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June 21, 2005

AOPA On Teterboro

"Teterboro Is A Safe Airport"

ANN REAL TIME NEWS: 1805 EDT -- AOPA reacted swiftly to news that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey wants to make big changes at Teterboro Airport, NJ.

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AD: Rockwell

AD NUMBER: PL2005-12-51 MANUFACTURER: Rockwell International Corporation,Autair Ltd. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive PL2005-12-51 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rockwell International (Aircraft Specification No. A-2-575 previously held by North American and recently purchased by Boeing) Models AT-6 (SNJ-2), AT-6A (SNJ-3), AT-6B, AT-6C (SNJ-4), AT-6D (SNJ-5), AT-6F (SNJ-6), BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G airplanes; and Autair Ltd. (Aircraft Specification No. AR-11 previously held by Noorduyn Aviation Ltd.) Model Harvard (Army AT-16) airplanes.

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AD: GE

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-11 MANUFACTURER: General Electric SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-11 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CT64-820-4 turboprop engines with stage 1 turbine disk and shaft, part number (P/N) 6004T47P03 or 4921T10P02 installed.

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AD: BAE Systems

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-06 MANUFACTURER: BAE Systems SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-06 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes.

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AD: AvCraft

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-04 MANUFACTURER: AvCraft Aerospace GmbH SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-04 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avcraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes.

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AD: AvCraft

AD NUMBER: 2005-13-03 MANUFACTURER: AvCraft Aerospace GmbH SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-13-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 airplanes.

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Port Authority Slaps Limits On Teterboro

Too Much Traffic And Some Of It Is Too Heavy

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Monday slapped strict limits on the number and weight of aircraft that can fly into Teterboro, NJ, and plans to impose higher landing fees for those aircraft that continue to operate at the airport new New York City.

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Float Plane Fight

Canadian Authorities Bicker Over Mandatory Escape Hatches For Amphibians

"I just don't buy that at all." That's what a Canadian Transport Safety Board investigator says when he hears Transport Canada's claim that it has no authority to order escape hatches on float planes.

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CASA Urgent AD: Boeing

Subject: Boeing 737 Series Airplanes AD/B737/202 (Amdt 1) Center Fuel Tank Limitations 8/2005 TX Applicability: Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes with line numbers prior to 1494.

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CASA Urgent AD: Boeing

Subject: Boeing 737 AD/B737/198 (Amdt 1) Center Tank Fuel Pumps 8/2005 TX Applicability: All Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series airplanes.

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CASA Urgent AD: Rolls Royce

Subject: Rolls Royce Germany Turbine Engines - BR700 Series AD: AD/BR700/6 Independent Overspeed Protection 8/2005 TX Applicability: BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30 and BR700-715C1-30 engines, all serial numbers.

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Where Is Roland Anthony Melanson? And Where Is That Helicopter?

Searches For Missing Aircraft Enter Third Day

ANN REAL TIME UPDATE: 0800 EDT -- The search for a New Jersey pilot missing since Sunday entered its third day with no sign of the 58-year old man and no sign of his yellow Cessna 182.It was one of two searches underway in New Jersey Monday, after a helicopter disappeared in the southern part of the state. Authorities concentrated their efforts to find the yellow-and-white helo near a cell tower, after they called the cell phone of one of the two people thought to be on board and traced its signal to that tower.

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Guinness Recognizes X-43A Scramjet Speed Record

Almost Mach 10

It's official. The new world speed record for a jet-powered aircraft, set by NASA in November, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.

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Pancakes, Radishes and a Super-Charged Griddle

Palmyra (WI) Father's Day Fly-in Has it All

By ANN Correspondent Rose Dorcey Hot brown pancakes served right off the griddle, baked ham, eggs (scrambled or fried), orange juice and coffee. Oh, and don't forget the radishes.

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AD: Lancair

AD NUMBER: 2005-12-20 MANUFACTURER: Lancair Company SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-12-20 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Lancair Company (Lancair) Model LC41-550FG airplanes.

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US Airstrike Targets Afghan Militants

Up To 20 Killed

An unprovoked attack on a coalition patrol Sunday left 15 to 20 militants dead in Afghanistan, US officials said.

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V-22 Done Deal?

Marines Get What They Want

One of the hallmarks of being a good Marine is that you never give up. It's a winning philosophy -- perseverance -- and it appears to have won for the Corps the aircraft it's wanted for some 20 years: The V-22 Osprey.

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NASA Marshall Center's Charles Darby Chronicles History At Home

Lives History At Work

To his family, Charles Darby is known as the historian, photographing family events as a hobby. But during 22 years at NASA, he has played his own role in history -- leaving his engineering mark on research facilities destined for space.

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Classic Airmail

Aviation Stamps Take Flight At World's Largest Air Show

Ten classic American aircraft from the 1930's, '40s and '50s take to the skies in the form of postage when the US Postal Service dedicates the American Advances in Aviation commemorative stamp sheet at the world's premier air show. The Friday, July 29 first-day-of-issue ceremony, hosted by the EAA takes place during the 2005 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, WI, fly-in convention. The ceremony will take place at the event's AeroShell Square at 1000 CDT in the shadows of at least six of the rare aircraft depicted on the stamps.

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RAF Family Reunion In Baghdad

Dad, Sons Meet To Celebrate Late Father's Day

Father's Day will come late for one gunner serving in Iraq this summer. But Flight Sergeant (FS) Sid Owens will be able to celebrate both Father's Day and his 50th birthday in style, thanks to a specially arranged family reunion in Baghdad next week.

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Snowbirds to Open Canadian Aviation Expo

Kicking Off Canada's Biggest Air Show

On Friday, June 24, the 13th annual Canadian Aviation Expo will take off at the Oshawa Municipal Airport. The show will be opened by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds zooming aloft.

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That Little Thing Works!

NASA Demonstrates Nanosatellite System

Big things can come in small packages, and engineers at NASA's Johnson Space Center are making progress on a tiny spacecraft that holds major promise for future exploration.

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CAE Bags Big Order From ANA

Will Put Dash 8-400 Sim On Ground At Haneda

CAE has been awarded a contract to provide a Dash 8-400 full-flight simulator to Japan’s ANA (All Nippon Airways). The simulator is intended to be used for training at the ANA Flight Training Centre at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, with delivery slated for fall 2006.

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Aero-News Quote Of The Day (06.21.05)

"The president and the first lady are in perfect health." Source: A spokesman for president of Honduras after AAL Flight 953 was forced to make an emergency landing in Grand Cayman. The aircraft ran into moderate turbulence near the island and suffered problems with its anti-ice gear. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro and his wife, Aguas Ocana, were on board the 757. Neither was hurt.

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Indiana TFR: 06.24.05 - 06.26.05

NOTAM Number :  FDC 5/4844  Location : Evansville Regional Airport,, Evansville, Indiana near POCKET CITY VORTAC (PXV) Beginning Date : June 24, 2005 at 23:45 UTC Ending Date : June 26, 2005 at 16:15 UTC Reason for NOTAM : the Evansville Freedom Festival Air Show, Type : Airshow

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Indiana TFR: 06.23.05 - 06.26.05

NOTAM Number :  FDC 5/4843  Location : Evansville, Indiana near POCKET CITY VORTAC (PXV) Beginning Date : June 23, 2005 at 14:00 UTC Ending Date : June 26, 2005 at 21:45 UTC Reason for NOTAM : the Evansville Freedom Festival Air Show, Type : Airshow

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Iowa TFR: 06.23.05 - 06.26.05

NOTAM Number :  FDC 5/4845  Location : Davenport Minicipal Airport,, Davenport, Iowa near DAVENPORT VORTAC (CVA) Beginning Date : June 23, 2005 at 18:45 UTC Ending Date : June 26, 2005 at 21:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM : the Quad City Air Show, Type : Airshow

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