Maintenance Matters, News, Safety Oversight
A U.S. government oversight agency sees flaws in the FAA’s monitoring of airlines’ assessment and mitigation of safety risks.
Weaknesses in U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight led to long-term safety issues involving several airline maintenance programs, according to a report by a government oversight agency.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
A technician’s failure to turn off a switch meant a 737 failed to properly pressurize, the ATSB says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
Water leaking from a Boeing 767’s lavatories led to a buildup of ice on aileron components, the NTSB says.
Pitot covers melted during a ground run with pitot heat on, leaving residue on a 737’s pitot probes, the ATSB says.
