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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400F series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin and frame shear tie assemblies, which could propagate and result in possible in-flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-288-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationLibya scheduled an attempt against a US airliner in 1986
London, UK - It would be revealed by sources which belong to intelligence services of some western countries
As a consequence of the recent overture by Tripoli's regime, it seems the possibility for discovering some tragic back stages of last decades history begins to be less remote. Some intelligence sources... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems Limited model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes; and BAE Systems Limited model BAe 146 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent uncommanded inputs to the nosewheel steering, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-317-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent the loss of the emergency evacuation slides during flight, which could result in damage to the fuselage, and to prevent incorrect inflation of the emergency evacuation slides, which could result in the emergency exits being unusable
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-339-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB 2000 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent long-term damage to the engine mounting structure (EMS), and loss of redundancy on the EMS, which could result in possible separation of an engine from the airplane, reduced controllability of the airplane, and injury to persons or prope
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-115-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of cockpit wiring, which could result in loss of operation of the affected systems, or smoke or fire in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2003-16645; Directorate... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a short circuit on the aileron/rudder trim control panel that could cause a runaway condition of the rudder trim actuator, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-120-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationLinate among the targets of Al Qaeda
Milan, Italy - A Tunisian turncoat reveals it
The Tunisian turncoat of the Italian Al Qaeda net confessed to the Milan magistrates some inspections carried out in past by the Muslim terrorists near the airport of Milan-Linate, which therefore would... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-70 and - 70F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the lower cargo doorjamb corners, which could result in rapid decompression of the fuselage and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-133-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent engine damage, airframe damage, and/or hazard to persons or property on the ground as a result of "blue ice" that has formed from leakage of the lavatory drain system or flush/fill systems and dislodged from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-NM-111-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationBusiness travel lives with the age of terrorism
Washington, USA - Increases the use of business charters
The tragedies of 11th September in Usa and of 11th March of Madrid, among the various effects that they have produced, increased all over the world a paranoia sense, of fear, fear that something unexpected... more
Civil aviationAWACS protecting EU summit on terrorism
Brussels, Belgium - They have monitored a wide area over Brussels
On the occasion of the EU summit which has brought to the appointment of the first Anti-terrorism Super Commissioner yesterday, needed as a consequence of the serious attempt in Madrid, the NATO AWACS... more
Civil aviationLisbon to ask Nato air surveillance for soccer championship
Lisbon, Portugal - Following the terroristic attack in Madrid, Portugal urges higher security for the event
Portugal will ask Nato to send Awacs aircraft to patrol the European soccer championship which will be held in Lisbon from 12 June to 4 August this year as well as the Rock in Rio music festival planned... more
Civil aviationHealth care during air travelling: Travel and Safety conference at CNR
Rome, Italy - It will occur from March 29 to 31
The Travel and Safety conference at Italian National Research Council (Consiglio Nazionale di Ricerca - CNR) will occur in Rome on March 29, 30 and 31. Among discussed issues, those related to health during... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes
Usa - to detect and correct hydrogen embrittlement in the main landing gear shock absorber attachment bolts, which could result in failure of the main landing gear
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue damage of the MLG leg, which could result in collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-400-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS has interviewed Venice "Marco Polo" Airport's Director concerning recent checks on security for this air station
Venice, Italy - This airport has high security standard and an error in testing it can be statistically tolerable
AVIONEWS has interviewed Venice "Marco Polo" Airport's Director, Dr. Valerio Bonato, regarding matters on the security of this air station: AVIONEWS: After the recent events related to the verifying... more
Civil aviationCisjordan's air space has been closed
Tel Aviv, Israel - Another Israeli security measure after Hamas' reactions due to the death of Yassin
After the first condemnation reactions due to the killing of Yassin (see for details AVIONEWS) and the revenge threats by Hamas and its new leader, Rantissi, Israel does not confine itself to send soldiers... more
Civil aviationAlbania: found gun in baggage on flight Tirana-Bari
Tirana, Albania – It could not be used during the flight to make violent actions
The staff of the customs and of the Albanian frontier police found out a gun in a baggage that was going to be boarded on the flight Tirana-Bari of last Tuesday, of the Italian air company "Volare", that... more
Civil aviationGreece: false bomb alarm
Athens, Greece – Airplane of the Olympic Airlines forced to double back to the departure airport
An airplane of the Greek flag air company, Olympic Airlines, departed from Athens directed to Johannesburg, has been forced to double back to the airport from which it took off, because of a bomb alarm... more
Civil aviationMO: security strengthened for El Al and Air Sinai
Cairo, Egypt - Grows the fear of a Palestinian reprisal
After the killing of the sheik Ahmed Yassin happened yesterday (see AVIONEWS), the Egyptians airport authorities established the strengthening of the security measures in the airport of Cairo, in particular... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-22, R-22 Alpha, R-22 Beta, and R-22 Mariner helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fatigue crack, blade failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-01-AD; AD 2004-06-52... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Boeing Defense and Space Group (Boeing) model 234 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the upper shaft extension, which could result in catastrophic failure of the aft vertical shaft assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-09-AD; AD 2004-06-51... more
Civil aviationSafety: Gen. Tricarico expresses reserves on sky marshall
Rome, Italy – "It’s a problem of all the Countries threatened by terrorism"
Within the convention organized by Ceas, the Center of high studies for the fight against terrorism (see AVIONEWS), Gen. Leonardo Tricarico asserted that the problem of the sky safety is not a problem... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2004-06-03)
Usa - To prevent jamming of the ram air turbine (RAT) actuator in an emergency which requires deployment of the RAT, and consequent loss of hydraulic and electrical power in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-239-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines
Usa - To prevent failure of critical life-limited rotating engine parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-56-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2004-06-02)
Usa - To prevent failure of a lower guide rod fitting, which could cause a rear passenger door to jam during opening, delaying an emergency evacuation and resulting in injury to passengers or crew members
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-18-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: safety measures increased in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Important summit in Palermo and Florence
The Madrid attempt had as direct consequence the strengthening of the safety measures in the most delicate points of the Italian cities. To that end were called summit of the Prefecture and of the Public... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: the solutions to guarantee the transport safety
Rome, Italy - Speak Calvi and D'Arrigo
Next Friday and Saturday in Rome is planned a conference organized by Ceas (the Italian Center of high studies for the fight of the terrorism and of the politic violence) about the subject "The leadership... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-365 N3 helicopters (2004-05-28)
Washington, Usa - To prevent vibration in the tail rotor attachments and the pilot's anti-torque pedals, blade pitch control failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-11-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B helicopters (2004-05-29)
Washington, Usa - To prevent vibration in the tail rotor attachments and the pilot's anti-torque pedals, blade pitch control failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-12-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) series reciprocating engines
Washington, Usa - Models AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-31-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200 series airplanes modified by supplemental Type Certificate ST00516AT (2004-05-27)
To eliminate the possibility that the airplane crew could be unable to remove power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system during a non-normal or emergency situation, which could result in the airplane crew's inability to control smoke or fumes in
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-238-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, -30, -40, and -50; DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded seat movement during takeoff and/or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2003-16647; Directorate... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes (2004-05-26)
Washington, Usa -To prevent uncommanded movements of the power drive unit during ground handling of cargo and consequent possible injury to ground personnel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-14-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model Trent 700
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: alarm at the Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - A phone call threatened a bomb presence
Terrorism alert continues: last Saturday an anonymous phone call threatened a bomb presence in the Berlin airport Tegel, the main international air station in the capital. The call, occurred at 1:45 pm,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2004-05-12)
Usa - To prevent excessive wear of the gearboxes and subsequent movement or jamming of the engine throttle; movement of the throttle towards the idle position brings it close to the fuel shut-off switch, which could result in an in-flight engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-20-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-401 and -402 airplanes (2004-05-13)
Usa - To prevent cracks in the lower fuselage skin due to fatigue damage in the vicinity of the Number 2 VHF antenna, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-11-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2004-05-21)
Usa - To prevent the mechanical disconnection of a flap actuator, which, if followed by failure of the flap panel's second actuator due to increased loading, could result in flap asymmetry and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-258-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-362-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 and 720 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the engine from the airplane due to stress corrosion cracking and consequent fracturing of the bolts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-334-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models TAY 611-8, TAY 620-15, TAY 650-15, and TAY 651-54
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NE-11-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent damaged or severed bonding jumpers, which, in the event of a lightning strike, could result in severed elevator control cables and consequent reduced elevator control capability and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-178-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationZimbabwe accuses USA, UK and Spain to be the principals of mercenary commandos arrived in Harare and Malabo
Malabo, Equatorial Guynea - It would be clear the link between these two groups, according to Harare
Some mercenaries suspected of preparing an institutional overthrow against Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, have been arrested on Wednesday. This commando would consist mostly of South... more
Civil aviationSurveillance level at "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is increasing
Fiumicino, Italy - Greater controls due to terroristic attempts in Madrid
Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is involved in a remarkable increase of control activities in order to warrant a security level which must be even higher than it usually is, due to yesterday... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, AS-350D1, AS-355E, AS-355F, AS-355F1, AS-355F2, and AS-355N helicopters
Usa - To prevent failure of the main rotor swashplate bearing and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-44-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe-146 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent impairment of the operational skills and abilities of the flightcrew caused by oil or oil breakdown products in the cabin air, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-148-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent distraction of the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight due to certain Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) displays flashing or going blank, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-390-AD;... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of main landing gear (MLG) pistons, which could result in failure of the pistons, and consequent damage to the airplane structure and injury to flightcrew, passengers, or ground personnel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-275-AD; Amendment... more