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SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes (2009-18-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46334-46336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes, and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings above and below the floor, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46331-46334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-19-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in failure of a tailboom 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 Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-50-AD;... more

SecurityEASA's emergency AD on Goodrich's Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - On Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), effective from yesterday, concerning Goodrich's speed sensors "Pitot tubes" (P/N 0851HL with serial numbers... more

SecurityFuture of the An-26 uncertain
Brussels, Belgium - Other operators complain for concessions on safety, fuel consumption and emissions
The European Commission would be close to decide on the opportunity to confirm the temporary license permitting Antonov An-26 operators to operate in the skies of the Union. Since 2003 these aircraft take... more

SecuritySpecial bulletin issued by the FAA on Rotax engines
Washington, USA - For problems with the liquid cooling system
The American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) on Bombardier-Rotax 912A, 912F, 912S and 914F engines, due to a possible problem with the liquid... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400 and -500 series airplanes (2009-02-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the fuselage, which could reduce the structural capability of the frames to sustain limit loads, and result in cracking in the fuselage skin and depressurization of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45979-45981] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2009-18-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46336-46339] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 and AB-412 EP helicopters (2009-18-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hoist cable and inadvertent loss of a load
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 171)] [Page 45754-45756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and -642 airplanes (2009-18-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent airspeed discrepancies, which could lead to disconnection of the autopilot and/or auto-thrust functions, and reversion to flight control alternate law and consequent increased pilot workload
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45550-45553] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityAmerican carriers must replace their speed sensors
Washington, USA - On their Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
Following the decisions taken last month by EASA (European Air Safety Agency) and manufacturer Airbus (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has required airlines to... more

SecurityFAA to modify rules for Hudson River's air space
New York, USA - New training for pilots and flight controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at... more

SecurityNTSB asks pilots to be checked for sleep apnea
Washington, USA - It might cause somnolence and concentration difficulties
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has required FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to insert among the medical checks required to airline pilots also those for sleep apnea (OSA),... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, and -300; 747SP and 747SR series airplanes (2009-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43629-43632] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes (2009-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43636-43638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model CN-235, CN-235/100, CN-235/200, and CN-235/300 airplanes (2009-18-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 165) [Page 43632-43634] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecuritySouthwest Airlines must replace all unapproved parts by Christmas
Washington, USA - FAA's decision on about 80 of the carrier's Boeing 737 aircraft
The waited decision about the unapproved parts mounted on some Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 aircraft (see AVIONEWS) arrived yesterday. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved a plan that would... more

SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, S.A. turbofan engines (2009-18-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect low-cycle-fatigue cracks in the LP turbine rear frame, which could result in an engine separating from the airplane, causing damage to, and possibly leading to loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43634-43636] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 and F-28 Mark 0100 airplanes (2009-18-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43625-43629] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA to decide today on Southwest Airlines' situation
Dallas, USA - Non certified parts on the carrier's Boeing 737s
The American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is expected to decide today on the situation of Southwest Airlines, that had been forced last week to ground some of its aircraft as they were flying... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-18-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible ignition sources in the auxiliary fuel tank, main fuel tanks, and surge tanks caused by a wiring short or lightning strike, which could result in fuel tank explosions and loss of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 165)] [Page 43621-43624] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2009-18-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of the rudder-aileron interconnect cables by unsecured items in the baggage compartment, which could result in failure of the rudder-aileron interconnect cable system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43624-43625] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityHudson river accident: NTSB issues 5 safety recommendations
Washington, USA - FAA asked for new rules for the excursion air space
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued five safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resulting from the ongoing investigation of the midair collision... more

SecurityAmerican pilots want to ban lithium batteries' shipment
Washington, USA - They can cause smoke, fire or overheat
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing US and Canada pilots, asked the US government to temporarily ban shipment of lithium batteries on board of both passengers and cargo aircraft, until... more

SecuritySouthwest can keep flying with unauthorised parts
Dallas, USA - The FAA inspects 46 of the carrier's Boeing 737s
Southwest Airlines can keep on flying its Boeing 737s despite they are mounting some parts that are not authorised by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The green light arrived yesterday after... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2009-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41605-41607] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2009-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41603-41605] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an electrical arcing and shorting of the electrical connector and consequent loss of several critical systems essential for safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41607-41611] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-17-04)
Washigton, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 158)] [Page 41611-41613] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-10 and TPE331-11 series turboprop engines (2009-17-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the first stage turbine disk and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 41327-41328] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes (2008-16-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40484-40488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream model G-IV, GIV-X, and GV-SP series airplanes and model GV airplanes (2009-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent this flammable sealant from igniting the exterior surfaces of the APU enclosure (firewall) under certain anomalous conditions such as an APU failure/APU compartment fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40061-40065] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about crash to a Maule M-7/235 airplane
Rome, Italy - Occurred in Como's seaplane station district on April 16, 2006
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed the inquiry report on the crash to a Maule M-7/235 airplane, code I-SEAP, happened in Como's seaplane station locality on April 16, 2006. The... more

SecurityIran forbids its airlines to acquire used Russian-made aircraft
Tehran, Iran - Following two serious accidents occured last month
Iranian airlines will not be allowed anymore to lease Russian-made aircraft, or to buy them second hand, following two serious accidents occurred last month in which respectively 168 people on board of... more

SecuritySpanair accident caused by human error and technical problems
Madrid, Spain - An updated bulletin has been issued by the Spanish investigation commission
One year after the accident occurred to a Spanair MD-82 aircraft at Madrid airport, in which on August 20, 2008, 154 people out of the 172 on board were killed (see AVIONEWS), the Spanish Civil Aviation... more

SecurityInquiry on Hudson river accident: NTSB cancels cooperation with flight controllers
Washington, USA - They criticized the hypothesis issued by the US safety Board
The US NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) announced that it has canceled cooperation with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) within the investigation on the air collision... more

SecurityThe air we breathe on planes might be toxic
Washington, USA - An American research might demonstrate the link with some symptoms reported by pilots and flight assistants
Air on board of planes in some circumstances might become toxic and cause problems to exposed people, such as slower reaction times, headaches, tremors and more symptoms. This is the result that is being... more

SecurityFAA requires new safety measures for New York
New York, USA - The report will be delivered to administrator Babbit by August 28
Following a recent accident in which 9 people were killed, in the collision between a helicopter and a small airplane in New York's airspace, the Federal Aviation Administration convened a New York Airspace... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2009-16-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38912-38914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-15-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the fire extinguishing agent from not discharging toward the engine with the fire, which could result in loss of the helicopter due to an engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38899-38901] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Limited model PC-7 airplanes (2009-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 149) [Page 38894-38895] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an overheat condition outside the center tank fuel pump explosion-resistance area that is open to the pump inlet, which could cause an ignition source in the fuel tank and loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38905-38910] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA announces new regulation on pilots' fatigue
Washington, USA - Babbitt: "We cannot regulate professionalism"
Randolph Babbitt, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator, announced in a speech in front of ALPA (Airline Pilots Association) new rules concerning the problem of pilots' fatigue. "We will... more

SecurityMan hit by piece of aircraft in the USA
Dearborn, USA - Likely a part of the landing gear cover
A 41-year-old man, Wissam Beydoun, has been hit on the shoulder by a piece of aircraft while he was out of his house in Dearborn, Michigan, discussing with his wife. The fallen part likely belongs to a... more

SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-03-17R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38903-38905] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-16-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on the forward and aft sides of the forward entry door, which could result in loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38901-38903] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO- 520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed (2009-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the separation of the cylinder head, which could result in immediate loss of engine power, possible structural damage to the engine, and possible fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38896-38899] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes (2009-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 149) [Page 38910-38912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more

SecurityNew FAA rules for ice protection on commercial airplanes
Washington, USA - Automatic activation or advice systems to help pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new regulation concerning safety standards for transport category airplanes to require either the automatic activation of ice protection systems or a... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 427 helicopters (2009-15-15)
Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 3, 2009 [Page 38340-38341] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more