Smith Did Not Analyze New Airspace Plans

ANN first reported Wednesday about the growing debate in Australia over airspace changes that affect a variety of general aviation operations. Now, the government agency responsible for the airborne switcheroo has accepted fault for the growing confusion. The head of Australia's national air traffic control agency admitted last night that the agency had not done a full analysis of the controversial new airspace system before its introduction last year. Bernie Smith, chief executive of Airservices Australia, said the agency had relied on information provided by other groups about the new system, potentially leaving itself open to legal action in the event of an aviation incident.

TFR Issued For Blasting Activity Hazard NOTAM: 4/1224 Issued: 02/18/2004 19:11 Effective: 02/19/2004 17:30 - 02/19/2004 18:45 State: MN Facility: ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS (ARTCC),MN. Type: HAZARDS Description: ELY, MN.

AD NUMBER: 2004-03-32

MANUFACTURER: New Piper SUBJECT: Elcetronic Control Modules SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Model PA-46-500TP airplanes. This AD requires you to replace all electronic control modules in the airplane electrical system with newly designed modules. This AD is the result of smoke in the cockpit and loss of electrical systems function. We are issuing this AD to prevent short circuit failure and electrical arcing of the electronic control modules, which could result in loss of the electrical systems components or burning of wiring insulation and cause smoke in the cockpit.This condition could lead to the inability to proper