FAA Fines American 300K for failed pitot maintenance

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FAA Fines American 300K for failed pitot maintenance

2010-03-18, 21:27

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DALLAS (AP) ― Federal regulators have hit American Airlines with $300,000 in new penalties over maintenance issues.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday American's mechanics put off maintenance last year on a part designed to ensure that pilots get accurate readings on speed.

The FAA said mechanics noted problems with a dashboard light on a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, then discovered the next day that a part called a pitot probe heater wasn't working.

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2010-03-19, 02:42

Oh, perfect! That's kind of an important part. No more wheel well wiring harness technicalities. This is the big leagues.
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2010-03-19, 18:50

T.S.A. = Taking Scissors Away

I have nothing nice to say so I won't say anything else.

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