US plans 300,000-dollar fine against American Airlines
US aviation authorities on Thursday sought a 300,000-dollar fine against American Airlines, alleging a maintenance violation that affected five commercial flights.
By Agencies |
WASHINGTON: US aviation authorities on Thursday sought a 300,000-dollar fine against American Airlines, alleging a maintenance violation that affected five commercial flights.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was proposing the civil penalty after American Airlines mechanics allegedly deferred maintenance on a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 plane on February 2, 2009.
The pilots noted that a "pitot/stall heater light off" light on the aircraft's annunciator panel was not working, the FAA said in a statement.
The next day the mechanics determined that the inoperative part was actually the captain's pitot probe heater, it said.
The heater is used to warm pitot probes, which are mounted on the exterior surfaces of an airplane and are used in measuring airspeed, because they can be affected by a buildup of ice.
"We expect full compliance with all of our maintenance standards," said FAA administrator Randy Babbitt. "Safety is our top concern. Maintenance personnel must pay attention to every detail when they are working on an aircraft."
American Airlines has 30 days from the receipt of the FAA notification letter to respond to the agency.
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was proposing the civil penalty after American Airlines mechanics allegedly deferred maintenance on a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 plane on February 2, 2009.
The pilots noted that a "pitot/stall heater light off" light on the aircraft's annunciator panel was not working, the FAA said in a statement.
The next day the mechanics determined that the inoperative part was actually the captain's pitot probe heater, it said.
The heater is used to warm pitot probes, which are mounted on the exterior surfaces of an airplane and are used in measuring airspeed, because they can be affected by a buildup of ice.
"We expect full compliance with all of our maintenance standards," said FAA administrator Randy Babbitt. "Safety is our top concern. Maintenance personnel must pay attention to every detail when they are working on an aircraft."
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American Airlines has 30 days from the receipt of the FAA notification letter to respond to the agency.
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