Archive for the ‘FAA & Government’ Category

Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill

Monday, February 21st, 2011

By an 87 to 8 vote, the Senate approved the Federal Aviation Administration bill on Thursday, which will fund the FAA for two years. Democrats claim the FAA bill is the new Congress’ “first jobs bill” and would save or create an estimated 280,000 jobs. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday passed their version of a bill, which includes $59 billion funding over four years. Read Full Story…

Emergency AD on Wings for Cessna LC41 and LC42 Models

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Emergency AD 2010-26-53 for Cessna Aircraft Model’s LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG

This emergency AD was prompted by a Cessna Model LC41-550FG that suffered a significant structural failure in the wing during a production acceptance flight test. The wing skin disbonded from the upper forward wing spar. The length of the disbond was approximately 7 feet. This condition, if not corrected, could result in catastrophic failure of the wing due to disbonding of the wing skin from the wing spar. We are evaluating this situation and may take additional AD action as necessary.

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Update to Emergency AD on rotor hub for Bell 212 Helicopter

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Update to Emergency AD on rotor hub for Bell 212 Helicopter

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FAA issues first commercial reentry license

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The Space X Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Pad 40 at Cape Canaveral on June 4, 2010 in Florida, on its first test flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration today issued SpaceX the first-ever license for a commercially developed spacecraft to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere from orbit.

The license was needed for the company to complete its first operational flight of the Dragon spacecraft during a NASA demonstration mission targeted to launch Dec. 7.

Is Sir Richard Branson next?  I hope! Read USAToday Article

FAA Aircraft Registry

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Notice from the FAA sent today

AIRCRAFT MUST RE-REGISTER - If Issued Registration Before October 1, 2010.

The Re-Registration and Renewal of Aircraft Registration rule went into effect on October 1, 2010. Aircraft registrations issued on or after this date will expire after three years when they may be renewed. Aircraft registered before October 1, 2010, are required to re-register during the next three years according to the schedule provided in 14 CFR Part 47.40. Reminder notices will be sent using the address of record, make sure your address is up to date.

The first group of aircraft to be re-registered are those aircraft that have a current registration issue date during the month of March, from all years. Application for re-registration of these aircraft should be made between November 1, 2010, and January 31, 2011. Making an early application will ensure the new certificate of registration can be delivered before the old certificate expires on March 31, 2011.

More information about these and other changes can be found at http://registry.faa.gov/aircraft.asp.

Questions may be directed toll free to 866-762-9434.