Transport i lotnictwo · 29/10/1997

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Dornier 228 Airplanes to Prevent Loss of Control or Engine Overspeed

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Dornier Luftfahrt GMBH Models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes, requiring a change to the pilot's operating handbook to prevent loss of airplane control or engine overspeed. The directive follows incidents and accidents involving improper propeller beta utilization during flight.