Unique System Ready To Fly

The FAA has certified Max-Viz's enhanced vision system in a move the company says is a "milestone for our industry." The FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was awarded for installation of the Max-Viz EVS-1000 Enhanced Vision System on the Bombardier Global Express. The FAA STC now complements the Transport Canada STC received earlier this year. 

AD NUMBER: 2004-07-21 MANUFACTURER: Gulfstream SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-07-21 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes, that requires detailed inspections and resistance measurements of the starter generator electrical cables of both engines to detect damage, and replacement of the electrical cable and cable support if any damage is found. This amendment also requires eventual replacement of the cable support. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of the starter generator cable, which could result in electrical arcing in the vicinity of a fuel line, and possible fire or explosion.

AD NUMBER: 2004-03-27 MANUFACTURER: Eurocopter France (Correction) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-03-27 SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters that requires inspecting the bevel gear for a crack using aborescope. This amendment is prompted by a crack that was detected on a bevel gear during a main gearbox teardown inspection. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of the bevel gear, loss of torque to the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.