Civil aviation
11,436 news found
Civil aviationAerial space over the city closed to every aeroplane, this is the Chicago’s request
Chicago, Usa- City administration writes to Transportation Security Administration
Aerial space over the city closed to every airplane: this is the request of Chicago’s city administration that wants the "no fly zone" return. Prohibition to fly over was decided after September 11, b... more
Civil aviationMiami’s terminal evacuated for accidental loss of substance similar to aerosol
New York, United States- Workers engaged in a series of restructuring were using it
A substance similar to aerosol fell from the ceiling where workers were engaged in a series of restructuring caused big alarm and the evacuation of an area of Miami’s international airport. It was an a... more
Civil aviationA300-600 could be not a safe aircraft
New York, Usa - According to 8 pilots at American Airlines
The A300-600, the aircraft manufactured by the European giant Airbus, could be not a safe airliner. That's the hypothesis given by 8 pilots at American Airlines at the end of an independent inquiry set... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-21)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-234-AD; Amendment 39-12860; AD 2002-16-21] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-19)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1767SO or SA1768SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-232-AD; Amendment 39-12858; AD 2002-16-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (2002-16-22)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes (2002-16-20)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39-12859; AD 2002-16-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax type 912 F and 914 F series reciprocating engines (2002-16-26)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss caused by cracks in the engine crankcase, which could lead to in-flight failure of the engine and forced landing
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-08-AD; Amendment 39-12865; AD 2002-16-26] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56-5B and -7B series turbofan engines (2002-16-18)
Washington, Usa - To aid in containment of the LPT rotor in the event of LPT shaft failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-12857; AD 2002-16-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-14)
Washington, USA - To prevent the failure of an electrical relay due to a defective moving blade assembly, which could result in the inability to generate electrical power from the emergency system
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-346-AD; Amendment 39-12853; AD 2002-16-14] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2002-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the electrical connectors and contacts in the wheel well of the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-148-AD; Amendment 39-12842; AD 2002-16-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (2002-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of key components of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuators (HSTAs)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-12841; AD 2002-16-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes (2002-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect missing, loose, or cracked bolts on the outboard support of the inboard main flap and prevent loss of the inboard main flap
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-141-AD; Amendment 39-12844; AD 2002-16-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Univair Aircraft models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO) 415-E, (ERCO) 415-G, (Forney) F-1, and (Forney) F-1A airplanes (2002-16-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel line fittings or the gascolator
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-79-AD; Amendment 39-12843; AD 2002-16-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes (2002-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the aft baffle assembly from the APU exhaust silencer and consequent separation of the assembly from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-166-AD; Amendment 39-12845; AD 2002-16-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationTecnhology vs. Terrorism
New York, Usa - New technologies are being studied to avoid the use of planes for terroristic attacks
Nasa is developing a new technology which would permit the remote control of airplanes showing dangerous behaviours. If a plane goes off course it will be possible to drive the flight computer to avoid... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters model MD900 helicopters (2002-15-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the bellcrank
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-25-AD; Amendment 39-12837; AD 2002-15-07] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters (2002-08-54)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the grip or pitch horn
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-22-AD; Amendment 39-12835; AD 2002-08-54] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International T5313B, T5317 series, and T53 series turboshaft engines (2002-15-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent premature failure of the impellers from being operated beyond their design service life
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NE-32-AD; Amendment 39-12832; AD 2002-15-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-21, -31, - 32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 airplanes; and model DC-8-50, -60, and -70 series airplanes (2002-16-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the floor beam attachments to the lower door jamb of the main cargo door due to cracking or damage during ground or flight operations
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-130-AD; Amendment 39-12840; AD 2002-16-01] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron model 204B, 205A, A-1, and B helicopters (2002-09-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the T/R grip
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-24-AD; Amendment 39-12839; AD 2002-09-51] RIN... more
Civil aviationRussian aviation to hold air incidents record
Moscow, Russia - 137 dead and 67 injured in the first six months of 2002
For the first half of 2002, the "oscar" for air incidents goes to Russian aviation. In the first six months of this year in fact the bullettin of air tragedies involving Russian aircraft counts 137 dead... more
Civil aviationFAA okays bullet-proof doors for cockpits
Washington, Usa - Compulsory as of April 2003
The Us Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approved a type of bullet-proof door which, by law as of next April 2003, American air carriers will have compulsory to mount on board their aircraft to secure... more
Civil aviationNTSB Safety recommendation
Washington, Usa - About emergency exit doors
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration: require that all newly certificated transport-category airplanes have a system for each emergency exit door... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters (2002-15-08)
Washington, Usa - Model EC120B, EC 155B, SA330F, SA330G, SA330J, AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS365N2, AS 365 N3, SA-365N, and SA-365N1
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-SW-50-AD; Amendment 39-12838; AD 2002-15-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron (2002-13-51)
Washington, Usa - Model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P; and Southwest Florida Aviation SW204, SW204HP, SW205, and SW205A-1 helicopters
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-SW-21-AD; Amendment 39-12836; AD 2002-13-51] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2002-15-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rudder control cable from breaking because of the rudder control cables wearing in the fairlead area
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-76-AD; Amendment 39-12834; AD 2002-15-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 1 A, 1 A1, and 1 A2 Turboshaft Engines (2002-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an engine overspeed condition resulting from the failure of two or more NTL channels
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-12833; AD 2002-15-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2002-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose preload-indicating (PLI) washers or cracked or corroded nuts of the lower bolts of the inboard flap outboard hinge
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-168-AD; Amendment 39-12803; AD 2002-14-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10, -30, - 30F, and -40 series airplanes, and model C-9 airplanes (2002-13-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing or arcing damage to the wiring of the attendants' work light of the aft cabin
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-36-AD; Amendment 39-12800; AD 2002-13-12 ] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from blocking the pitot tube that provides airspeed data to the flightcrew
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-127-AD; Amendment 39-12820; AD 2002-14-20] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, and -800 series airplanes (2002-14-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent major fuel leakage due to excessive wear of the quick-disconnect coupling on the fuel hose, fire in the engine nacelle
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-367-AD; Amendment 39-12821; AD 2002-14-21] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Sikorsky S-76
Washington, Usa - For main rotor blade failure
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2002-SW-40-AD; AD 2002-15-51 E Sikorsky Model S76A, B,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the powered roller pans are positioned properly
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-33-AD; Amendment 39-12815; AD 2002-14-15] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-14)
Washington, Usa - Equipped with General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-159-AD; Amendment 39-12814; AD 2002-14-14] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-06)
Washington, Usa - To install protective sleeving on the right emergency wire assembly of the overhead switch panel
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-59-AD; Amendment 39-12806; AD 2002-14-06] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and power feeder cables due to the accumulated effects over time from overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 and 4 galley load control unit (GLCU
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-55-AD; Amendment 39-12805; AD 2002-14-05] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of wiring in the avionics compartment
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-61-AD; Amendment 39-12808; AD 2002-14-08] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing of the integrated drive generator (IDG) wire harness
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-64-AD; Amendment 39-12810; AD 2002-14-10] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing caused by power feeder cable terminal lugs grounding against terminal strip support brackets
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-63-AD; Amendment 39-12809; AD 2002-14-09] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and possible damage to the wiring of the Firex bottle discharge cartridge of the No. 2 engine
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-53-AD; Amendment 39-12804; AD 2002-14-04] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and compression of electrical wiring at the upper track mod blocks on the flight compartment floor beams in the avionics compartment beneath the Captain's and First Officer's seats
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-60-AD; Amendment 39-12807; AD 2002-14-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the wire assemblies and damage of a ballast of a light fixture
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-158-AD; Amendment 39-12813; AD 2002-14-13] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes (2002-14-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the wiring in a cutout area in the wing fuel control panel due to improperly routed wiring
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-157-AD; Amendment 39-12812; AD 2002-14-12] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent arcing and heat damage
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-65-AD; Amendment 39-12811; AD 2002-14-11] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of pitch trim command during the takeoff
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-131-AD; Amendment 39-12825; AD 2002-14-25] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power SystemsT-62T series auxiliary power units
Washington, Usa - To replace affected compressor wheels P/N 100636-1
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39-12830; AD 2002-15-02] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Model 568F-1 propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure due to corrosion-induced fatigue
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-02-AD; Amendment 39-12831; AD 2002-15-03] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent takeoff with snow, ice, or frost on the critical surfaces of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 98-NM-224-AD; Amendment 39-12827; AD 2002-14-27] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
Washington, Usa - Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes, certificated in any category
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-12823; AD 2002-14-23] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more