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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-02-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the fuselage frames and frame reinforcements, which could reduce the structural capability of the frames to sustain limit loads, and rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10469-10471] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityEurocontrol unveils its new air traffic control system
Brussels, Belgium - Air safety will increase
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the safety of air navigation, will unveil the new flight data processing system, which was recently awarded a prize at the ATC Global exhibition in Amsterdam.... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-05-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10166-10168] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2009-06-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10457-10469] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce model RB211-TRENT 800 series engines (2009-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from accumulating in the main tank fuel feed system, which, when released, could result in a restriction in the engine fuel system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9565-9568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes, and model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-05-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a failure of the bracket, combined with failure of the horizontal beam, could result in collapse of the left part of the flight deck instrument panel, and consequent reduced control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10168-10171] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (2009-05-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain conditions from existing when PFDs display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8856-8860] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-05-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded operation of the auxiliary fuel tank pumps, which can cause them to run dry
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8851-8853] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 and CL-215-6B11 airplanes (2009-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corroded bearings which could lead to hinge deformation, and could result in a rudder jam and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8860-8863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 airplanes (2009-01-06)
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 8853-8856] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityIndonesia grounds Lion Air MD-90s
Jakarta , Indonesia - Decision taken after two accidents in the last few days
After two accidents in two weeks the Indonesian government decided to ground all low-cost Lion Air Douglas MD-90s. The decision has been taken by minister of transports Jusman Syafii Djamal in a moment... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2009-02-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8724-8726] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-500 airplanes (2009-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8845-8851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-04-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the fuselage skin, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8737-8739] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes (2009-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could impede exit from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8717-8719] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-04-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the propagation of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of oil cans on the web of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8719-8722] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 airplanes and model CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-02-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8715-8717] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-04-15)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct multiple adjacent cracked stringer tie clips and damaged skin and frames, which could lead to the skin and frame structure developing cracks and consequent decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8713-8715] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Fokker F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2009-02-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8722-8724] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2009-02-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such corrosion, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8732-8735] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2009-02-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unannunciated loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8726-8728] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2009-01-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane due to fatigue damage, and consequent cracking of the pick-up angles at frame 40
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8728-8732] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-45 and CF6-50 series turbofan engines (2009-04-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the forward and aft centerbody of the LFCEN assembly from separating due to high imbalance engine conditions, leading to damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8735-8737] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityAntigua and Barbuda: air-crash simulation to test security systems
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda - An exercise to test rescues effectiveness in the worst possible conditions
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (Abaa) projected an air-crash simulation to reproduce the worst possible disaster conditions during the regular operating time. The exercise will help to give... more

SecurityFAA AD on BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G-103 series gliders (2009-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8148-8150] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2009-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source in the right main tank, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8150-8151] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes (2009-03-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to adjacent electrical equipment structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8152-8155] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityAgreement between FAA and Southwest Airlines on safety fine
Washington, USA - The carrier will have to pay 7,5 million for negligence inadequate controls
After being sentenced by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to pay a 10,2million dollars maxi-fine, Southwest Airlines agreed to pay 7,5 million in three equal installments over the next two years.... more

SecurityFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA-8 airplanes (2009-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8159-8161] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leaks that could result in an under- cowl fire and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8161-8166] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-24-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent extended dry-running of the fuel pump, which could lead to localized overheating of parts inside the fuel pump, and which could produce an ignition source inside the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8155-8159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6- 80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-04-10)
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 Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7995-7998] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-206A, PW-206B, PW-206B2, PW-206C, PW-206E, PW-207C, PW-207D, and PW-207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7794-7796] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2009-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7801-7804] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7810-7812] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2008-18-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7797-7801] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. models Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines (2009-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7796-7797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2009-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7789-7792] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 airplanes (2009-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7792-7794] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 182Q and 182R Airplanes (2009-04-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improper intercooler outlet and intercooler inlet hose assembly installations, which could result in loss of turbo boost and a significant loss of engine power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7808-7810] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model C-212-DF airplanes (2009-02-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks on the upper and lower fittings in both outer and center wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7786-7789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300, A-310, and A-300/600 series airplanes (2009-01-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the pylon thrust and sideload fitting of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7804-7808] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Viking Air Limited model DHC-6-1, DHC- 6-100, DHC-6-200, and DHC-6-300 airplanes (2009-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7641-7643] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 Turbofan Engines (2009-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7643-7645] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes (2009-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, which, if not corrected, could result in failure of the wing auxiliary spar web and cause landing gear collapse during normal landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7552-7554] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, and A-340/200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes (2009-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7549-7552] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Learjet model 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes (2009-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improper installation of the lavatory light assembly, which could result in contact between the electrical terminals of the light assembly and an adjacent oxygen supply line
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7554-7557] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityIata (2), three main reasons account for air accidents
New York, Usa - Runway excursions, ground damages and deficient safety management
In reference to the air accident figures of 2008, released today by IATA, three issues emerged. Runway excursions accounted for 25% of all accidents in 2008. IATA will launch a Runway Safety Toolkit in... more

SecurityIata, more accidents but fewer fatalities in 2008
New York, Usa - The association released the aviation safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2008. The total number of fatalities from aviation accidents dropped from 692 in 2007 to 502 in 2008. This... more

SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation AE-3007A1E and AE-1107C turbofan/turboshaft engines (2009-04-03)
Washington, USA - To prevent low-cycle-fatigue failure of the parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7309-7310] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more