CIVIL PENALTIES PROPOSED BY FAA
September 29, 2016
Airworthiness Directives – The FAA has proposed a $500,000 civil penalty against SeaPort Airlines, Inc. for allegedly operating three Cessna Caravans on a total of 583 flights when inspections were overdue. The FAA alleges SeaPort did not perform the initial and recurring inspections of the turbine compressor blades for the aircraft. These required inspections are intended to prevent compressor turbine blade failures, which could cause an engine to lose power. Because the inspections were overdue, the aircraft were not airworthy. Furthermore, the FAA alleges SeaPort did not record the method of compliance with the Airworthiness Directive and when the next recurring inspection was required for the aircraft.
Hazardous Materials Violations – The FAA has proposed a $54,000 civil penalty against Gordon Food Service for violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges that Gordon Food Service offered for shipment via UPS 30 four-ounce Fryer Boil-Out Foaming tablets. The tablets are made of corrosive sodium hydroxide. The package was not properly marked and the company did not provide the required emergency response information for the shipment. Also, the FAA alleges Gordon Food Services did not ensure its employees received required hazardous materials training.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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