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            Controlled rests are used by pilots in different countries to combat fatigue on long-haul sectors. And what exactly does "controlled rest" mean?   sleeping. "Sleeping always tends to be talked about in terms of a euphemism, like controlled rest, because people feel much more comfortable with that language."             Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) guidelines agreed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations (IFALPA), controlled rest is recommended on the flight deck for a commercial aircraft, but it's not really defined. It does state "it is not a substitute for pre-flight sleep or for normal crew augmentation, but intended as a response to unexpected fatigue experienced during operations."           Vagueness of what controlled res...

Official Record Series 4 Air Navigation Order 2009 General Exemption E 3587 No: 964 Publication Date: 26 April 2013                      The Carriage of Approved Oxygen and Survival Equipment in Aircraft Flying for Purposes other than Public Transport or Commercial Air Transport           1) The Civil Aviation Authority, in exercise of its powers under Article 242 of the Air Navigation Order 2009 (‘the Order’), hereby exempts any aircraft flying for purposes other than Public Transport or Commercial Air Transport, registered in the United Kingdom, from the requirement at Article 37(3)(b) and paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Order to have the following items of equipment to be of a type approved by EASA or the CAA: a) lifejackets, referred to in Scale H; b) survival suits, referred to in Scale I; c) additional flotation equipment, referred to in Scale J; d) liferafts, referred to in Scale K; an...

Air Navigation Order 2009 General Exemption E 3586 No: 963 Publication Date: 26 April 2013             The Carriage of Emergency Locator Transmitters in Aircraft Flying for Purposes other than Public Transport or Commercial Air Transport         1) The Civil Aviation Authority, in exercise of its powers under Article 242 of the Air Navigation Order 2009 (‘the Order’), hereby exempts any aircraft flying for purposes other than Public Transport or Commercial Air Transport, registered in the United Kingdom, from the requirements of Article 37(2) and Schedule 4 to the Order to carry the equipment specified at paragraph 5, Scale KK of Schedule 4, that is to say an emergency locator transmitter.         2) This exemption supersedes Official Record Series 4 No. 902, which is hereby revoked.        3) This exemption shall have effect from the date hereof until 30 April 2014, unless previously r...

Mode ‘C’ and Mode ‘S’ transponders, all types and models utilising Gilham code altitude input.                       During the 1990’s, the FAA received reports of eleven incidents involving certain transport category airplanes equipped with Mode "C" transponder(s) with single Gilham code altitude input. These reports indicated that, during level flight, the TCAS II issued false advisories that directed the flight crew to either climb or descend. Further investigation showed that these events were caused by incorrect Gilham coded altitude input. The instances reported in the USA all involved communication between aeroplanes with the TCAS II and aeroplanes having the Mode "C" transponder(s). Aeroplanes having Mode "C" transponders installed are predominantly older, out-of-production transport category (JAR/FAR/CS 25) aeroplanes. Such inaccurate altitude reporting and consequent false TCAS II advisories, if not prevented, could ca...

        INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS                Ref : CMI SIL 03-2C         Install spark plugs as follows, in addition to the instructions provided by the spark plug m anufacturer. 1. Handle spark plug leads with clean, dry hands. 2. Adjust the spark plug electrode to the gap recommended by the manufacturer. 3. Always install spark plugs with new copper gasket. 4. Sparingly apply anti-seize to the spark plug threads. DO NOT APPLY ANTI-SEIZE TO THE FIRST ROW OF THREADS. 5. Always use a six point deep well socket to install spark plugs. 6. Thread spark plug by hand into cylinder to within one or two threads of the gasket.  If this is  not possible, cylinder head threads or spark plug threads need to be cleaned. 7. Torque spark plugs to 300 - 360 in. lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. 8. Before installing the spark plug lead terminal, wipe it clean using a lint-free cloth  moistene...

Propeller Installation for all fixed pitch propellers (except 1A162 model propellers).                   WARNING: MAKE SURE THE MAGNETO IS GROUNDED BEFORE INSTALLING  THE PROPELLER OR CONNECTING EXTERNAL POWER.                NOTE: McCauley recommends that propeller mounting nuts (if applicable) be replaced at each  propeller installation, whenever possible. However, nuts may be reused providing the threads are in good condition and the locking material prevents turning of the nut on the  stud by hand. Propeller mounting bolts must be magnetic particle inspected in accordance  with ASTM E-1444 or replaced whenever the propeller is removed from the engine.                NOTE: The aircraft maintenance manual or STC installation instructions should always be  consulted for any specialized procedures applicable to a specific aircraft....

Subject : Specified Fuels for Spark Ignited Gasoline Aircraft Engine  Lycoming engine released SI-1070S dated 24 April 2013, which approved a wide varity of engine for use with ASTM D7547 UL91 unleaded avgas.                          Engine models added through this approval include the large installed base of: O-235-K, L, M, N, P; O-320-B, D; IO-320-B, D; AEIO-320-A, B, C; LIO- 320-B; HO-360-C; HIO-360-B, G; O-540-A, E, F, G, H, J; and IO-540-C, D, N, T, V, W, AB, AF engine models.            European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) 2011-01 provided aircraft-level approval on the basis of engine approval. With the Lycoming engine model approvals, the EASA SIB immediately allows ASTM D 7547 Grade UL 91 use on European Union based aircraft such as the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cessna 182 Skylane; Diamond DA40 and DA42-L360; Hel...

        The following instructions are general in nature. The aircraft maintenance manual or STC  installation instructions should always be consulted for any specialized procedures applicable  to a specific aircraft. Various spinner arrangements not manufactured by McCauley may be  used which require additional procedures.         In the following instructions, installation of propeller is based on the assumption that a McCauley  spinner will be used. If a spinner is not used or if the spinner is not manufactured by McCauley, omit those steps which apply to the spinner.               WARNING: Verify that engine magnetos have been grounded prior to  approaching the propeller. Spinner Assembly Removal        (1) Make an alignment mark on the spinner shell, aft bulkhead and adjacent blade with a felt tip pen.  This index mark ensures accurate restoration of ...

Long Term Storage of Controllable Pitch Propellers                    A. The following is applicable to new and overhauled propellers prior to entering service (engine  installation) or at any time propeller is removed from service. Storage time is determined from date  of manufacture, overhaul, or removal from aircraft.                     (1) Storage must be in a clean and dry environment, preferably in the original shipping carton and  above ground level, to minimize exposure to dirt and moisture.                    (2) If storage period exceeds 2 years before entering service or returning to service perform the  following inspection: (a) For all propeller models, inspect externally for damage and corrosion. Inspection may be accomplished by an A & P mechanic or international equivalent. Make a logbook e...

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REFERENCE : SAIB: CE-13-27  Date: April 5, 2013            The FAA recently received a report of a failed flap extend cable . The failure occurred on approach  when the flaps were deployed to 45 degrees. The sudden retraction of the right flap caused the  airplane to roll about 80 degrees to the right. The pilot was unable to retract the left flap, but was able  to maintain control with the assistance of a passenger, divert to another airport, and land safely by  utilizing almost full left aileron control. The report stated the cable was original (over 4,800 flight  hours), and the most recent 100-hour inspection had been completed approximately 10 flight hours  prior to cable failure.              A search of the FAA’s service difficulty report (SDR) system revealed numerous events of a similar  nature over a 20 year period. Most reports of fraying occurred near pulleys, and s...

SUBJECT- FAILURE OF OVERLOAD CLUTCH RESULTING IN IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE                   HOIST WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSON BEING LIFTED  REFERENCED : FAA EAD 2013-06-51 EAD Requirements : This EAD requires complying with specified portions of the ASB to do the                                      following before the next flight involving a hoist operation:                                   • Performing a cable conditioning lift;                                   • Performing a load inspection test;                                   • Deactivating or replacing any hoist ...

  Service Instruction No. 1553 DATE: March 26, 2013 SUBJECT:                       Additional Cylinder Fin Stabilizer MODELS AFFECTED: IO540 E1B5        TIO540A2B,A2C,J2B,J2BD,F2BD,S1ADL                                          TIO540J2B,J2BD, F2BD                As a precaution to prevent cracks from forming in the intake wall between the cylinder fins No. 1 thru 15  Lycoming Engines recommends that an additional fin stabilizer P/N 75164 be installed on cylinder P/N LW12966 on the affected Lycoming engine models identified in SI.           To install the new stabilizer P/N 75164 on the cylinder fins: 1. If the engine is installed, remove the exhaust system and intercylinder baffles (in accordance with  the applicable inst...

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                          A loose screwdriver that became jammed in the side of a plane as it was doing aerobatics  caused a crash that killed a Palmerston North doctor and his friend. A Civil Aviation Authority report into the crash - which claimed the lives of plane owner and pilot Ralph Saxe,                            The report found the crash was the result of design flaws in the plane that led to a screwdriver getting stuck in the elevator controls of the plane during a "slow roll" maneuver.                         As Saxe, entered a steep dive immediately following the slow roll he was unable to get the elevation needed to prevent the plane from slamming into the ground in Timona Park, Feilding. The forces were so strong that the aircraft nose, engine and wings "create...

                  The Civil Aviation Ministry has mooted a carbon credit like system, which will allow airlines to trade seat capacity as a part of its plan to promote regional routes.               At present airlines are required to fly to tier II-III towns and also to sensitive areas like Jammu & Kashmir and the North East states under the route dispersal guidelines. However, airlines find it unprofitable to fly on those routes as they lack the right size of planes to operate on those routes. Under the mechanism, small air-taxi operators can fly to a particular small city destination and earn seat credit that can be sold to scheduled airlines. Bigger airlines will be able to use such credits to meet their requirement of having to connect remote areas without losing money on such operations.                 The ministry plans to replace the existing guidelin...

Subject- Equipment and furnishing- Hoist - Inspection/replacement                  During a maintenance check flight with a MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopter , a dummy load of 552 lbs (250kg) was picked up in order to conduct a “maximum load cycle” on the rescue hoist. The cable reeled-out without further command of the operator, causing the test dummy load to impact the ground.               The results of further examinations on the subject hoist determined that the overload clutch had failed. The overload clutch design is common to all Goodrich externally mounted rescue hoists listed in Appendix 1 of  EASA AD 2013-0065-E                         This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further cases of in-flight loss of the hoist load, possibly resulting in injury to persons on the ground or in a hoisting accident. For ...

           What is the future of magneto ?   Electroair introduce Electronic Ignition Kit that is 10 % to 15% fuel efficient.  EIS-41000 Lycoming                4 cylinder Electronic Ignition Kit Direct Drive             ( non-impulse coupled ) Magneto Replacement        The EIS-41000 Electronic Ignition Kit is a fully STC'd kit for most Lycoming 4cyl engines. Replacing one magneto with the EIS-41000 will typically improve fuel economy on average by 10-15% (many operators have reported consistent fuel savings of 1gph or greater). Additionally, there will be an improvement in horsepower, smoother engine operation, and improved high altitude performance. The EIS-41000 adjusts spark timing automatically by way of our MAP Sensor - timing is adjusted with altitude. Most parts on the EIS-41000 are not life limited (the MTH is recommended to be changed a...

          Orient Flight s published schedule of refresher course is going to be conducted on 15th and 16 march.               Continuation training(Refresher Course) is one of the requirement for renewal of AME licence by DGCA or renewal of Certification Authorisation by Quality Dept in any organisation.              Continuation training is a two way process to ensure that certifying staff remain current in terms of procedures, human factors and technical knowledge and that the organisation receives feedback on the adequacy of its procedures and maintenance instructions.               Due to the interactive nature of this training, consideration should be given to the possibility that such training has the involvement of the quality department to ensure that feedback is actioned.              There should be a...