Eclipse 500 grounded by FAA

Posted on June 13, 2008
Filed Under Aircraft, Aviation News, FAA & Government, Maintenance, Manufacturers, Ownership |

The FAA issued an emergency order for all Eclipse Aircraft today! 

Thanks to a quick acting pilot a possible crash with disasterous effects was avoided today at Chicago’s Midway Airport when the throttle of the Eclipse 500 he was flying got jammed at full power.  As a result of the incident that ended with a safe, but emergency landing, the FAA issued an emergency order to inspect all planes prior to their next flight.

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FAA Website - Order/Directive

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