Good morning! I'd like to share something funny with you. You will notice that the last item in today's issue is the FAA Press Release regarding Aircraft Wiring. Well, I also received this release by e-mail yesterday afternoon. Except, that the subject of the e-mail cut the title short and said "FAA Plans Raise." My first thought was, "How convenient! They must have taken a page from Congress's play book."
Your thought for the day is: "If you're too open minded, your brains will fall out."
IN TODAY'S ISSUE
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AD, Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST00157SE |
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AD, Boeing Model 747-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST00196SE |
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AD, Boeing Model 767-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA5134NM |
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AD, Boeing Model 767-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA4998NM |
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AD, Request for Comments, EMBRAER Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes |
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AD, McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA8452SW |
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Proposed AD, Fokker Model F.28 Series Airplanes |
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Proposed AD, Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
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Proposed AD, Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
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Proposed AD, Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes |
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FAA Press Release, FAA Plan Raises "Safety Bar" on Aircraft Wiring |
[Federal Register: August 17, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 160)]
[Rules and
Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39-12387; AD 2001-16-18] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST00157SE
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767-300 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate ST00157SE, that requires modification of the electrical circuits that supply power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This action is necessary to prevent the inability of the flight crew to remove power from the IFE system when necessary. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective September 21, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NM-234-AD; Amendment 39-12388; AD 2001-16-19] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST00196SE
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747-100 and -200 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate ST00196SE, that requires modification of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and revision of the Airplane Flight Manual. This action is necessary to ensure that the flight crew is able to remove electrical power from the IFE system when necessary and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective September 21, 2001.
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[Federal Register: August 17, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 160)]
[Rules and
Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12389; AD 2001-16-20] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA5134NM
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA5134NM, that requires modification of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This action is necessary to prevent the inability of the flight crew to remove power from the IFE system when necessary. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective September 21, 2001.
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[Rules and
Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NM-238-AD; Amendment 39-12390; AD 2001-16-21] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA4998NM
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA4998NM, that requires modification of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system to connect it to a different power source. This action is necessary to prevent the inability of the flight crew to remove power from the IFE system when necessary. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective September 21, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-262-AD; Amendment 39-12392; AD 2001-17-01] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 series airplanes. This action requires measuring the gap between the bellcrank and the body of the rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) of the aileron and elevator, performing corrective action if necessary, and torquing the bolt that attaches the bellcrank to the RVIT shaft. This action is necessary to prevent restricted movement of the aileron or elevator, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective August 27, 2001.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before September 17, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NM-241-AD; Amendment 39-12391; AD 2001-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA8452SW
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate SA8452SW, that requires modification of the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and revision of the Airplane Flight Manual and the Inflight Manual. This action is necessary to ensure that the airplane crew is able to remove electrical power from the IFE system when necessary and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action. Inability to remove power from the IFE system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective September 21, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-208-AD] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Fokker Model F.28 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacing the main landing gear (MLG) torque link dampers with modified and reidentified dampers. This action is necessary to prevent degradation of the dampers, which could result in MLG high amplitude oscillation in a lateral torsional mode, and consequent MLG damage or separation of the MLG from the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 17, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-110-AD] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require modifying or replacing flight data recorders (FDR) of a certain model. This action is prompted by reports of a number of incidents in which flight data has been lost from the FDR. This action is necessary to prevent loss of flight data from the FDR, which could hamper discovery of the cause of an accident, preventing the Federal Aviation Administration from developing and mandating actions to prevent additional accidents caused by the same unsafe condition.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 17, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-91-AD] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time review of records to determine whether an airplane has been repainted since its delivery from the factory; and a one-time inspection to detect damage associated with improper preparation for the repainting, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign civil airworthiness authority. This action is necessary to detect and correct damage to the aluminum skin of the airplane, which could result in a weakening of the structure of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 17, 2001.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-175-AD] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection to find discrepancies of the hydraulic pipelines of the 7P panel and adjacent electrical wiring harnesses, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to find and fix such discrepancies, which could result in electrical arcing between the hydraulic lines and adjacent wiring and a potential fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 17, 2001.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APA 57-01
August 16,
2001
Contact: Les Dorr, Jr.
Phone: 202-267-3462
FAA Plan Raises "Safety Bar" on Aircraft Wiring
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today unveiled a broad new initiative designed to enhance the continued safety of aircraft wiring systems from their design and installation through their retirement.
The FAA based its Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS)
on results from an intensive data-gathering effort on aircraft wiring systems
done in cooperation with industry.
EAPAS combines a variety of near- and
longer-term actions into a plan to increase awareness of wiring system
degradation, implement improved procedures for wiring maintenance and design,
and spread that information throughout the aviation community.
The FAA's overall Aging Transport Non-Structural Systems program, an effort begun in October 1998, is an expansion of the agency's Aging Aircraft Program. The systems program, modeled after the very successful aging structures program started more than a decade ago, looks into wiring systems (i.e., connectors, wiring harnesses, and cables) and is now reviewing mechanical systems.
"Thanks to congressional support, the FAA leads the way in research to raise the safety bar on aircraft systems," said FAA Administrator Jane F. Garvey. "Our partnership with industry and the academic community has helped us develop a comprehensive plan for wire system safety."
In 1999, Administrator Garvey created a formal advisory group called the Aging Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC). The committee is made up of representatives from aircraft manufacturers, airlines, user groups, aerospace and industry associations, and government agencies.
Under ATSRAC auspices, a series of data-gathering efforts studied both in-service and retired commercial airliners in the first systematic effort to look at the state of aircraft wiring. The data showed that wire degradation and failure could have multiple causes, and were not solely related to age. ATSRAC synthesized the data and made recommendations to the FAA last January. EAPAS is the agency's plan to act on those results and recommendations while simultaneously implementing the agency's own strategies for improved wire system safety.
The near-term elements of the EAPAS plan are designed to accomplish rapid safety improvements based on existing, fully analyzed data. These actions, which are now mostly complete, include:
幌ssential corrective actions such as airworthiness directives
感romoting
adoption of better wiring maintenance procedures though a "lessons learned"
document from aircraft manufacturers to operators
意ew training and guidance
materials for FAA inspectors and engineers
惹haring information with industry
and worldwide civil aviation authorities
Longer-term actions in the EAPAS plan are intended to "institutionalize" management of aircraft wiring systems by revising existing federal regulations concerning design, certification, maintenance and continued airworthiness of aircraft wiring systems. This effort would include:
感roposing a Special Federal Aviation Regulation to mandate the development
of an enhanced inspection program
感roposing regulatory changes to enhance
maintenance programs for systems
嵯eveloping advisory materials that define
an aging systems maintenance and training program
感roposing changes to
certification regulations to specifically address wiring systems
EAPAS' longer-term actions also will improve reporting and analysis of wire problems and foster research and development in the areas of arc fault circuit breakers, automated wire inspection tools, wire separation and wire performance.
The full text of the EAPAS plan is available under the "Reports, Publications & Documents" section at: http://www.faa.gov/apa/newsroom.htm
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Everyone please have a nice day.
Richard Mills
Vice President, Technical Services
National Air Carrier
Association
910 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC
20006
202-833-8200 tel
202-659-9479 fax
http://www.arsa.org/regupdate/2001/aug2001/rmills@naca.cc
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