Civil aviation
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Civil aviationBritish passenger sentenced to 4 months imprisonment after failing to switch off his mobile phone
London, Uk - For compromising aircraft safety
Faiz Chopdat, the 23-year old British passenger who last year failed to switch off his mobile phone while on board a Luxor-Manchester flight, has been sentenced to 4 months imprisonment for he could have... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56 Series Turbofan Engines (97-09-02R1 Amendment)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) failure of the high pressure turbine rotor (HPTR) front shaft, HPTR front air seal, HPTR disk, booster spool
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95-ANE-64-AD; Amendment 39-12876; AD 97-09-02 R1] RIN... more
Civil aviation'Gun' smuggled onto Heathrow plane
London, UK - Some British reporters passed through security checkpoints carrying improper objects
A major investigation is under way after an undercover reporter smuggled an imitation gun onto a flight from Heathrow. The replica 9mm semi-automatic pistol was taken aboard a British Midland flight to... more
Civil aviationNotams outline flight restrictions for September 11
Washington, Usa - IFR GA flights to be allowed; No VFR or flight training
The FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that general aviation aircraft will be allowed to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within the 30-mile, 18,000-feet temporary flight... more
Civil aviationUS Senate votes to arm pilots
Washington, Usa - president Bush initially opposed the idea, but at present he appears to have backtracked
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would arm airline pilots on a voluntary basis. Endorsed by a vote of 87-6, the controversial measure gives commercial pilots the authority to use lethal... more
Civil aviationPassenger with a knife attempts to hijack an Air Seychelles plane
Male, Maldives - The Boeing 737-300 was flying from Mumbai to Mahé
A man who brandished a knife on an Air Seychelles flight was quickly disarmed by the cabin crew and handed over to the Maldives police. A second passenger, suspected of complicity in the act, was disembarked... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: as the whole world will remember the victims of terrorism
Rome, Italy - Flights cancelled, air patrolling over New York and Washington skies
As the first anniversary of September 11 terror attacks in New York and Washington nears, the whole world is getting ready to commemorate the over 3000 victims and to reaffirm its strong "no" to terrorism... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2002-18-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of the first officer's control wheel due to the presence of a foreign object on the lower bearing support of the transfer mechanism for the aileron
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-344-AD; Amendment 39-12874; AD 2002-18-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationBomb alert at Sydney International airport
Sydney, Australia - All passengers have been evacuated
After a phone call warned about the possible presence of a bomb at Sydney International airport, authorities promptly evacuated the airfield. "Police believed the warning to be enough trustworthy to run... more
Civil aviationFAA rescinds AD on Raytheon Model BAe.125 Series 1000A Airplanes and Model Hawker 1000 Airplanes (94-09-11 R1)
Washington, Usa - This AD rescinds AD 94-09-11and is effective September 3, 2002
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12875; AD 94-09-11 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationUsa: air line pilots to be provided with arms
Washington, Usa - Bush administration's proposal
The last proposal in relation to anti-terrorism measures coming from United States government is to provide Us air line pilots with arms as to prevent potential hijackings. Despite airlines disagree with... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines started to equip its aircraft with fortified cockpit doors
Chicago, Usa - In advance of the government deadline of April 2003
Chicago-based air route United Airlines announced today it has begun installation of FAA-certified fortified cockpit doors on board its commercial fleet well in advance of the government deadline of April... more
Civil aviationAirport security staff against a nine-year-old child
Kolkata, India - Four hoax calls had announced bombs on flights
A child's joke caused big allarm last Sunday for the security staff at the Netaji airport in India: four calls were made in quick succession to a booking office announcing that some bombs would be placed... more
Civil aviationAll laptops use on flight might have to be stopped
London, UK - After Nasa's concerns over the safety of UWB
Concerns over the safety of Ultrawideband (UWB) could see airplane passengers banned from using laptop computers while onboard a flight. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority is considering implementing the... more
Civil aviationPassenger assaulted flight assistant on Us domestic flight
New York, Usa - Arrested at the airport
One of the 22 passengers on board a US Airways flight between Charlotte and Birmingham in Alabama, assaulted the only steward aboard as the regional jet touched the ground. Once at the airport the man... more
Civil aviationSwedish court formalized hijacking accusation to Karem Chatty
Stockholm, Sweden - The 29-year old man who attempted to board with a hand-gun at Vasteraas airport
Swede court has formalized yestarday the hijacking accusation to the 29-year old Karem Chatty, the man arrested at Vasteraas airport as he was trying to board on a Ryanair flight heading to London-Stansted.... more
Civil aviationThe 29-year old arrested at Vasteraas airport was not planning to crash the plane over a Us embassy in Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - Swede police said
Karem Chatty, the 29-year-old Swedish citizen with Tunisian origins, arrested at Stockholm-Vasteraas airport last Thursday as he attempted to board a Ryanair flight heading to Birmingham carrying a hand-gun,... more
Civil aviationAfter Sept. 11 attacks: an year of emergency for air security
Washington, Usa - Plane manufacturers introduced reinforced doors for cockpit
Coming to the first anniversary of the September 11 tragedy, it's time for a balance-sheet of the new security systems for flights programmed during this year. After September 11 several large US and European... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 airplanes (2002-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing damage to the wire assembly, and consequent arcing and smoke and fire in the electrical power center, and to prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 an
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-195-AD; Amendment 39-12872; AD 2002-17-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-17-05)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies of the wire bundles and hydraulic tubing in the aft stairwell area, which could result in electrical arcing between the wiring and hydraulic tubing and consequent fire and damage to adjacent structure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-154-AD; Amendment 39-12871; AD 2002-17-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Ballonbau Worner model K-630/1-Stu manned free gas balloons (2002-17-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the chance of an electrostatic charge buildup between the steelwire loops of the basket and the balloon envelope, which could result in ignition of combustible lifting gas fumes in the balloon envelope
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-35-AD; Amendment 39-12869; AD 2002-17-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries models HK 36 R "Super Dimona", HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted Category), and HK 36 TTS sailplanes (2002-15-01 R1)
Washington, Usa - to detect and correct damage in the long aileron push control rods, which could result in failure of the aileron push rods and decreased control
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-11-AD; Amendment 39-12870; AD 2002-15-01 R1] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes; model 747 series airplanes; and model 757 series airplanes (2002-18-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel vapors from coming into contact with an ignition source in the center wing fuel tank, which could result in fire/explosion in the center fuel tank
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NM-229-AD; AD 2002-18-52 Boeing Model 737-600,... more
Civil aviationAir Marshalls got into action on a Delta Air Lines flight
Washington, Usa - Passengers protested
Last Friday, two "air marshalls" got into action on board an Atlanta-Philadelphia flight operated by the Us carrier Delta Air Lines, and the incident promptly aroused the first protests. As a man showed... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: SAS to cancel two of its flights to New York
Stockholm, Sweden - Due to low demand
Because of low demand, on the day of the first anniversary of September 11 tragic events the Scandinavian airline SAS decided to cancel two of its flights to New York. However, according to a SAS spokesman,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines (2002-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 98-ANE-48-AD; Amendment 39-12867; AD 2002-17-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes (2002-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical short circuit between the pilot's and copilot's foot warmers and the composite floor boards, which could result in outgassing of the faceply material of the composite floorboards
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-12866; AD 2002-17-01] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego (WSK) PZL-Rzeszow Franklin 6A-350-C1, -C1A, -C1L, -C2, -C2A, and 4A-235 Series Engines (2002-18-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the reduction or loss of engine power or external fuel leaks
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-NE-20-AD; AD 2002-18-51 Wytwornia Sprzetu Komunikacyjnego... more
Civil aviationSwedish police thwarted a potential hijacking
Stockholm, Sweden - Arresting a man trying to board with a hand-gun
A Swedish citizen with Tunisian origins has been arrested as he was found with an hand-gun in his luggage whilst he was boarding on a Stockholm-Birmingham flight. "We believe he was going to hijack the... more
Civil aviationSeptember 11: Faa to ban flights operated by foreign airlines
Washington, Usa - Both passengers and cargo services
The Us Federal Aviation Administration is likely to ban non-Us airlines to operate flights over New York and Washington on September 11 and, perhaps, on September 12 over the Big Apple. If the project... more
Civil aviationHe missed a gun: fired a screener at Atlanta airport
Atlanta, Usa - Boarding a woman with 357 Magnum hand gun
A man working as a screener at Atlanta International Airport has been fired after, despite he searched the carry-on bag of the woman, he let Nancy Keller, 37 years old, to board on a flight heading to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes (2002-16-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the fuel quantity indicator system (FQIS) wiring on surrounding structures and systems
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-387-AD; Amendment 39-12854; AD 2002-16-15] RIN... more
Civil aviationTwo US F-16s escorted jetliner at Baltimore airport
Linthicum, Usa - The alarm due to a "miscommunication"
After what has been, according to officials, a "miscommunication", two F-16s combat aircraft lifted off from the USAF Andrews air base to escort a US Airways flight to Baltimore-Washington International... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, -200, and - 300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the airstair door to open after a landing, which could result in a blocked escape route during an emergency evacuation
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-307-AD; Amendment 39-12849; AD 2002-16-10] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel Models 2 S1, 2 B, and 2 C Turboshaft Engines (2002-16-25)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leakage, which may cause engine fires that could lead to an in-flight engine shutdown, damage to the helicopter, and forced landing
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-10-AD; Amendment 39-12864; AD 2002-16-25] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes (2002-16-24)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew has adequate flight information by preventing temporary loss of data from the primary flight and navigation displays
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-348-AD; Amendment 39-12863; AD 2002-16-24] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the actuating cartridge on the auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguisher, which could result in the inability to extinguish an APU fire in-flight, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-318-AD; Amendment 39-12855; AD 2002-16-16] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Augusta model A109E helicopters (2002-17-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-42-AD; AD 2002-17-51 E Augusta S.p.A. Model A109E... more
Civil aviationFAA emergency AD on Agusta model A119 helicopter (2002-17-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-43-AD; AD 2002-17-52 Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 helicopter... more
Civil aviationGun woman arrested at Philadelphia airport
Washington, Usa - She was able to elude security checks in Atlanta
A woman carrying a 357 Magnum hand-gun successfully went through security checks at Atlanta airport afterwards boarding on a US Airways flight heading to Philadelphia. Fbi agents, who eventually arrested... more
Civil aviationJohannesburg summit: massive security measures adopted
Johannesburg, South Africa - Combat helicopters and unmaned aircraft
The United Nations summit on sustainable development started yesterday at Johannesburg, is armoured. A part from the huge deployment of men, the summit security is going to be granted by the presence of... more
Civil aviationBomb alert at Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - No aircraft were being allowed to depart
A bomb threat alerted today security personnel at Prague International Airport. Whilst police and security agents searched the airport for the explosive, the airfield has been evacuated and, even though... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Barry Aviation, LLC Model PZL-Krosno KR-03A "Peregrine" (Puchatek) Sailplanes (2002-16-17)
Washington, Usa - to prevent cracking in the horizontal stabilizer attachment fittings, which could result in the horizontal stabilizer separating from the sailplane with consequent loss of control of the sailplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-30-AD; Amendment 39-12856; AD 2002-16-17] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 Series Airplanes (2002-16-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced rudder pedal feel and centering force, which, combined with failure of the outer spring of the spring assembly, could result in pilot-induced oscillation and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12862; AD 2002-16-23] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Models JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C and -219 Turbofan Engines (2002-16-08)
Washington, Usa - These engines are installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series airplanes
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NE-32-AD; Amendment 39-12847; AD 2002-16-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier Model 328-100 and 328-300 Series Airplanes (2002-16-13)
Washington, Usa - To ensure replacement of improper bolts installed on the rudder spring tab that could back out over time
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-313-AD; Amendment 39-12852; AD 2002-16-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines (2002-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the valve spring retainers resulting in possible engine failure while in-flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39-12846; AD 2002-16-07] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2002-16-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent breakage of the aft axle pivot pin of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-333-AD; Amendment 39-12850; AD 2002-16-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes (2002-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To ensure the flightcrew is advised of the proper procedures in the event of uncommanded movement of a spoiler during flight
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-398-AD; Amendment 39-12851; AD 2002-16-12] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes (2002-16-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct conditions associated with high electrical resistance in the solenoid of the spoiler actuator assembly, which, in combination with the failure of a spoiler actuator, could result in reduced controllability of the a
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39-12848; AD 2002-16-09] RIN... more