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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
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F series airplanes (2009-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55116-55118] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityALPA adopts new pilot fatigue policy
Washington, USA - More relevance to natural circadian rhythms
The Air Line Pilots Association of America and Canada (ALPA) has adopted a new flight-time/duty-time and rest policy that is tailored to take into account the latest science on how pilots deal with fatigue... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG. (RRD) Tay 650-15 turbofan engines (2009-22-01)
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 55121-55123] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Sikorsky model S-92A helicopters (2009-23-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of an MGB 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 AD 2009-23-51 Sikorsky Model S-92A... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes (2007-22-03R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent 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: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55118-55121] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 airplanes (2007-21-14R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent 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: (Volume 74, Number 206)] [Page 55123-55126] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityLicense revoked to Northwest Airlines flight 188 pilots
Washington, USA - They had missed their destination on October 21
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who overflew their destination airport on October 21 while operating Flight 188 from San Diego to... more
SecurityEC: new rules for better investigation of civil aviation accidents
Brussels, Belgium - To strengthen the rights of the victims' parents of air accidents
The European Commission yesterday adopted a proposal for a Regulation on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation. More efficient and independent inquiries into the... more
SecurityFAA AD on International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1, V2527E-A5, V2530-A5, and V2528-D5 Turbofan Engines (2009-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of parts of disc assembly, resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and probable damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 205)] [Page 54895-54896] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityEmergency exercise at "Al Bateen Executive Airport" in Adu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For two hours the airport will be partially closed
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency response exercise at Al Bateen Executive Airport today, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation... more
SecurityAustrian Eurofighter Typhoons on duty for NATO’s Defence Ministers meeting
Hallbergmoos, Germany - On last October 22 and 23 in Bratislava, Slovakia
The Austrian Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons were significantly involved in air policing missions during meetings of "NATO’s Defence Ministers" held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Thursday 22 and Friday 23... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-21-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent stage 5 and 6 disc crack initiation and propagation that might lead to uncontained disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53154-53156] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-21-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53151-53153] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A Turboshaft Engines (2009-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53153-53154] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T- 62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units (2009-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent over- fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53159-53160] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53156-53159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2007-23-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52877-52880] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes (2009-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the aft fuselage skin along the longitudinal edges of the bonded skin doubler, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52395-52398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535E4 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-20-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained outer combustion case burst, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52393-52395] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, and C-212-CE airplanes (2009-20-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52391-52393] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, and 747SR series airplanes (2009-20-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a decrease of the aerodynamic controllability of the airplane, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50686-50688] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with a DTSD installed in accordance with STC, ST00127BO (2009-20-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50683-50686] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO- 470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 series reciprocating engines (2009-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder head, possible engine failure, and fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 51464] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityA new Academy for flight safety
Chobham, UK - The first facility of this kind in the UK
Baines Simmons, a UK company offering airworthiness and aviation safety consulting and training services, is going to open in November new training facility called The Aviation Safety Academy, which will... more
SecurityFAA: serious runway incursions reduced by 50%
Washington, USA - Compared to last year's data
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday that serious runway incursions were down 50% for the most recent 12-month period compared to the previous year. There were 12 serious incursions... more
SecurityEnglish pilots charge Europe on fatigue
London, UK - BALPA: "EU is putting passengers' lives at risk"
Not being allowed to take part in October 5 continental action (see (vedi AVIONEWS) as the English low forbids to carry out protests in airports, UK pilots members of the BALPA (British Airline Pilots... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2009-20-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking or corrosion of the upper link fuse pin, which could result in failure of the fuse pin and consequent possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50692-50695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in an inability to restart the engines, and consequent forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50690-50692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more