Content Archive: September 2014
Maintenance and Modifications
Unapproved Parts Notification Issued for Dukes Aerospace
Company did unauthorized repair, according to the agency.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against Gulfstream Aerospace
Agency says it found discrepancies in maintenance personnel training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Peerless Online Store Offers Master Lock Aircraft Lockout/Tagout Systems
The S2329 aircraft circuit breaker lockout prevents accidentally re-energizing an electrical system by locking a circuit breaker in the “off” position.
Maintenance and Modifications
Volo Direct Moves into Larger Facility
Volo Direct has more than 12,000 unique aircraft parts in inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Extends Spares Partnership with Bombardier
Under the agreement, Jet Aviation is arranging customs clearance and transportation for the parts that Bombardier will ship.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bussmann Named Lufthansa Technik Chairman of the Executive Board
He has been a member of the executive board since September 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airworthiness Directive Proposed for Airbus AS355 Flowmeters
AD would require removing each flowmeter, replacing the fuel system hoses, and disabling the electrical connections for the flowmeter installation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Launches Upgrade Program for Legacy CitationJets
The Sapphire upgrade program is a “comprehensive package of modifications that will enhance performance, reliability and comfort.”
Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Reassesses Four Helo Programs
The Ka-226T, Ka-62, Mi-172A2 and Mi-38 were originally scheduled to be certified this or next year.
Learjet 70 and 75 Get EASA Nod
Approval clears the way for EASA-registered customers to start taking delivery of the new aircraft.
