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February 9, 2010

American Faces Maintenance Penalty

American Airlines is on the verge of getting hit by a civil penalty for significant lapses in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul work, according to government and industry officials.

The FAA is poised to impose a civil penalty on the air carrier that could reach as much as $20 million, the largest the agency has levied against any airline.

In a related development, a report scheduled for release this week by The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is expected to throw a spotlight on multiple failures by American Airlines to identify and quickly resolve MRO shortcomings that go as far back as 2008. The alleged violations range from chronic deferrals of repairs to mechanics signing off on work without the proper authority.

Next Generation Avionics on 747-8F

Rockwell Collins next-generation avionics is on the Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter, which has just made its maiden flight. The new airplane features an entire suite of Rockwell Collins displays, autopilot, communication, navigation, surveillance, maintenance, emergency and data management systems.
 
Key Rockwell Collins avionics onboard the 747-8 includes: the GLU-925 Multi-mode receiver with GPS Landing System (GLS) and ILS capability and the MultiScan Hazard Detection System that analyzes and determines actual weather hazards. Other standard Rockwell Collins equipment includes: Communication Management Unit, Data Management Unit, Satellite Communications System, VHF and HF transceivers, VHF Omnidirectional Radio, Distance Measuring Equipment, Automatic Direction Finder, Mode S Transponder, TCAS II, Autopilot with Mode Control Panel, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Flight Data Recorder, Emergency Locator Transmitter, and the Flight Deck Printer.


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