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Damage To Las Cruces (NM) Rwy 22 Estimated At $2 Million

Back in September, we reported a story that a presidential C-32 aircraft (military version of the Boeing 757) landed at Las Cruces airport in New Mexico after being told the runways could not handle their aircraft. The damaged caused by this and a C-17 is now estimated to top $2 million.

Volcano Under Iceland Glacier Diverts Flights

The Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland has erupted under Vatnajokull glacier, the nation's largest, and the resulting ash and smoke has forced airlines worldwide to divert flights so as not to fly through the gases produced by the blast.

Maryland TFR: 11/4/2004-11/7/2004

NOTAM: 4/2128 Issued: 11/05/2004 01:30 Effective: 11/04/2004 19:00 - 11/07/2004 18:30 State: MD Facility: ZDC - WASHINGTON (ARTCC),DC. Type: VIP Description: HAGERSTOWN/ THURMONT, MARYLAND NOVEMBER 4-7 2004.

CASA Urgent AD: Eurocopter

CASA AD: AD/S-PUMA/55 Manufacturer: Eurocopter (AS332 Super Puma) Subject: BREEZE Hoist Hooks Summary: This Directive was prompted by a case of incorrect positioning of the strap on the hoist hook during a hoisting operation, which led to distortion of the tongue and resulted in the release of the stretcher.

CASA Urgent AD: Eurocopter

CASA AD: AD/AS 355/82 Manufacturer: Eurocopter (AS355 TWIN ECUREIL) Subject: BREEZE Hoist Hooks Summary: This Directive was prompted by a case of incorrect positioning of the strap on the hoist hook during a hoisting operation, which led to distortion of the tongue and resulted in the release of the stretcher.

CASA Urgent AD: Eurocopter

CASA AD: AD/ECUREIL/105 Manufacturer: Eurocopter (AS350 ECUREIL) Subject: BREEZE Hoist Hooks Summary: This Directive was prompted by a case of incorrect positioning of the strap on the hoist hook during a hoisting operation, which led to distortion of the tongue and resulted in the release of the stretcher.

CASA Urgent AD: Eurocopter

CASA AD: AD/GAZELLE/31 Manufacturer: Eurocopter (SA341 and SA342 Gazelle) Subject: BREEZE Hoist Hooks Summary: This Directive was prompted by a case of incorrect positioning of the strap on the hoist hook during a hoisting operation, which led to distortion of the tongue and resulted in the release of the stretcher.

CASA Urgent AD: Aerospatiale (Socata)

CASA AD: AD/TBM 700/37 Manufacturer: Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes Subject: Engine Controls - Propeller and Fuel Control Cables Summary: The manufacturer has advised that there have been failures of control cables due to incorrect crimping during manufacture. A failure in the crimp could lead to a reduction in the propeller RPM during flight.