FAAST Blast — Week of Nov. 14 – Nov. 20, 2011
FAAST Blast — Week of Nov. 14 – Nov. 20, 2011
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
Rulemaking Proposed for Cessna 172; Cirrus SR22T
The FAA published two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in November to propose separate Airworthiness Directives (AD) for certain Cirrus SR22T and Cessna 172 aircraft. The proposed Cirrus AD was prompted by reports of partial loss of engine power due to a dislodged rubber gasket being ingested into the turbocharger. To correct the condition, the proposed AD would require inspection and modification of the air box flange welds and slots and installation of air box seals as applicable.
The NPRM for Cessna proposes to supersede an existing AD that applies to 172R and 172S models. The original AD was issued in 2008 to detect and correct chafing of the fuel return line assembly, which could result in fuel leaking under the floor and fuel vapors entering the cabin. The proposed revision would require the fuel return line inspection for another 768 airplanes.
The FAA is accepting comments on the Cirrus NPRM until December 19, and until Dec. 29 for the Cessna NPRM. You can review and submit comments on either of the proposed rules by going to http://www.regulations.gov/.
Mark Your Calendars
It's only November, but 2012 will soon be here. Despite the long nights and cold temperatures, the new year gets off to a flying start with several major aviation events. First is the annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo from January 19 – 22 at Florida's Sebring Regional Airport. One of the new attractions is a Seaplane Base at Lake Jackson. At the same time, to the north on January 19 and 20, the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association holds its National Aviation Maintenance Symposium at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Then, head south again for two more events in Dallas, Texas. Heli-Expo 2012 takes place February 11 - 14, followed by the 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, March 8 – 10. Be sure to look out for FAA and FAASTeam members at each of these events.
Report Wildlife Strikes
Remember the "Miracle on the Hudson" in January 2009 when migratory Canada Geese brought down a US Airways Airbus A320? That flight had a happy and safe ending in the Hudson River — thanks to the outstanding airmanship of the US Airways crew. Wildlife strikes are a growing safety issue, especially with significant population increases of a number of bird species. Read more about wildlife strikes on page 22 in the November/December FAA Safety Briefing:
www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2011/media/NovDec2011.pdf. More information about the agency's initiatives to reduce strikes is available at www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=13209.
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