FAA PROPOSES CIVIL PENALTY FOR OUTDATED FUSE CARTRIDGES
March 29, 2019
On February 15, 2019, FAA proposed a $150,000 penalty against Pacific Coast Aviation of Brookings, Oregon for operating a Hawker 800XP jet with two expired fuse cartridges in the engine fire-suppression system. The cartridges were due for replacement on March 26, 2017, but were not serviced until August 17, 2017. In the meantime, the aircraft was operated on 94 flights while not in airworthy condition as a result of the oversight. Pacific Coast and the FAA will meet to discuss the fine.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Alexander Matthews (amatthews@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6633).
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