Inadequate Monitoring of Flight Instruments
Inadequate monitoring of the flight instruments and misuse of the Boeing 777’s autoflight system led to a collision with a seawall at San Francisco, USA…. Continue Reading →
Airborne Weather Radar Interpretation
This familiarisation is targeted for aircraft equipped with Honeywell weather radar. The fundamental principles are, however, applicable to all weather radars in all aircraft…. Continue Reading →
Airbus A340 Technical Differences
This brochure describes the various differences between each member of the A340 Family: The A340-200/300/500/600…. Continue Reading →
Airbus Flight Control Checks
Typical flight control events for all Airbus series…. Continue Reading →
Aircraft Fumigation
Operators sometimes report cases of aircraft infestation by rodents such as mice and rats, and reptiles such as snakes and lizards, causing discomfort and alarm amongst passengers and crew, but also potentially considerable damage to the aircraft. Their presence in an aircraft can lead in extreme cases to the aircraft being grounded, especially when electrical…… Continue Reading →
Altimeter Setting and Use Of Radioaltimeter
Operators with international routes are exposed to different standards in terms of:… Continue Reading →
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
This manual includes general maintenance and servicing procedures applicable to aircraft tyres which Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited (DATL) make and supply…. Continue Reading →
Electromagnetic Interference
A good study of the electromagnetic interferences caused by portable electronic devices (laptops, PDAs, Electronic games, cell phones, etc.)… Continue Reading →
Engineering Aspects of Cabin Air Quality
This Boeing document discusses engineering aspects of a modern commercial jet airliner environmental control system (ECS), focusing on cabin air quality. News media coverage suggests that aircraft cabin air quality is a serious concern. However, an objective review of pertinent data and comprehensive testing do not support this perception…. Continue Reading →