ATG TO BUILD MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT FRONT RANGE - Aviation Technology Group (ATG) selected Front Range Airport (FTG) in Adams County, Colo. as the home for its new manufacturing facility.
JOE TALARICO was named Northeast regional engine manager for Dallas Airmotive. Talarico will manage Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engine programs as well as Honeywell 36 series auxiliary power unit services for the Dallas-based engine repair and overhaul specialist. Talarico has been with the company for 26 years and most recently specialized in Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney Canada products as a lead technician and manager for the Millville, N.J. service hangar. Talarico will remain based in Millville.
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21464; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-32-AD] - proposes to require inspecting the fuselage skin in the VHF1 antenna mounting area for cracks and loose rivets. This proposed AD also would require modifying the area if cracks or loose rivets are found. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information issued by the airworthiness authority for France. FAA is issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in loss of aircraft pressurization.
Precision Castparts, which announced plans earlier this month for a two-for-one stock split, said Friday that it is buying a West Virginia company in a move designed to move the company into new markets. See articlebelow.
THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21590; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-33-AD; Amendment 39-14199; AD 2005-15-10] - supersedes AD 2003-11-14, which applies to certain New Piper Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T airplanes that have a Model 91E92-1 or Model 91E93-1 combustion heater fuel pump installed. AD 2003-11-14 currently requires a one-time inspection of the combustion heater fuel pumps for fuel leakage and if leakage is found, repairing or replacing the fuel pump.
FlightSafety International has developed a Twin Commander aircraft-training program in Houston, Texas. The program includes initial and recurrent training for pilots and maintenance personnel. FlightSafety has installed two Level A Twin Commander simulators that will be used in the training. The Houston learning center also trains those who fly and maintain Bombardier Challenger, Raytheon King Air and Hawker, Embraer regional jets and ATR turboprop aircraft.
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21464; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-32-AD] - proposes to require inspecting the fuselage skin in the VHF1 antenna mounting area for cracks and loose rivets. This proposed AD also would require modifying the area if cracks or loose rivets are found. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information issued by the airworthiness authority for France. FAA is issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in loss of aircraft pressurization.
Eclipse Aviation teamed with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (TVI) to develop a training program to prepare students for entry-level aviation manufacturing positions. Classes for the new program will begin Oct. 3 at TVI and cover assembly and installation techniques, tool usage, blueprint reading and theory of flight and safety.
Summary: This notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR, dispositions of certain petitions previously received, and corrections. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.
CHC TAKING EQUITY POSITION IN BRAZILIAN FIRM - Canadian helicopter operator CHC Helicopter Corp. was granted "an irrevocable option to acquire an equity position" in Brazilian Helicopter Services (BHS), CHC said this month. CHC also said it will provide operational expertise on safety management systems, maintenance procedures, technical support and flight standards. Heli-One, the helicopter support company that CHC launched early this year, will provide helicopter leasing services and access to its worldwide fleet of aircraft and power-by-the-hour maintenance support.
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 series helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2005-22026; Directorate Identifier 2005-SW-05-AD; Amendment 39-14210; AD 2005-16-05] - requires inspecting the left-hand door and right-hand door for a crack in the door assembly integral frame, and replacing the door assembly if a crack is found.
ERIN HOLMES joined Schubach Aviation as charter sales/operations representative. Holmes oversees sales and charter flight coordination and assists with the company's day-to-day operations. She has five years of aviation industry experience and is a certified flight instructor and a single/multi-engine-rated commercial pilot. Holmes has a bachelor's degree in finance with a minor in French from Boston College.
MEGGITT Model 602 smoke detectors approved under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C1C and installed on various transport category airplanes, including but not limited to Aerospatiale Model ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes; Boeing Model 727 and 737 Airplanes; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes [Docket No.
Raytheon Aircraft Services is offering a new series of packages for Raytheon aircraft operators to upgrade their entertainment systems. RAS' new MAX Entertainment System program allows Beechcraft King Air, Beechcraft Premier I, Beechjet, Diamond and all legacy and current Hawker series aircraft operators to choose among prepackaged options that include components such as XM Satellite Radio, JetMap II, Honeywell DVD players, flat-panel color monitor, Sennheiser wireless headsets, wireless remote control and optional speakers.
SHANE EDDY was appointed vice president of customer support and services and deputy chief service officer for Bell Helicopter Textron. Eddy joined Bell Helicopter in 1994 as a product support engineer and has since held positions of increasing responsibility. He most recently was executive director of commercial helicopter programs.
PILATUS Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21835; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-35-AD] - proposes to require inspecting the left and right main landing gear (MLG) assemblies for any P/N 532.10.12.077 bolts that do not have white primed and painted heads; and replacing any bolt found with new P/N 532.10.12.077F bolts in all MLG assemblies. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland.
ROLLS-ROYCE Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines [Docket No. FAA-2005-22070; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-14218; AD 2005-16-12] - requires a one-time inspection of the independent overspeed protection (IOP) unit, P/N 112E9321G2, for 19 specific serial numbers, and removal from service of those units. This AD results from a report that incorrect capacitors were installed in 19 IOP units. The incorrect capacitor in the IOP unit can lead to an inadvertent IOP command resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown.
ATLANTIC AVIATION CONTINUES GROWTH WITH LAS VEGAS FBO - Atlantic Aviation this month added the 13th fixed-base operation to its chain, completing the acquisition of the former Las Vegas Executive Air Terminal at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport.
SHANE EDDY was appointed vice president of customer support and services and deputy chief service officer for Bell Helicopter Textron. Eddy joined Bell Helicopter in 1994 as a product support engineer and has since held positions of increasing responsibility. He most recently was executive director of commercial helicopter programs.
PRESCOTT PUSHER PILOT SURVIVES PROPELLER LOSS - The pilot of a Prescott Aeronautical Pusher (N43PP) was seriously injured after the aircraft lost its propeller in flight.
