AD NUMBER: 2003-24-13 MANUFACTURER: Cessna (CORRECTION) SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2003-24-13 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes that are equipped with a Honeywell KAP 140 autopilot computer system installed on the center instrument controlpanel near the throttle. This AD requires you to install an update to the operating software of theKAP 140 autopilot computer system, change the unit's part number, and change the softwaremodification identification tag. This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent and undetected engagement of the autopilot system. We are issui

AD NUMBER: 2003-26-06 MANUFACTURER: Safety Belts SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2003-26-06 SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Anjou Aeronautique (ANJOU) (formerly TRW Repa S.A., formerly L'AIGLON) safety belts and restraint systems that are installed in aircraft. This AD requires you to inspect safety belts and restraint systems for defects and service life limits, and, if necessary, repair safety belts and restraint systems that have not reached service life limits; and replace safety belts and restraint systems that have reached service life limits. This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent unbuckling of the ANJOU seatbelts and two safety recommendations to

Despite the fact that it took some hours to appear on the FAA TFR web site (showing up some time after 2000 EST), we understand (via our friends at AOPA) that the FAA has issued a very last-minute temporary flight restriction for New Year's Eve night in Seattle. The NOTAM was published after 6 p.m. EST, less than six hours before the TFR was to go into effect. In the past, AOPA has (justifiably) argued that the FAA must give pilots adequate notice of flight restrictions — not doing so sets pilots up for unintentional violations. The 1-nm-radius restricted area is centered on the Space Needle and extends up to 3,000 feet. It will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. local.

Happy New Year, You're Grounded NOTAM: 3/2282 Issued: 12/31/2003 11:51 Effective: 12/31/2003 20:00 - 01/01/2004 03:00 State: NV Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: SECURITY Description: LAS VEGAS, NV.

Happy New Year, You're Grounded NOTAM: 3/2323 Issued: 12/31/2003 19:09 Effective: 01/01/2004 12:20 - 01/01/2004 13:15 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: WACO, TEXAS, JANUARY 1, 2004 LOCAL.

Happy New Year, You're Grounded NOTAM: 3/2310 Issued: 12/31/2003 17:06 Effective: 12/31/2003 11:00 - 01/03/2004 11:30 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS CRAWFORD, TEXAS, DECEMBER 31, 2003-JANUARY 3, 2004 LOCAL. 

Happy New Year... You're Grounded AGAIN NOTAM: 3/2326 Issued: 12/31/2003 19:20 Effective: 01/03/2004 17:00 - 01/03/2004 18:00 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: WACO, TEXAS, JANUARY 3, 2004 LOCAL.

Happy New Year, You're Grounded NOTAM: 3/2287 Issued: 12/31/2003 13:57 Effective: 12/31/2003 18:00 - 01/01/2004 02:00 State: NY Facility: ZNY - NEW YORK (ARTCC),NY. Type: SECURITY Description: NEW YORK, NY.