10/28/2010 12:01:00 AM Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 Reciprocating Engines published by Transportation Department Documents and Publications SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive for the products listed above. Service experience has shown that fracture of the timing chain has occurred due to chain wear. We are proposing this AD to prevent engine in-flight shutdown leading to loss of control of the airplane by requiring life limits for the timing chain.
10/12/2010 12:01:00 AM Thielert's staying power published by Flight International (UK) Despite languishing in insolvency protection, diesel engine pioneer is looking to future
10/12/2010 12:01:00 AM Advanced Air Support 22 AerCap 6 Airbus 11 Aircelle 6 Air Lease 26 Alitalia 8 Antonov 6, 11, 27 Avia Asset Management 6 Aviation Aircraft Leasing 27 A... published by Flight International (UK) Advanced Air Support 22. AerCap 6. Airbus 11. Aircelle 6. Air Lease 26. Alitalia 8. Antonov 6, 11, 27. Avia Asset Management 6. Aviation Aircraft Leasing 27. Avitas 14. BAE Systems 6. B/E Aerospace 27. Bigelow Aerospace 25. BLR Aerospace 22. Boeing 10, 12, 25, 27. Bombardier 22. British Airways 14. Centurion Aircraft Engines 26. Collateral Verifications 14. Delta 12. Diamond 26. EADS 27.
10/12/2010 12:01:00 AM THIELERT CHRONOLOGY published by Flight International (UK) 1989 Frank Thielert founds company to develop motor. racing engines. 2000 TAE founded. 2002 Supply contract with Diamond Aircraft. 2003 Centurion 1.7 begins production. 2004 Maiden flight in a General Atomics Predator. 2005 Parent company Thielert AG in IPO. 2006 TAE acquires Superior Air Parts in USA. 2008 Centurion 2.0 certificated.
10/12/2010 12:01:00 AM PHENOM 100 OPERATORS GIVE THEIR VERDICT ON LIGHT JET SERVICE report SWEDEN'S SHIFT Black Hawk joins the wishlist as Stockholm seeks helicopters to fil... published by Flight International (UK) PHENOM 100. OPERATORS GIVE THEIR VERDICT ON LIGHT JET. SERVICE report. SWEDEN'S SHIFT. Black Hawk joins the wishlist as Stockholm seeks helicopters to fill in for delayed NH90 17. BUILT TO LAST. Despite two years in insolvency protection, diesel engine pioneer Thielert powers on 26.
10/6/2010 12:01:00 AM Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161 Airplanes published by Transportation Department Documents and Publications SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive for all Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161 airplanes equipped with Thielert Aircraft Engine GmbH Engine Model TAE-125-01 installed per Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA03303AT. EFFECTIVE DATE: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 22, 2010. |