Civil aviation
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire hazard in the main fuel tanks due to fuel spillage
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-328-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained IP turbine 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-08-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 or JT9D-7 series engines
Usa - To detect and correct cracking or other damage to the structure of the upper or lower surface of the forward lower spar and any loose or damaged fasteners, which could result in reduced structural capability of nacelle struts one through four, and
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-27-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the front spar web of the wing, which could result in fuel leaking onto an engine and a consequent fire
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-228-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - Models PW206A and PW206E
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-25-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney PW2000 series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent deployment of a thrust reverser in flight and subsequent 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-341-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
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 passe
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
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the shear pins in the trunnion assemblies of the main landing gears (MLG), which could result in the collapse of a 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. 2003-NM-141-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer actuator assembly (HSAA), which could result in possible 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. 2003-NM-142-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1 series turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine failure due to rubbing of the 2nd stage turbine disk on the 2nd stage nozzle guide vanes, which could result in complete engine failure and damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 94-ANE-08-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes; and model 747SR series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of an inboard trailing edge foreflap during flight, and subsequent damage to the airplane in flight
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-117-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc., model MD-900 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bolt, loss of a main rotor 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-33-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-45 or CF6-50 series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent leaking fuel line couplings, chafed fuel lines, restricted or clogged strut drain lines, fluids or vapors migrating to ignition sources, and flashback of external flame into the strut, which could result in uncontained engine
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-232-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the 7th and 9th through 12th stage high pressure compressor (HPC) disks and 8th stage HPC hub, resulting in uncontained engine 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. 2002-NE-41-AD; Amendment... more
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent moisture ingression and delamination of the cockpit lateral fixed windows, which could result in the loss of the outer glass ply and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to people or damage to property on the ground
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-16-AD; Amendment... more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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