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SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332L1 helicopters (2014-05-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the longitudinal beams Y350 and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13524-13526] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1; AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2014-05-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13526-13528] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the hoist cable from jamming and subsequent cable failure, which could result in injury and damage to the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13521-13524] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, EC-225LP, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack on a turnbuckle and prevent the failure of a turnbuckle, loss of control of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13519-13521] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2014-05-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of electrical power, which could result in the loss of flight displays and reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13528-13530] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) model EC-135P1, EC-135P2, EC-135P2+, EC-135T1, EC-135T2, and EC-135T2+ helicopters (2014-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect wear in the MGB that could lead to a gear tooth rupture, failure of the MGB, loss of power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13201-13204] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) model MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2014-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the in-flight loss of the door, which could damage the helicopter and injure persons on the ground
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13204-13206] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model EC-135 and MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2014-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the affected control lever from shifting, contacting the helicopter structure, and reducing control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13196-13199] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-412 and AB-412EP helicopters (2014-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the T/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13199-13201] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777/200 and /300 series airplanes (2014-05-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural damage to the side and drag brace lock assemblies, which could result in landing gear collapse during touchdown, rollout, or taxi
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13206-13208] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on certain 328 Support Services GmbH model 328/100 and 328/300 airplanes (2014-03-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent incidents of inadvertent opening and possible detachment of a passenger door in-flight, resulting in damage to airframe and systems and loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12370-12373] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777 airplanes (2014-05-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fuselage skin, which could lead to rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12375-12378] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2014-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a migrated pin from jamming a translating door handle, which could prevent opening of the door and impede an emergency evacuation
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12366-12368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777 airplanes (2014-05-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent adverse system responses and flight deck effects that could result in loss of controllability of the airplane or landing short of the runway during landing
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12363-12366] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, which could grow and result in a fuel leak and possible fire
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12368-12370] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D, and model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2014-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of a T/R blade tab, which could result in excessive vibration and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12373-12375] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2014-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent burr marks on the primary wheels, and cracked rings on the primary wheel shaft, on certain HSTAs, which may lead to a disconnect of the pitch trim surface and subsequent loss of pitch control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11691-11693] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2014-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the M/R blades and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11697-11699] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model EC-225LP helicopters (2014-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oscillations in the main rotor that can transfer dynamic loads to the structure, the MGB, and the main servo-control inputs, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11701-11703] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion or cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in loss of the aft pressure bulkhead web and stiffeners, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12045-12049] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on AgustaWestland model A-109S, AW-109SP, A-119, and AW-119MKII helicopters (2014-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the main rotor assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11699-11701] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Dassault Aviation model FALCON 2000 series airplanes (2014-03-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced controllability of the aircraft
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11693-11695] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421 airplanes (2014-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11681-11690] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH models DA-42NG and DA-42 M-NG airplanes (2014-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to address the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11695-11697] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2014-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct latent failure of the flap down drive disconnection due to an already-failed interconnecting strut sensor, which could result in a consequent loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9398-9400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, model ATR-42 and Model ATR-72 (2014-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the decrease of the fire extinguishing agent efficiency, which could delay fire extinction and allow fire propagation out of the nacelle fire protected area, resulting in damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9387-9389] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-03-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a main servo-control upper end fitting, and subsequent failure of the flight controls and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9395-9397] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-330/200 and /300 series airplanes, and A-340/200, /300, /500, and /600 (2014-03-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9382-9385] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters, model 204B (2014-03-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9400-9402] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2014-03-07)
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
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9392-9395] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes (2014-03-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, which could result in detachment of the flap hinge-box and the flap surface, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9389-9392] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityFAA AD on Various Restricted Category Helicopters by Bell, model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P (2014-03-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9385-9387] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more

SecurityUnited States: possible risk of attacks on the aircraft with explosives hidden in shoes
Washington, USA - Department of Homeland Security increases checks
The Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS) warned airlines of the possible risk of attacks on US-bound flights carried out through explosives hidden in shoes, according to reports from... more

SecurityEthiopian airplane hijacked (2). "Scramble" of the fighter planes by the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Two Eurofighter Typhoons of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle took off in the early morning of today
Two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle (Bari), took off in the early morning of today, on Monday February 17, for a "Scramble" to intercept an hijacked plane. The... more

SecurityNo delay or cancellation for aircraft of Caribbean Airlines
Georgetown, Guyana - Despite the warning of the American Embassy in Guyana on unspecified security concerns
The Caribbean Airlines has stated that no problems or delays or cancellations were reported on Monday on flights to and from Guyana, despite the warning of the South American state's American embassy that... more

SecurityForeign aircraft flying to India could face extensive safety checks
New Delhi, India - Two technical team to carry out sudden safety checks on the aircraft of foreign airlines
As reportedly foreign airplanes flying to India could face extensive safety checks. The decision was taken by DCGA in the backdrop of the recent downgrade of Indian aviation safety mechanism by the US... more

SecurityAircraft and transport. USA warn: "Don't fly from Guyana in the next days"
Washington, USA - The Embassy in Georgetown is aware of threats against Caribbean Airlines
The US Embassy in Guyana requested American citizens not to fly on board of United States-bound aircraft from the South-American country in the next two days due to security reasons. On its website... more

SecurityUnited States: no liquids on board of Russia-bound aircraft
Washington, USA - Secretary of State Kerry invites travellers to be vigilant and attentive
US' Department for Homeland Security decided to ban liquids into carry-on baggage aboard Russia-bound aircraft: the measurw aims to ensure safety during Winter Olympics, whose opening ceremony will take... more

SecurityFAA clears path for installation of AOA indicators in small airplanes
Washington, Usa - Measure could improve safety in thousands of aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took an important step to help improve safety in small aircraft by simplifying design approval requirements for a cockpit instrument called an angle of attack... more

SecurityOlympics: USA warn Russia about risk of toothpaste tubes containing explosives on board of the aircraft
Sochi, Russia - The Department of Homeland Security clarifies it is "Not aware of a specific threat"
The 22nd edition of the "Winter Olympics" will take place in Sochi, Russia, and will open today, February 6, 2014, to end on February 23. The security measures which have been put in place for the event... more

SecurityScratches on the fuselage: Singapore Airlines grounds an Airbus A-380 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - "No safety issue", the South-Asian company communicated
On Wednesday 5 February 2014 Singapore Airlines communicated it has decided to ground and inspect one of its Airbus A-380 aircraft following the discovery of some scratches on the fuselage. The problem... more

SecurityPlanes and safety. FAA lowered the ranking of Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation
New Delhi, India - The US authority downgrades India to category 2
The downgrade levels India to Zimbabwe, Paraguay and Indonesia instantly affecting Air India and Jet Airways Ltd, the only two Indian carriers presently flying to the United States. The two airlines will... more

SecurityAirplanes and LAG. Aci Europe: Europe’s airports ready for new rules on liquids, aerosols & gels
Brussels, Belgium - The declaration of its Director General Olivier Jankovec
The new EU rules for air passengers carrying liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) take effect today. They are being introduced as part of a more ambitious plan to lift the ban on the carriage of LAGs altogether. The... more

SecurityAircraft and transport. Russian pilots accuse Aeroflot: "Too heavy workloads, safety in doubt"
Moscow, Russia - The Sheremetyevo Cockpit Personnel Association points the finger against the carrier's policies
The Sheremetyevo Cockpit Personnel Association (SCPA), which rounds up several Russian pilots, is accusing Aeroflot of putting in danger its passengers, by imposing too heavy workloads on its pilots in... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Company, model 767 airplanes (2013-25-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain failures or jams in the elevator system from causing a hardover of the elevator surface, resulting in a significant pitch upset and possible loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 4269-4274] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityThe FAA has ordered inspections on B-767 airplanes
Washington, Usa - Malfunctioning systems could affect the plane’s capability to climb or descend and may cause serious loss of aircraft control
In a rule published in the Federal Register January 27, 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered new and tougher inspections on B-767 aircraft, one of the most popular commercial jets... more

Security"World Economic Forum 2014" in Davos: Eurofighter aircraft to secure airspace
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The event is due to take place from 22 to 25th January in Switzerland
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces are to secure the airspace of the "World Economic Forum 2014" in Davos. As part of what is known as "Operation Daedalus 2014", Eurofighters will deliver... more

SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-225LP helicopters (2013-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack in the swashplates, which could lead to failure of the swashplates and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2366-2368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more

SecurityWinter Olympics: no liquids on board of the aircraft in the Russian airports
Moscow, Russia - The measure will remain in force through March 21
The 22nd edition of the Winter Olympics will open its doors in Sochi on February 6: Russia, considering the recent terrorist attacks in Volgograd which caused the death of 34 persons, is implementing several... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2013-26-03)
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
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79292-79295] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more