Docket No.: FAA-2000-8151 (formerly Docket No. 28649) Section of the 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 145.47(b) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To allow Rolls-Royce to use Institute National de Metrology, Normalizao e Qualidade Industrial, Brazil's national standards organization, rather than the calibration standards of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology to test its inspection and test equipment. Grant, April 6, 2001, Exemption No. 7483
GE AIRCRAFT ENGINES awarded a contract to Ametek Aerospace, Paoli, Pa., to provide the engine sensor suite for GE's new CF34-10D/E jet engine. The sensor suite will measure temperatures, pressures, speeds, oil level/temperature and vibration. The contract is the first by GE Aircraft Engines that includes the entire engine sensor package to one supplier, said David Zapico, vice president and general manager of Ametek Aerospace and Power Instruments. The CF34-10 series engine will develop 18,000 pounds of takeoff thrust.
Docket No.: FAA-2000-8426 (formerly Docket No. 25988) Section of the 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 21.19(b)(1) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit Soloy to apply for a supplemental type certificate (STC) for a design change that would convert the Cessna Caravan from a one-engine aircraft to a two-engine aircraft using the STC process. Grant, April 6, 2001, Exemption No.6888A
Model 328-300 series airplanes equipped with motive flow check valves having Part Number 106-0007-01 (Docket No. 2001-NM-45-AD; Amendment 39-12209; AD 2001-09-04) - requires repetitive inspections of motive flow check valves and adjacent parts for fuel leaks, and replacement of the valves, if leaks are detected. This action is necessary to prevent leakage of fuel from the motive flow check valves, which could result in fuel vapors coming into contact with fuel ignition sources. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
Docket No.: FAA-2001-8468 (formerly /Docket No. 28807) Section of the 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.315, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit YAF to operate its former military Boeing B-17G aircraft (Registration No. N3193G, Serial No. 77255), which has a limited category airworthiness certificate, to carry passengers on local flights in return for receiving donations. Grant, April 6, 2001, Exemption No. 6631B
The Federal Aviation Administration hopes to release next month a "far-reaching" 10-year National Airspace System Operational Evolution Plan (OEP) to help accommodate projected growth in aircraft traffic, FAA Administrator Jane Garvey told the Senate aviation subcommittee Thursday. The plan - drafted in coordination with the airlines, airports and other segments of the aviation community - will encompass airspace redesign, aircraft operations, new technology, new runway construction and new delay management procedures, she said.
A BELL 407 helicopter was substantially damaged after it lost engine power during a precautionary landing near the Vermillion 44 offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, but the pilot and two passengers were not injured. The Air Logistics helicopter, N917AL, had departed the High Island 368 offshore platform and was en route to Intracoastal City, La. The pilot told National Transportation Safety Board investigators that during the flight a slight vibration became noticeable. The vibration grew more pronounced and was accompanied by a noise.
The first Bombardier Aerospace Global Express long-range aircraft configured for special mission use achieved a milestone this month when it was handed over to Japanese officials at a ceremony in the United Kingdom. Global Express S/N 9034 was completed at Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge, England, one of four independent Global Express completion facilities. The aircraft now will be turned over to Aerodata of Germany for installation of an automatic flight inspection system (AFIS).
Model 328-100 series airplanes (Docket No. 2000-NM-366-AD) - proposes to supersede an AD that currently requires repetitive inspections of the left and right roll spoiler actuators to check for signs of leakage and deformation of the housing, repetitive inspections of the gap between the left roll spoiler actuator housing cap and the actuator housing, repetitive torque checks of the left roll spoiler actuator housing cap attachment screws, and corrective action, if necessary.
AEROCENTURY CORP. released two de Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter aircraft to Trans Moldavian Airways Private Limited, a regional airline based in Male, Republic of Maldives. The Twin Otters were returned to AeroCentury from Sociedad Aeronautica de Medellin Consolidada, S.A. (SAM), a unit of Colombia's flagship airline AVIANCA. AeroCentury specializes in leasing regional aircraft and engines with commercial users in the U.S., United Kingdom, Europe and South America.
Docket No.: FAA-2001-8744 (formerly Docket No. 28858) Section of the 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.315, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit EAVM to operate its former military Boeing B-17G aircraft, which has a limited category airworthiness certificate, to carry passengers on local flights in return for donations. Grant, April 10, 2001, Exemption No. 6632B
MESABA AIRLINES signed an agreement last month under which Pan Am International Flight Academy (PAIFA) will become the exclusive provider of flight training services for the carrier for an initial 10-year term. The airline and PAIFA will open a new training center in Minneapolis, Minn. to provide all the training requirements for Mesaba's fleet of Saab 340 and Avro RJ85 aircraft. The parties said the multi-million dollar training facility will house Level D simulators, flight training devices and computer-based training programs.
NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION developed an Airport Community Relations Toolkit workbook as the next step in its American Aviation Access Initiative to raise visibility and preserve access to the nation's general aviation airports. The workbook includes five sections to help aviation businesses maintain good airport community relations: Developing a Community Relations Program, Implementing Community Outreach Elements, Communicating Effectively and Resolving Conflicts, Pulling It All Together - Strategies for Action and Additional Resources.
Docket No.: FAA-2001-9101 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 25.813(e) Description of Relief Sought: To provide AAC with relief from the requirements of 14 CFR 25.813(e) pertaining to the installation of interior doors between passenger compartments on a Boeing Model 737-2H4 airplane.
ROGER SMELTZER was promoted to vice president and general manager of Dallas Airmotive's newly acquired Carpenter Freeway turbine engine services facility. He formerly was senior manager of the Gulfstream Aerospace Engine Services Division of the company. He has 31 years of corporate and general aviation experience, working with Raytheon Aircraft as well as with fixed-base operations.
PILATUS BUSINESS AIRCRAFT selected Component Control to develop a new software program that will allow Pilatus to provide digital maintenance services to its customers and authorized service centers as well as further automate its business functions. Component Control and Pilatus will build a program that links customers and service centers, allowing operators to update their in-service history and service centers to provide automatic notification of necessary routine maintenance, overhauls and service bulletins.
Docket No.: FAA-2000-7991 Section of the 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 121.434(c)(1)(ii) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To allow ATA to substitute a qualified and authorized check airman in place of an FAA inspector to observe a qualifying pilot-in-command while that PIC is performing prescribed duties during at least one flight leg that includes a takeoff and a landing when completing initial or upgrade training as specified in Sec. 121.424. Grant, April 10, 2001, Exemption No. 7491
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 series airplanes (Docket No. 99-NM-220-AD) - revises an earlier proposal that would have required an eddy current inspection to detect cracks in the upper girder of the two main landing gear (MLG) brackets; and repair of a cracked bracket followed by repetitive inspections, or replacement of a cracked MLG bracket with an improved bracket, as applicable. The proposed AD also provided for an optional terminating action for certain proposed requirements.
Model ATR 42-200, -300, -320, -500, and ATR 72 series airplanes (Docket No. 2000-NM-380-AD) - proposes to require a revision of the Airplane Flight Manual to add instructions that prohibit the flightcrew from selecting the reverse position on the engines in the event of propeller thrust dissymmetry. This action is necessary to ensure that the flightcrew is advised of the hazard associated with selecting reverse thrust during propeller thrust dissymmetry, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.
HEATHER MCLEAN WIDERHOEFT joined Aircraft Belts as director of marketing and public relations. Widerhoeft formerly was a senior account manager for Design At Work Creative Services, project manager in corporate communications at Reliant Energy and communications manager and editor/publisher of Facility Management Journal.
Models 206H and T206H airplanes (Docket No. 2000-CE-75-AD; Amendment 39-12211; AD 2001-09-06) - requires visual inspection of the horizontal stabilizer attachment reinforcement brackets for the existence of seam welds and replacement of any reinforcement bracket found without seam welds. This AD is the result of a report that these parts were manufactured without seam welds. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and replace structurally deficient horizontal stabilizer attachment brackets.
Rebuffed in previous attempts to block implementation of new air tour routes and related restrictions over Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP), air tour operators told the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. last week that several air tour operators will be forced to shut down while others will suffer irreparable economic harm unless the court stays implementation of the regulations.
MCKINNEY AEROSPACE promoted David Kitchings, formerly chief operating officer, to president. Kitchings assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the business aircraft refurbishment company from Ron Kitchings, who served as president since McKinney began operations in 1997. "David has proven himself over the last year as a solid, hands-on operational manager," said CEO Tom Moffat.
SABRELINER CORP. won a five-year contract from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command to repair fuel controls on T703 helicopter engines that power the Army's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopter. The contract, with a potential value of $1.6 million, covers up to 355 controls over the five-year period. Work will be performed at Sabreliner's Premier Turbines accessory plant in Independence, Kan. Sabreliner currently is overhauling a large number of T703 engines for the Army under a previous contract.
POWERQUEST CORPORATION won a contract from FAA to provide its Drive Image Pro 4.0 program for the agency's Computer Based Instruction (CBI) National Program Office. CBI distributes more than 250 courses throughout FAA including Airways Facilities, Air Traffic, Regulatory, Standards, Airports and Logistics. The office uses CD and DVD technology for its multimedia programs. PowerQuest provides programs for storage resource management.
