile far
Nato announced yesterday that an aerial electronic control system for the Spanish royal wedding between prince Felipe and TV journalist Letizia Ortiz to be held on May the 22nd. The same will be done for... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model Hawker 800XP airplanes
Usa - To prevent loss or fluctuation of indicated airspeed, which could result in hazardously misleading information being provided to the flightcrew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26008-26009] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes
Usa - To find and fix improper installation of the electrical wiring of the basic/optional cabin lighting, which could result in overheating of the wiring and possible smoke/fire in the cabin during an emergency situation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 92)] [Page 26299-26301] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model L-1011 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airplane due to corrosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 93)] [Page 26494-26498] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes
Usa - To find and fix damage and prevent subsequent failure of the rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wing-to-fuselage structure, which could result in loss of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26010-26012] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab 2000 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the roll and pitch disconnect handles from being difficult to operate, which could result in an increase in pilot workload and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26003-26004] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationRelations between European Union and Russia towards a further reinforcement on next May 21
Moscow, Russia - Higher global safety through a remarkable common effort, according to Solana
European diplomacy representative for security, Javier Solana, has recently put forward a positive consideration with reference to present situation of EU-Russia relations regarding global security. Solana... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab 340B series airplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand propellers
Usa - To prevent erroneous tripping of the remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCB) (even though an overload condition does not exist), premature failure of the RCCBs, loss of power to the feather pump system, and consequent reduced controllability of
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26001-26003] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 1900C airplanes
Usa - To prevent heat damage to the electrical wiring in and around the landing gear electrical systems components, which could result in the inability to operate critical control systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26020-26022] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationAir traffic control company Skyguide claim for a Switzerland Germany agreement
Stuttgart, Germany - The company is still under investigation for Uberlingen crashplane
The President of the southern Germany air traffic control manager company asked for an agreement between Germany and Switzerland to find a solution to the in common air space safety, defining even relative... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of primary attitude and directional gyros, which relate position information to the flight crew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26005-26006] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent overheating of the connecting terminals of the ground cooling fan, which could result in smoke or fire in the flight compartment and main cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26024-26025] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-10 and -11 series turboprop engines
Usa - To prevent cracked first stage turbine disks from causing uncontained disk separation, resulting in engine damage and shutdown and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26022-26024] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-7-100 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking in the baggage door fittings and the support structure, which could result in structural failure, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26025-26027] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of certain ground spoiler support arms due to interference between the ground spoiler assemblies and the wing flaps, which could result in loss of function of affected ground spoiler assemblies and consequent reduced controllabil
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26017-26018] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A, -7, -7A, -7AH, -7H, -7F, -7J, -20, and -20J turbofan engines
Usa - To prevent failure of the 6th stage LPT air seal, which could cause LPT damage resulting in an uncontained engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26018-26020] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80E1 model turbofan engines
Usa - To prevent failure of HPT rotor blades from HPT S2 NGV distress, which could result in an uncontained engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26027-26029] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab 2000 series airplanes (2004-09-21)
Usa - To prevent failure of the windshield wiper assembly, which could result in loss of visibility, damage to the propeller(s) and/or engine(s), or penetration of the fuselage skin and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26006-26008] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab SF340A and Saab 340B series airplanes (2004-09-35)
Usa - To prevent the loss of the direct current (DC) generators, which could result in the loss of normal electrical power to the airplane and increased pilot workload
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26000-26001] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Usa - To prevent oil leakage from the engine oil coolers, consequent in-flight engine shutdown due to low oil pressure, and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26013-26015] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2004-09-36)
Usa - To prevent undetected cracking of the H-11 bolts or excessive wear of the cadmium-plated bolts, which would compromise the primary load path of the engine support and could result in separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26015-26017] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and 747-400D series airplanes (2004-09-33)
Usa - To prevent a chafed hole in the fire extinguishing system tube of the aft cargo compartment, which could result in a lack of fire extinguishing agent and consequent uncontained fire in the aft cargo compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26012-26013] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationPacific airports security a 'terror risk'
Wellington, New Zealand - The whole region is working to intensify controls
Antiquated airports and inadequate cargo-screening systems throughout the Pacific posed a serious terrorist threat. Australia yesterday announced an extra USD 500,000 in aid for improved port security... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glasflugel--Ing. E. Hanle model Glasflugel Kestrel sailplanes
Usa - To detect and correct damage to the airbrake actuation shaft, which could result in failure of the airbrake control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25479-25480] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct gaps between the flap vane bracket and the adjacent lower skin and between the flap vane bracket and vane actuator beam, and premature cracking of the flap vane brackets, which could result in failure of the flap vane bracket
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25485-25488] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes
Usa - To prevent ice accumulation due to water entering the artificial feel unit (AFU), which could restrict or jam the aileron, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25483-25485] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25481-25483] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes (2004-09-15)
Usa - To prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24940-24941] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ and EMB-145XR series airplanes (2004-09-13)
Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the firewall, and a consequent uncontained APU fire that could spread to the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24945-24946] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-17)
Usa - To prevent fracture and/or breakage of the hinge bolt of the output rod of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in migration of the bolt tail, a loose spring tab, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24952-24953] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-16)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder flight control system due to cracking of the bearing lugs of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24953-24954] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent the loss of both direct current (DC) generator systems and loss of several other airplane systems, which could lead to the pilot's inability to maintain controlled flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24954-24956] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 1900, 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), and 1900D airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the canted bulkhead
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24941-24944] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct corrosion on the seat rails for the passenger seats, which could result in the reduced structural integrity of the passenger seats, detachment of the seats from the seat rails, and injury to passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24950-24952] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and model 328-300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure due to cracking of the seat frame attach caps on the passenger seat assemblies, which could result in separation of the passenger seat from the supporting structure during an emergency landing, hard landing, or turbulence, and
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24944-24945] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes powered by General Electric or Pratt & Whitney engines
Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking in the primary strut structure and reduced structural integrity of the strut, which could result in separation of the strut and engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24947-24950] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320 series airplanes
Usa - To reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24938-24939] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines flight is target of unspecified threat
Washington, USA - The crew is getting extra security checks from several days
A daily United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington is undergoing extra security checks because of an unspecified threat. The Transportation Security Administration is conducting additional checks... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown (3): human error in the centre of flight safety analysis
Rome, Italy - Measures aimed to prevent collision risk when flying and on the ground
ANSV's report for 2003 can simply confirm the relevant influence of human error with reference to incidents and accidents. This authority has pointed out aspects mainly concerning cases of insufficient... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown (2): limits for verifying incidents involving aircraft
Rome, Italy - Official estimations based on investigation indicate instead relevant problems for general and tourism-sport aviation
ANSV has underlined in its report for 2003 which not always it is possible to precisely verify the existance of incidents involving civil sector's aircraft. This would happen due to clear reasons. Not... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown
Rome, Italy - Main shortage in terms of flight safety in the country have been put into evidence
Recently, the Italian Flight Safety National Agency (ANSV) 2003 Report has been shown. This agency has put into evidence investigation and preventive activities during 2003 in order to increase flight... more
Civil aviationETOPS certification for all the Airbus twin-engined airplanes
Paris, France – EASA appreciates the great reliability of commercial aircraft produced by such European group
Airbus has achieved the ETOPS (Extended range twin-engine operations) certification by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)for the A-319, A-320 and A-321 aicraft families. This relevant European group... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2004-09-11)
Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the outer cylinder of the main landing gear (MLG), which could result in collapsed MLG and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 84)] [Page 23644-23646] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes (2004-09-10)
Usa - To prevent overheating of the heater tape on potable water fill and drain lines, which may ignite accumulated debris or contaminants on or near the potable water fill and drain lines, resulting in a fire in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 84)] [Page 23647-23650] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200C series airplanes (2004-09-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, and possible separation of the forward entry door from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 84)] [Page 23646-23647] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab SF-340A and Saab 340B series airplanes
Usa - To prevent wear of the signal conditioner wiring harness behind the refueling panel, which could result in a short circuit and consequent smoke or fire behind the refueling panel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 84)] [Page 23643-23644] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFingerprints control for Parisian airports employees
Paris, France - Biometric data will be present on employee personal badge
80.000 employees of Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports will soon pass a fingerprints check to enter in restricted areas. Since April is started fingerprints collecting operation among all parisian... more
Civil aviationDutch F-16s escort out of national air space a suspicious airplane
Amsterdam, Holland - No problem during its identification
Lat May 1st, two F-16 Fighting Falcons of Dutch Air Force took off quickly, after being alerted about the suspicious presence in the Dutch air space of a 737 which had not been allowed to overfly. This... more