December 22, 2010
Contact: Lynn Lunsford
Phone 817-222-4455
FAA Proposes $330,000 Civil Penalty Against American Eagle Airlines
The FAA alleges American Eagle mechanics failed to note broken passenger seats and armrests on two aircraft during a Dec. 18, 2008 inspection and did not follow the approved maintenance manual instructions during those inspections. FAA inspectors discovered
seats on two aircraft that would not raise and stow into the upright and locked position for takeoffs and landings. FAA inspectors also found damaged center arm rests that would not stow in the upright and locked position.
The FAA further alleges that American Eagle used one of the aircraft on 12 revenue passenger flights between the inspection and eventual repair of the seats and armrests. The other aircraft did not fly again until the airline completed the required
work.
American Eagle has 30 days from receipt of the FAA’s enforcement letter to respond to the agency.
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