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SecurityFAA bans takeoffs with polished frost
Washington, USA - To enhance winter flights' safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing the safety of winter flying by prohibiting takeoffs with polished frost (frost buffed to make it smooth) on the wings, stabilizers and control surfaces... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8E series turbofan engines (2009-24-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of thrust control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 61021-61023] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070, 0100, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes (2008-06-20R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 61018-61021] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/3, AE 3007A1, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A1P, AE 3007A3, AE 3007C, and AE 3007C1 turbofan engines (2009-24-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the fan spinner from releasing, which could result in injury, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 61023-61024] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2009-23-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58539-58540] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2009-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58191-58195] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) 240, 360, 470, 520, and 550 series reciprocating engines (2009-24-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2009-24-52 Teledyne Continental... more
SecurityFAA allows Boeing 777s to fly until 2011
Washington, USA - These aircraft's engines risk to shut down in flight in case of icing
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has decided to decline alarms concerning the danger of in flight shut down of Rolls-Royce engines installed on some Boeing 777 aircraft in icing conditions,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-500 airplanes (2009-23-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58195-58200] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-23-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57577-57578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A and SAAB 340B airplanes (2009-23-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 215)] [Page 57574-57576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityTSA seeks innovative ideas for airport security
Washington, USA - To help operators in allocating resources
The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) of the US Homeland Security Department has launched an outreach search to discover possible innovations in the field of airport security. The Administration... more
SecurityFirst International Runway Safety Conference
Washington, USA - From December 1 to 3 in Washington
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in cooperation with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the MITRE Corporation, will hold the first International Runway Safety Conference... more
SecurityFAA proposes new rules for anti-ice protection
Washington, USA - For all aircraft with a takeoff weight under 27,215 kg
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule requiring scheduled airlines to either retrofit their existing fleet with ice-detection equipment or make sure the ice protection system activates... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/111, -112, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-23-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57578-57581] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-23-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source on the wet side of the fuel boost pump or cause a fire in the fuel pump enclosure and lead to subsequent explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57571-57574] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA issued new rules for the airspace above the Hudson River
New York, USA - The modifications became necessary after August's mid-air collision
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday finalized a federal rule, effective November 19, 2009, that will enhance safety by separating low-altitude, local aircraft flights over the Hudson... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes (2009-23-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the wing rear spar lower caps, which could result in fatigue failure of the wing rear spar lower caps.
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57567-57570] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2009-23-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57559-57561] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2009-21-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 215)] [Page 57561-57564] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-23-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion of the carriage spindle, which could result in fracture
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57564-57567] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityNew in-flight breakup for a Zodiac CH-601XL. FAA recommends modifications
Washington, USA - The NTSB in April required that all aircraft of this model would have been grounded
A Zodiac CH-601XL experimental airplane of the same series that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged to ground seven months ago was involved in another fatal accident, destroyed as a result... more
SecurityEASA approved the A-330 for ETOPS rules "Beyond 180 minutes"
Cologne, Germany - The first aircraft to achieve this certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved all Airbus A-330 models for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) rules “Beyond 180 minutes”. This award makes the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-09-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57405-57408] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 150 and 152 series airplanes (2009-10-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rudder from traveling past the normal travel limit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57408-57411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-300 airplanes (2009-01-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57411-57414] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes (2008-05-18R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57402-57405] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes (2009-23-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct leaking and cracks in the MLG actuators, which could result in loss of hydraulic fluid
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 56710-56713] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes (2009-22-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent water contamination in the electrical/electronic units in the main equipment center, which could result in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56717-56719] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2008-04-19R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56713-56717] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityOn average 12 pilots are stopped because of their drunken state
Washington, USA - The commander arrested in London is not an isolated case
About 12 pilots, like Erwin Washington from the United States (see AVIONEWS), are stopped every year for going to work with alcoholic levels higher than what is allowed (0.02% in England, 0.04% in the... more
SecurityThe FAA has had problems with 6100 pilots in the past 10 years
Washington, USA - Many of these are still in service
Following some recent inconveniences due to lack of professionally and attention of line pilots (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), an inquiry conducted by "News 8" has brought to light a FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 and 427 helicopters (2009-22-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a failure of a bearing, failure of the swashplate link assembly, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 209)] [Page 56104-56106] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2008-10-07R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 209)] [Page 56098-56101] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Reims Aviation S.A. model F-406 airplanes (2007-26-08R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 209)] [Page 56106-56107] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes (2009-22-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source inside the fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55755-55757] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-22-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55757-55759] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on EMBRAER model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2008-04-18R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 209)] [Page 56101-56104] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747; and Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes (2009-22-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent injuries to persons and damage to the airplane and equipment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55763-55765] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2009-22-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55761-55763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on American Champion Aircraft Corp. models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes (2009-22-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole, either of which could result in failure of the seat back
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55765-55767] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines (2009-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55759-55761] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-22-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55767-55770] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA administrator calls pilots attention to professionalism
Washington, USA - Referring to Northwest Airlines' flight 188
US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Administrator, Randy Babbit, has called airline pilots attention to professionalism, following the recent event involving two Northwest Airlines' pilots who overflew... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 airplanes (2009-21-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55112-55116] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France (ECF) model EC-155B and EC-155B1 helicopters (2009-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 207)] [Page 55447-55449] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines (2009-21-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of asymmetric thrust and thrust control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55126-55130] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA's letter to Northwest Airlines revoking license to Flight 188's pilots
Washington, USA - They missed their arrival airport by 240 km because they had been working on their laptops
Some US media published the letter sent by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) -which is attached to this story- to revoke the license to the two Northwest Airlines' pilots who overflew their arrival... more
SecurityTwo Qantas pilots suspended for not deploying the landing gear
Sydney, Australia - The occurrence on October 26 on flight QF458
Two pilots of the Australian airline Qantas have been suspended following October 26 occurrence when they failed to deploy landing gear of their Boeing 767/300 while landing in Sydney after a flight from... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-()2Y(K,R)- () series propellers (2009-22-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the propeller hub causing blade separation and subsequent loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55130-55135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more