HONEYWELL LTS101 series turboshaft and LTP101 series turboprop engines (Docket No. 94-ANE-38-AD; Amendment 39-12406; AD 2001-17-15) - supersedes an existing airworthiness directive, AD 95-09-02, that applies to Honeywell LTS101 series turboshaft and LTP101 series turboprop engines. That AD superseded priority letter AD 94-19-01 and currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the engine fuel pump internal drive splines for wear and replacement of engine fuel pumps that exhibit wear beyond specified limits.
BOMBARDIER Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes (Docket No. 2000-NM-348-AD) - proposes to require modifying the oxygen flow control valve. This action is necessary to ensure that proper oxygen flow will be available to passengers when needed. FAA estimates that this AD would affect 150 airplanes on the U.S. Registry at a cost of $9,000, or $60 per airplane. Send comments by Sept. 24 in triplicate to FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, ANM-114, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000-NM-348-AD, 1601 Lind Ave. S.W., Renton, Wash.
AEROSPATIALE Model ATR 42-200, -300, -320, and -500 series airplanes; and Model ATR 72 series airplanes (Docket No. 2000-NM-379-AD; Amendment 39-12379; AD 2001-16-10) - requires revising the Airplane Flight Manual to modify procedures for calculating takeoff performance when Type II or IV de-icing or anti-icing fluids have been used. This amendment is prompted by reports that use of these de-icing or anti-icing fluids may result in an increase in the pitch forces necessary to rotate the airplane during takeoff.
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE is sponsoring an Aerospace Products Literature Center at the Dubai 2001 International Aerospace Exhibition Nov. 4-8. Commerce said the center will support U.S. company marketing efforts by displaying sales literature, identifying and registering booth visitors that show interest in those companies, delivering literature to potential customers and advertising the companies in the center directory. Commerce is charging a $600 fee for participation. For more information, contact Karen Dubin at (202) 428-3786.
Docket No.: FAA-2001-9140 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 119.3 Description of Relief Sought: To permit Ameriflight to operate certain Embraer Brasilia EMB-120ER airplanes in cargo-only service under 14 CFR Part 135 with a maximum payload of 8,500 pounds.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are attempting to determine why a Model 25 Learjet - taking off on a 6,600-foot runway at Tompkins County Airport (ITH) in Ithaca, N.Y. - was unable to get safely airborne, flying instead through a chain-link perimeter fence and beginning a debris trail that stretched nearly one-half mile beyond the departure end of the runway. Both airline transport-rated pilots were killed (BA, Aug. 27/98).
Docket No.: FAA-2001-9982 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 25.785(b) Description of Relief Sought: To permit Cessna to equip Cessna Model 608 Sovereign airplanes with multiple-occupancy side-facing couches that are not designed to include the general occupant protection requirements of Sec. 25.785(b).
VETERAN AVIATION MARKETER Steve Fushelberger joined United BizJet Holdings, Inc., United Airlines' new fractional business jet operation. Fushelberger formerly held posts with Rolls-Royce and Eurocopter.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S Aviation System Standards is conducting a market survey to identify qualified vendors interested in competing to provide flight inspection systems support. The vendor would provide management, systems engineering, design, development, integrated logistics, materials, hardware, software development, testing with data analysis and technical support services for flight inspection systems as needed by the FAA. The proposed contract, valued at an estimated $11.5 million, will be for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.
SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3 series airplanes (Docket No. 2001-NM-113-AD) - proposes to require repetitive tests (checks) of the power lever movement of the fuel control unit (FCU) lever to ensure the lever is contacting the maximum stop, adjustment of the FCU rigging, if necessary; and an engine ground run for correct gas generator rotational speed. This proposal also would require a static reduced power check on each engine to ensure correct operation of the reserve takeoff power (RTOP) system; and follow-on actions, if necessary.
JET AVIATION opened a new business class passenger lounge in Terminal B at the Zurich Airport that is double the size of the previous lounge and offers amenities including telephone, fax, Internet and photocopy services.
Docket No.: FAA-2001-9228 Section 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 135.143(2)(2) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit Bridger to operate certain aircraft under Part 135 without a TSO-C112 (Mode S) transponder installed in the aircraft. Grant, April 26, 2001, Exemption No. 7519
Docket No.: 30173 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 25.785(b) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit relief from the general occupant protection requirements for occupants of multiple place side-facing seats that are occupied during takeoff and landing in any Raytheon Model 4000 airplane manufactured before Jan. 1, 2004. Partial Grant, April 23, 2001, Exemption No. 7512
Docket No.: FAA-2001-9346 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 25.813(e) Description of Relief Sought: To provide BFGoodrich with relief from the requirements of 14 CFR 25.813(e) pertaining to the installation of sliding pocket doors in partitions between passenger compartments in Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global Express airplanes used for corporate transport.
Summary: Pursuant to FAAs rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption (14 CFR Part 11), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Chapter I), 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.
B/E AEROSPACE received a new five-year, $150 million revolving credit facility that was arranged by J.P. Morgan Securities and administered by Chase Manhattan Bank. B/E will use the new credit line for general corporate needs, and under the agreement, up to $100 million may be used for acquisitions. B/E recently acquired M&M Aerospace Hardware and owes $152 million in cash to complete that deal by next month (BA, Aug. 20/82). The company's cash and available bank credit as of May 26, 2001, with the new credit facility provided in advance was about $290 million.
TOM C. MOOREFIELD was appointed group vice president-sales and marketing at Barnes Aerospace. Moorefield is responsible for the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies. He was most recently vice president-marketing and sales, aerospace services at Honeywell International.
NATA's Fractional Aircraft Business Council (FABC) this week is meeting with FAA officials to discuss proposed new standards for fractional ownership providers. While the proposed standards have generally received favorable reviews, some are concerned about how the requirements would affect the small, light-aircraft fractional ownership programs. FABC, representing the nation's largest providers, hopes to address some of its key questions as it develops comments on the FAA proposal, which was released last month (BA, July 16/25).
GROEN BROTHERS AVIATION named Robin H. H. Wilson chief financial officer and head of business development. Wilson will join the board of directors and oversee Groen's financial management team. Wilson's extensive aviation experience includes 17 years at Trans World Airlines. Most recently, he was a partner of SH&E, an international aviation consulting firm.
Docket No.: 28855 Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 135.152(a) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To amend Exemption No. 6714, as amended, which permits Offshore to operate certain helicopters under Part 135 without an approved digital flight data recorder installed on each helicopter, by (1) changing the name of the exemption holder from Offshore Logistics, Inc., to Air Logistics, L.L.C., and (2) updating the list of helicopters covered by the exemption. Grant, May 4, 2001, Exemption No. 6714C
THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT let pass a World Trade Organization deadline to contest a recent ruling regarding a trade dispute between Canadian manufacturer Bombardier and Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. Both companies welcomed the Canadian government's decision, which follows years of often rancorous debate over aircraft subsidies between Canada and Brazil. The Canadians decided not to appeal a WTO decision that allows Brazil to use its ProEx to help finance Embraer sales.
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS released its latest aerospace standard AS9100, Revision A. The standard includes aerospace-specific requirements, including ones used in Europe and Asia, as well as the original AS9100 quality system requirements. For more information, contact SAE at (877) 606-7323.
Cirrus Design Corp. received a $100 million cash infusion from Atlanta, Ga.-based Crescent Capital Investments, Inc. in a deal that will erase the Duluth, Minn. plane-maker's debt, the companies announced last week. Under the agreement, Crescent Capital will receive a roughly 60 percent interest in Cirrus in return for an $83 million cash investment and a $17 million equity line.
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE this month rolled out its GV-SP test article in preparation for the first flight in the fourth quarter. The test article is equipped with Gulfstream's new PlaneView cockpit, including Honeywell's Primus Epic avionics suite with Gulfstream's Signature Cursor Control device. The avionics will provide real-time information about weather, air traffic and terrain on four 14-inch flat-screen displays. In addition to the new cockpit, the GV-SP will have a 250-nautical-mile improvement over the G-V with a 6,750-nm range at Mach .80.
