Civil aviation
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Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating and internal component failure of the dimmer control unit of the overhead instrument lighting, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the flight compartment
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-357-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationSeveral items missing from US Air Force Museum
Dayton, Usa - Among them also three bombs
After an audit of the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum, about 1000 artifacts were reported missing - from NASA and Wright brothers technology to a variety of military weapons. Among... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes
Washington, Usa -To prevent heated localized temperatures within the fuel boost/transfer pumps due to frictional heating, which could result in a potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and consequent fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-144-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationSingapore warplanes intercept civilian aircraft invading the airspace
Singapore - But he was a man on a round-the-world solo flight
The Singapore Air Force Super A-4 Skyhawks fighter jets immediately took off to intercept a civil airplane that had invaded the airspace of the city-state, but it wasn't a real incident. Indeed the Portuguese... more
Civil aviationSince October police agents on Chinese planes
Benjing, China - A decision to reduce the risks of hijacking
Since the next October 1 all the Chinese airlines will be obliged to employ at least an aviation police agent on board, according to the dispositions of the government of Beijing to reduce considerably... more
Civil aviationThe process against Mzoudi started today
Homburg, Germany - They are the second legal proceedings on the attacks of September 11
It started today in the Homburg (northern Germany) tribunal the process against Moroccan Abdelghani Mzoudi, who is suspected of being involved in the terroristic attacks of September 11, 2001. It is the... more
Civil aviationThe missile smuggler has to face the Court
Newark, USA - The investigation began in December 2001
The Briton who was arrested yesterday while attempting to smuggle a shoulder-launched missile into the United States, was due to face a US court today accused of plotting against American security. The... more
Civil aviationUSA: missile smuggling plot thwarted
Washington, USA - Three men arrested
Three people have been arrested over an international plot to smuggle a shoulder-fired missile into the United States. Among them there was a British man, and it is supposed the target was to shot down... more
Civil aviationThree people lost control of their raft and wound up at Kennedy Airport in New York
New York, Usa - They anchored off an active runway
Three people who apparently lost control of their raft and wound up at Kennedy Airport in New York have prompted an investigation. The three were on an inflatable raft during a fishing expedition, but... more
Civil aviationA journalist armed (by joke) at Heathrow airport
London, UK - The efficiency of the vigilance system is questioned
The Londonian "Daily Express" published today an enquiry on Heathrow airport security, denouncing the inefficiency of the vigilance system. Dennis Rice, a journalist, reported his experience: he wandered... more
Civil aviationRussia will adopt new measures to control air space
Moscow, Russia - At the moment there are too many exposed areas
Two high Russian officials denounced the lack of safety in the skies of the country. Mikhail Kisilov, chief of the Air space control department of Defense ministry, and Vladimir Mikhailov, commander of... more
Civil aviationPilot pretending to have a bomb was arrested
New York, USA - His joke may cost him up to 11 years in prison
On saturday 9 an Air France co-pilot was arrested at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport: he was joking that he had a bomb in his shoe before boarding a flight to Paris. Port Authority spokeswoman... more
Civil aviationAirport security enforced by US teams
Washington, Usa - They will try to prevent missile attacks
US officials said today that Washington has sent teams of aviation security experts to cities in Iraq, Europe and Asia to help secure airports from terrorists using shoulder-fired missiles to down passengers... more
Civil aviationArrested responsibles of Jakarta Airport blast
Jakarta, Indonesia - They are involved in other bombings
Two men involved in a bombing at Jakarta’s International Airport on April 28, during which 11 persons were injured (see AVIONEWS), were arrested late yesterday by Indonesian police. They are suspected i... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - Models Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-28-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire in the engine compartment from reaching the main gearbox (MGB) compartment that contains parts that are not fire resistant and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-02-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent the separation of the fuel filter bowl from the fuel heater, which could result in a pressurized fuel leak and possible engine fire
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-34-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationUS may reduce sky marshals
Washington, USA - But the warning of possible attacks concerns americans
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it wants to reduce the number of air marshals, even if the warning about the possibility of Al-qaeda attacks is still alive. The reason... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-120 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent or intentional operation with the power levers below the flight idle stop during flight for airplanes that are not certificated for in-flight operation, which could result in engine overspeed and consequent loss
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-66-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationMan with knife at Sydney airport
Sydney, Australia - He was also carrying a baton
A 30 years man has been arrested at Sydney airport and is being questioned after carrying a knife and a baton onto a regional flight. Cabin crew declared they were alarmed by his "Destructive behaviour"... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent stage 5 and 6 disc crack initiation and propagation leading to uncontained disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-03-AD;... more
Civil aviationAustralia proposed the introduction of marshals on international flights
Sydney, Australia - Negotiations in progress
Australian Government announced today the intent of putting armed sky marshals on passenger jets flying from Australia to the US and Singapore. It is an extension of the current security program which... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal) model RE220 (RJ) auxiliary power units
Washington, Usa - To prevent APU compartment fires and fuel vapor explosion
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-42-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control actuator, which, in the event of a subsequent jam in the pilot's aileron control system, could result in failure of the aileron override system
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-34-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the main landing gear (MLG) and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane during takeoff or landing
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-62-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the bleed-air check valves on the bleed low-pressure line of the engines, which could result in engine compressor stall and consequent flameout of the affected engines
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-257-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced braking performance and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-39-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed Martin models L-1011 airplanes and Rolls-Royce plc RB211 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected fires originating within the high speed gearbox (HSGB) from breaching the HSGB case, which could result in engine damage and increased difficulty in extinguishing a fire, and to prevent undetected low pressure (LP)
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-369-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model 382G series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the latch mechanism located inside the emergency exit door, which could result in the inability to open the door in an emergency
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-326-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-330F, G, and J; AS-332C, L, and L1; SA-341G; SA-342J; AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D; AS-355E, F, F1, F2 and N; SA-365C, C1, and C2; SA-365N and N1; and AS- 365N2 and N3 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a life-limited, main or tail rotor (rotor) part, loss of a rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-56-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking and fracture of the forward end clevis of the flap track, which could result in reduced structural capability of the flap and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-55-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models N-22B and N-24A
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-04-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent incorrect altitude information transmitted by the Mode S transponder and simultaneous loss of the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), and increasing the possibility of an air traffic conflict
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-391-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fluid contamination inside the fire and overheat control unit, which could result in a false fire alarm and consequent emergency landing
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-50-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42 series airplanes and model ATR-72 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent shorting of a contact in the ATPCS test selector switch due to abnormal wear of contact surfaces, which could result in dual engine power drop with associated loss of both alternating current wild and main hydraulic power dur
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-280-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-72 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing damage to the electrical wire cables, which could lead to an electrical short circuit and potential for a fire under the floor panels
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-401-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the collar fittings on the inboard trailing edge flaps, which could result in separation of the flap and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-395-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the wire bundles of the video control center (VCC) against the rudder and/or elevator control cables
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-205-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationMetal cutlery forbidden on the Australian flights
Sydney, Australia - Crazy passengers could make use of them
After the incident happened at the beginning of this week on a Bangkok-Sydney flight operated by Qantas, when a passenger has seriously hurt an other traveller on board with a fork, in Australia the issue... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS-365 N3, SA-366G1, AS-355F, F1, F2, N, and EC-130 B4 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent thread failure, separation of the upper end-fitting that attaches the servocontrol cylinder to the upper ball end- fitting, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-49-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc. Propeller Hub
Washington, Usa - Models B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, and C5JFR36C1104
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-32-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models RB211-524G2, -524G2-T, -524G3, -524G3-T, -524H, -524H-T, -524H2, and -524H2-T series, and models RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-20-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFrom October 1 Italians can travel to the Usa with an optical system passport
Rome, Italy - Whoever doesn't own the new document will get a visa
According to the new disposition of the American administration the Italian citizens who want to go in the United States will have to own, since the next October 1, an optical reading passport, as yesterday... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models PC-12 and PC-12/45
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-51-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes
Usa - To find and correct cracking of the support fitting assemblies of the main spoiler actuators, which could result in damage of adjacent structure such as the rear spar or upper skin panel, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-156-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model SE-3160, SA-315B, SA-316B, SA-316C, and SA-319B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2003-SW-34-AD; AD 2003-15-51... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, 737-700, 737- 700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent incapacitation of the flightcrew due to lack of oxygen, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-282-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent hydraulic leakage and failure of the servo-controls located on the ailerons due to cracks in the end caps and along the barrel, which could result in loss of the ailerons and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-02-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2, A-300 B4, A-300 B4-600, A-300 B4-600R, A-300 F4-600R, A-310, A-330, and A-340 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an emergency escape slide, which could result in a delayed evacuation in an emergency and consequent injury to passengers or crew
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-154-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent stress-related cracking of the windshields, and subsequent excessive frequency of abnormal procedures specified in the airplane flight manual and/or an emergency descent be accomplished, which poses an increased risk to pass
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-322-AD; Amendment... more