It's no secret that the Mitsubishi MU-2 has issues. The
aircraft, one of the most popular light commercial twin
turboprops flying today, has been criticized as hard to fly --
especially in single-engine operations. Now, Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries America recommends specialized simulator training for
MU-2 pilots.
AD Number: AD/CL-600/62
Manufacturer: Bombardier (Canadair)
Subject: CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes,
Angle of Attack Vane
Summary: Transport Canada has advised that AOA
vanes P/N 600-59154-5 can develop premature wear of the
potentiometer which can delay the stall computer commands for stall
warning, stick shaker and stick pusher operation.
AD Number: AD/DHC-8/100
Manufacturer: Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De
Havilland)
Subject: DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes Fluorescent
Lighting System
Summary: Transport Canada has advised that
numerous reports of fluorescent lamp holder damage due to
overheating have been received.
AD NUMBER: 2004-25-13
MANUFACTURER: Short
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-25-13
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing
airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Short
Brothers Model SD3-60 and SD3-SHERPA series airplanes.
AD Number: AD/CL-600/49
Manufacturer: Bombardier (Canadair)
Subject: CL-600 (Challenger) Series Aeroplanes,
Angle of Attack Transducer
Summary: Bombardier Aerospace has determined that
the potentiometers of the angle of attack transducers can develop
flat spots which can cause a delay in the commands for stall
warning, stick shaker and stick pusher operation.
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