Civil aviation

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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

05/10/2004 14:19

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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

05/10/2004 14:19

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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

05/10/2004 14:18

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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

05/07/2004 18:05

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

05/07/2004 18:01

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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

05/07/2004 18:00

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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

05/07/2004 18:00

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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

05/07/2004 17:59

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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

05/07/2004 09:16

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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

05/07/2004 09:16

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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

05/07/2004 09:15

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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

05/06/2004 17:27

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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

05/06/2004 17:26

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Civil aviationUnited Airlines flight is target of unspecified threat

Washington, USA - The crew is getting extra security checks from several days

05/05/2004 14:19

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

05/05/2004 14:01

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

05/05/2004 13:54

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

05/05/2004 13:53

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

05/04/2004 13:07

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

05/04/2004 12:04

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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

05/03/2004 16:38

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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

05/03/2004 16:38

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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

05/03/2004 16:27

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Civil aviationFingerprints control for Parisian airports employees

Paris, France - Biometric data will be present on employee personal badge

05/03/2004 14:00

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

05/03/2004 13:43

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

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R series airplanes; and model A-310 series airplanes

Usa - To prevent loss of the relevant alternating current (AC) bus bar, reduced structural integrity of the engine pylon, and consequent loss of control of the airplane

04/30/2004 09:17

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Civil aviationFAA AD on HPH sro models Glasflugel 304CZ, 304CZ-17, and 304C sailplanes

Washington, Usa - To prevent the airbrake handle from becoming loose, which could result in failure of the airbrake control

04/30/2004 09:17

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Civil aviationFinal Four with relevant security measures

Tel Aviv, Israel - This Israeli city is the protagonist of basket final matches and will be armoured against terroristic attack danger

04/29/2004 20:35

Today (till next Saturday) Tel Aviv starts Euroleague basket final matches called Final Four. The four teams (Skipper Fortitudo Bologna, Montepaschi Siena, Cska Moscow and Maccabi Tel Aviv) will play at... more

Civil aviationA bomb aboard of the Air Canada's flight escorted by Canadian fighters last tuesday?

Vancouver, Canada - No final comments would exist by Canadian military authorities with reference to such event

04/29/2004 16:46

Even if much secrecy still exists by Canadian Air Force related to this event, nevertheless Canadian authorities have unveiled some details with reference to the military operation occurred last Tuesday... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes

To prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid from the parking brake operated valve (PBOV), which could cause the loss of the parking brake accumulator, and render the alternate braking system and the parking/emergency braking system inoperative, as well as caus

04/29/2004 14:11

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Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 500, 501, 550, and 551 airplanes

Usa - To prevent jamming of the wheel/tire assembly, which could result in a loss of directional control or braking performance upon landing

04/29/2004 14:11

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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes

Usa - To prevent passenger service unit (PSU) panels from moving and falling from the PSU support rails during takeoff or landing, which could result in injury to passengers and could impede evacuation of the passengers in an emergency situation

04/29/2004 14:10

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Civil aviationHeathrow airport terminal evacuated

London, UK – Found suspicious box

04/28/2004 16:43

Around 2:30pm a part of Londonian Heathrow airport terminal 1 has been evacuated after a suspicious box founding close to El Al (the Israelian airways) check-in. The artificiers assured there was no risk... more

Civil aviationAlitalia flight delayed for anti-terrorism warning

Fiumicino, Italy – 13 hours of delay for a suspicious expression

04/28/2004 15:54

Alitalia flight AZ-702, directed to Istanbul, has been blocked yesterday around 8:35pm at airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" of Fiumicino. The Airbus A-321 was close to its take off when a Turkish passenger has... more

Civil aviationFighter escort for Air Canada flight

Richmond, Canada – The aircraft landed safely

04/28/2004 11:27

A Boeing 767 Air Canada aircraft, flight n° 109, making the bridge between Halifax e Vancouver, was escorted to its destination by two Canadian air force CF-18 Hornet fighter jet assigned to the Canadian... more

Civil aviationDelta Airlines aircraft in a no scheduled landing

Washington, USA – A passenger created troubles during the trip

04/28/2004 11:21

An airplane of Delta air company, flying from Los Angeles to New York, yesterday night has made a non scheduled landing at Salt Lake City, Utah, because of an accident provoked by a passenger owning a... more

Civil aviationFAA AD Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes

Usa - To detect and correct loose and improperly tied nuts on the wing struts, which could result in an attachment nut coming off the bolt

04/28/2004 09:17

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 80)] [Page 22392-22393] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 series airplanes

To prevent failure of the driving finger of the rudder servo control and consequent loss of the rudder servo control function in driving the rudder to its commanded position, which, if combined with an engine failure during takeoff or go around,

04/28/2004 09:16

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Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes

Usa - To prevent leakage of fuel from the motive flow check valves, which could result in fuel vapors coming into contact with fuel ignition sources and consequent fuel tank explosion and fire

04/27/2004 17:12

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 80)] [Page 22388-22389] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Narco Avionics Inc. AT150 transponders

Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of aircraft airspace separation and the possibility of mid-air collision

04/27/2004 15:02

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 80)] [Page 22386-22387] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationUSA and EU appraise alternatives to "air sheriffs"

Brussels, Belgium - A hypothesis for stolen passports records has been suggested

04/27/2004 11:36

The United States and the European Union have met concerning matters related to flight security in fighting international terrorism. The most important newness would appear to be that referred to alternative... more

Civil aviationFAA is visiting UFAC in Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland - Inspections about safety standard are under way in this country

04/26/2004 15:17

US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) representatives are in Bern in order to verify the situation regarding Swiss civil aviation's safety standard. This operation involves such American authority as... more

Civil aviationNuclear wastes in the depths

Rome, Italy - A US report would reveal several air accidents in which many atomic bombs had been lost

04/26/2004 15:11

Italian Green Party's national executive coordinator, Angelo Bonelli, has made know a report related to a survey carried out by the Center for Defence Information. Such study would have put into evidence... more

Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines flight is evacuated over bomb note

St. Louis, USA – An hoaxer but a threatining note on an in-flight magazine

04/26/2004 15:09

The 121 passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Lambert Field to Orlando, were evacuated early Friday after a passenger found a reference to a bomb scrawled on an in-flight magazine. No explosives... more

Civil aviationChina: new control activities in the country's airports after the two new SARS cases

Beijing, China - According to WHO this state is more prepared to face such problem today

04/26/2004 11:54

After the confirmation of two new Sars cases in China (even if during last days other three new cases have been added), Beijing Government has immediately given instructions for facing the possibility... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH models Ventus-2a, Ventus-2b, Discus-2a, and Discus-2b sailplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct problems within the sailplane elevator control system before they lead to flutter and sailplane instability

04/23/2004 14:01

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 78)] [Page 21699-21701] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. airplanes

Washington, Usa - Model Otter DHC-3

04/23/2004 14:01

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 78)] [Page 21701-21703] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationFaa criticizes the fitting of flares on El Al's airplanes

Tel Aviv, Israel - Too dangerous at a low ceiling though their effectiveness is strictly related to threats coming from the ground

04/23/2004 11:58

While IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries) is ready to start the fitting of the new Flight Guard anti-missile self-protection system on the first aircraft of El Al carrier (see for details AVIONEWS), Faa (Federal... more

Civil aviationA shield for Linate

Milan, Italy - Enav announces the adoption of a new radar surveillance system for airport security

04/22/2004 17:40

On the occasion of the conference regarding air security which has occurred today in Milan at "Bicocca" University, Enav (Italian National Flight Assistance Agency) President, Bruno Nieddu, has made an... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 series airplanes; A-300B4 series airplanes; A-300B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F (Collectively Called A-300/600) series airplanes; and A-310 series airplanes

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of certain skin lap joints, which could result in reduced structural integrity and decompression of the airplane

04/22/2004 16:16

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 77)] [Page 21397-21401] Header Information Header... more

Civil aviationFAA AD on Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. TAWS8000 Terrain awareness warning system

Washington, Usa - To prevent the loading of the baro set potentiometer, which could result in an unacceptable altitude error

04/22/2004 16:16

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 77)] [Page 21393-21395] Header Information Header... more