BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON Model 212 helicopters (Docket No. 2002-SW-28-AD) - proposes superseding an existing AD that currently requires, at specified intervals, inspecting for a cracked tail boom and replacing any found to be cracked. That AD also requires modifying the tail fin and tail boom within 100 hours time-in-service. This action would require modifying and visually inspecting certain vertical fin left-hand spar caps for cracking, loose fasteners, corrosion, or disbonding.
TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS (Docket No. 2000-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-12792; AD 2002-13-04) - supersedes Emergency AD 2000-11-51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Teledyne Continental Motors O-300, IO-360, TSIO-360, and LTSIO-520-AE series reciprocating engines.
The Federal Aviation Administration selected surveillance data links for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B will use the 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B link for air carrier, commercial and private operators of high-performance aircraft and the Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) ADS-B link for general aviation operators. The data links are compatible with the European system.
Win a golf tournament, ride home in a Challenger, that's the deal that fractional aircraft provider Flexjet is offering its clients on the PGA Tour and Senior Tour. The Challenger upgrade is part of a new marketing agreement between Flexjet and the men's professional golf tours. See article below.
BREEZE EASTERN AEROSPACE rescue hoists (Docket No. 98-ANE-37-AD) - reopens an earlier proposed AD, applicable to certain Breeze Eastern Aerospace rescue hoists, that would require a one-time inspection of the mounting brackets for cracks, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. This proposal is prompted by reports of cracked mounting brackets. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent mounting bracket cracks, which could result in mounting bracket failure and separation of the rescue hoist from the aircraft.
Robert Stangarone, the veteran public relations executive, joined Broadgate Consultants, Inc., a New York-based capital markets and corporate positioning firm. Stangarone was most recently vice president of corporate communications for Fairchild Dornier, with responsibilities in the U.S. and Germany, before the company encountered financial difficulty and filed for insolvency. Prior to that, Stangarone held senior communications positions with Litton, Rolls-Royce, Pratt&Whitney and Sikorsky.
OMF AIRCRAFT earned FAA and German LBA instrument flight rules approval for its two-place single-engine Symphony 160 aircraft. The Symphony received FAA certification for visual flight rules operation in Spring 2001. Powered by a 160-horsepower Lycoming O-320 D2A engine, the Symphony can cruise at 128 knots and has a 700-pound carrying capacity. Germany-based OMF Aircraft has priced a standard-equipped aircraft at $120,000.
MD HELICOPTERS Model 369D, 369E, 369F, and 369FF helicopters (Docket No. 2001-SW-40-AD; Amendment 39-12793; AD 2002-13-05) - requires an inspection to identify the part number of the bolts that attach the tail rotor gearbox to the tailboom and replacement of any bolt of inadequate grip length with an airworthy bolt. This AD also requires determining the number of bolt threads protruding from each nutplate and adding an additional washer if more than four threads protrude.
AVIONS MUDRY ET CIE Model CAP 10 B airplanes (Docket No. 2002-CE-04-AD) - proposes to supersede AD 98-12-10 and AD 99-21-23, which currently apply to Avions Mudry et Cie Model CAP 10 B airplanes. AD 98-12-10 requires installing an inspection opening in the wing, repetitively inspecting the upper and lower wing spars for structural cracking, and, if any cracks are found, repairing the cracks in accordance with a repair method.
Atlantic Aero and its sister company, Aero Modifications & Consulting LLC, won supplemental type certificate approval to install the Honeywell Bendix/King KGP 560 enhanced ground proximity warning system in the King Air 200. The KPG560 system meets FAA Class B terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS) requirements. The Atlantic Aero STC covers installation with or without the display. Atlantic Aero estimated that the installation could be completed in less than 10 days.
FAA IMPROVES FLIGHT SERVICES WITH FIRST OASIS INSTALLATION - The Federal Aviation Administration installed new equipment at a flight service station in Anderson, S.C., that the agency says is part of a program to improve efficiency and capacity "for hundreds of thousands of general aviation users." The Anderson FSS is the first of 61 automated stations to receive a fully deployed Operational and Supportability Implementation System (OASIS) upgrade.
The Transportation Security Administration last week took over responsibility for granting waivers from post-Sept. 11 flight restrictions.The hand-off of the waiver responsibilities from FAA to TSA came almost without warning - the National Business Aviation Association learned just a few days beforehand that the change was going to be effective July 1.
NETJETS NAMES NEW SENIOR MANAGEMENT - NetJets Inc. appointed Kevin Russell to executive vice president of sales and marketing and Steve Zacks to vice president of marketing. Russell, who has worked at NetJets for nine years, will oversee the NetJets fractional aircraft ownership program. He was most recently senior vice president of marketing and international sales and previously worked as vice president of marketing and new business development at Gulfstream.
NetJets Inc. appointed Kevin Russell to executive vice president of sales and marketing and Steve Zacks to vice president of marketing. Russell, who has worked at NetJets for nine years, will oversee the NetJets fractional aircraft ownership program. He was most recently senior vice president of marketing and international sales and previously worked as vice president of marketing and new business development at Gulfstream.
The Transportation Security Administration last week took over responsibility for granting waivers from post-Sept. 11 notices to airmen. The hand-off of the waiver responsibilities from FAA to TSA came almost without warning - the National Business Aviation Association learned just a few days beforehand that the change was going to be effective July 1.
Raytheon Aircraft is offering a new aircraft service plan, Support Plus, that will provide customers maintenance coverage options for a monthly service fee. Under the program, Raytheon covers parts and/or labor expenses for scheduled and unscheduled inspections, maintenance, component removal and service bulletin work. The program extends five years and is transferable on resale. "This plan eliminates surprises," said Ed Dolanski, vice president-customer support.
The National Air Transportation Association plans to take its concerns about TSA and other post-Sept. 11 problems to Capitol Hill this month. The association July 17 is hosting representatives from nearly 60 of its member companies for a lobbying day on Capitol Hill, where the association expects to meet with up to 200 different legislators. NATA plans to seek help on issues including the TSA's "Twelve-Five" security program, general aviation compensation, and new flight training background check rules.
The Federal Aviation Administration selected surveillance data links for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B will use the 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B link for air carrier, commercial and private operators of high-performance aircraft and the Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) ADS-B link for general aviation operators. The data links are compatible with the European system.
U.S. Customs Service is seeking pilot and training services for more than 300 fixed-wing and helicopter pilots who will serve as federally warranted law enforcement officers. Customs said that since Sept. 11 it has been tasked with additional organizational missions outside its traditional law enforcement and drug interdiction duties, including flying missions for the Office of Homeland Security.
Rolls-Royce received FAA and JAA certification for a derivative of its BR710 turbofan engine derivative designed for the Gulfstream V-SP aircraft. The BR700-71-C4-11 provides 15,500 pounds of takeoff thrust, five percent more than the BR710, with a two percent reduction in specific fuel consumption. Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream signed an agreement in February for up to 600 BR710 engines for the GV-SP program. The agreement is valued at $2 billion for Rolls-Royce over the next 10 years.
The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office plans to honor Leonard Greene, founder and chairman of Safe Flight Instrument Corporation, during an event to observe the Patent Office's bicentennial. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1991, Greene has earned more than 100 patents, including those for his stall warning and wind shear warning systems. "For the past 200 years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has been fostering innovation in America," said James E. Rogan, Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Edward Bloom was appointed vice president of Curtiss-Wright. He is currently the president of Metal Improvement Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright. Bloom joined Metal Improvement Company in 1973 and has served as the executive vice president of the company.
FAA issued its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Boston Logan Airport's proposed new runway project, outlining restricted use of the runway that the agency believes addresses local concerns while retaining most of the capacity reduction benefits. The other major feature of the FEIS was the deferral of a decision on a new centerfield taxiway while a further study is carried out. Massachusetts Port Authority officials welcomed the FEIS findings, but called for any additional studies of the taxiway to be completed quickly.
Phillip M. Panzera was named president of the manufacturing and component division at Pemco Aviation Group. He will manage Pemco's California subsidiaries, Pemco Engineering, Inc. and Space Vector, Inc. Panzera was most recently chief financial officer and executive vice president of Hawker Pacific Aerospace.
Edward Bloom was appointed vice president of Curtiss-Wright. He is currently the president of Metal Improvement Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright. Bloom joined Metal Improvement Company in 1973 and has served as the executive vice president of the company.
