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Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: August 2002

In the midst of all the major funding and other legislation, a number of aviation matters were addressed:• On June 4 President Bush amended Exe
Aircraft

Big bizjets prompt a rethink on Part 121/135 regulations

The FAA will be looking for “very intensive” industry participation in a planned comprehensive review of the rules governing aircraft that operate under se
Accidents

Conversion Malibu disappears from radar

PIPER PA-46-310P, OSTEEN, FLA., JUNE 14, 2002–The JetProp DLX-conversion Malibu (N9143B) disappeared from radar at 8:39 p.m.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna plans Citation shop expansions

“We are dedicated to expanding our worldwide Citation product network and doubling the capacity of our Cessna-owned service facilities during the next five
Accidents

Wings snap off of Waterbomber

LOCKHEED C-130A, WALKER, CALIF., JUNE 17, 2002–Engaged in a firefighting mission near Walker, the four-engine turboprop broke apart during
Accidents

Helicopter crashes on takeoff

GARLICK UH-1H, CLARK FORK, IDAHO, JUNE 21, 2002–The restricted-category helicopter, registered as N114DR, sustained substantial damage aft
Accidents

Hot refueling not such a hot idea

MBB BO-105S, SPARTA, ILL., JUNE 8, 2002–N660SL, operated by Arch Air Medical, sustained substantial damage when a static line broke loose
Accidents

Watch those fingers

DORNIER 328, WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 17, 2002–Failure to follow operational procedures resulted in a serious injury to a U.S.
Accidents

Nearly out of gas, then out of control; failure to verify fuel first link in crash

It is usually easier to find fault with a flight crew during an ensuing accident investigation than it was for the crew to make the right decisions instant
Safety

Tempus 2000 aboard Jet Av-managed planes

Jet Aviation has joined a growing number of Part 121 air carriers and Part 135 charter carriers offering more than just automatic external defibrillators (
Accidents

Beeping noise heard before helo went down

BELL 206BII, NEAR NHULUNBUY, AUSTRALIA, JUNE 5, 2002–About 4 p.m.
Accidents

Power loss leads to rough autorotation

ENSTROM F-28C, NEAR MEDICINE BOW, WYO., JUNE 10, 2002–N5694Z, operated by Falcon Helicopter and piloted by a commercial-rated pilot, was s
Accidents

Rollover destroys Bell 47

BELL 47G4, NEAR GRAND LAKE, LA., JUNE 23, 2002–The pilot of the Bell 47G4 and one passenger received minor injuries while a second passeng
Accidents

King Air Cowling takes flight

RAYTHEON BEECH KING AIR 300, NEAR TULSA, OKLA., JUNE 22, 2002–There were no reported injuries as a result of N224CR’s in-flight separation
Accidents

King Air hits deer on landing

RAYTHEON BEECH KING AIR 90, ROSEAU, MINN., JUNE 27, 2002–Runway incursions took on a new meaning when the two pilots and two medical perso
Accidents

Gear collapses on landing

CESSNA 441, MEDFORD, ORE., JUNE 18, 2002–The pilot and three passengers on board a Cessna 441 N564AC were uninjured when the airplane’s ri
Accidents

Fokker tail clips A330

FOKKER F28-100, Manchester, UK, APRIL 6, 2002–A misunderstanding of the flight manual resulted in damage to the horizontal stabilizer tip
ATC

Operators fume over steep costs of DRVSM

August 8 marked the official close of the rulemaking comment period on the contentious FAA proposal calling for implementation of domestic reduced ve
Security

September 11: Bizav one year later

One year ago, civil airplanes were the weapon used to end the lives of more than 3,000 people on American soil.
Security

NBAA warns of coming GA security tidal wave

With general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in an indefinite holding pattern, NBAA has decided to re-target its monthly
Aircraft

Premier I improvements, deliveries to skyrocket

As Raytheon Aircraft ramps up significantly the delivery rate of the Premier I–the company aims to ship 40 units this year, more than twice as many a
Aircraft

Cessna to introduce CJ3 at NBAA

It’s expected that Cessna will announce at this month’s NBAA show the Citation CJ3, reportedly a slightly longer, faster and more powerful version of the c
Regulations and Government

‘12-5’ comment period likely extended

Comments on the Transportation Security Administration’s Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), which details the proposed requirements to comply w
Rotorcraft

Emergency ADs lower Agusta Vne

Operators of the Agusta A109E Power twin-turbine helicopter and the Agusta A119K Koala single-turbine helicopter were required by emergency ADs issued last
Maintenance and Modifications

Avcon commits to Learjet 24/25 RVSM program

Avcon Industries, the Newton, Kan.
FBOs

FBO opens at Sardinia Airport

A general aviation terminal opened last month at Sardinia’s Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, and local handling agent Geasar is pressing ahead with constructi
Regulations and Government

European regulatory agency moves closer

European civil aviation officials have begun the year-long final process to establish the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is set to replace t
Maintenance and Modifications

Regional jet maint base opens in Australia

National Jet Systems opened a regional aircraft maintenance facility in Brisbane, Australia.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Jackson Hole Aviation

Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming has the unfortunate distinction of being the only large public-use airport located in a national park and operating under a
ATC

FAA opts for nationwide public-use RNP routes

Too often, as their terms of office draw to a close, politicians and political appointees sign into law decisions and future commitments that many might de