'We Are Frustrated' By Agency's Move To Close Nearly 150 Towers
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen released a statement in response to the FAA's decision to proceed with the closure of 149 contract air traffic control towers and other facilities across the United States, to comply with "sequestration," or mandatory budget curtailments required of federal agencies.
Components Used In Some Cessna, Beechcraft, Homebuilt Airplanes
The FAA has issued an SAIB (Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin) that will affect airplanes equipped with W31 series switch style circuit breakers (SSCB) manufactured by Tyco or Potter Brumfield. There have been known continued failures of these SSCBs on Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes and Beechcraft Corporation (formerly known as Hawker Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes. These circuit breaker switches may also be installed on other type certificated airplanes as well as homebuilt airplanes.
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