Alaska Airlines Inspects MD-80 Fleet With FAA To Ensure Technical Compliance With Directive
Source: Alaska Airlines
Apr 9, 2008 - 4:33:41 PM
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SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines is conducting inspections with the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) of its nine MD-80s to ensure precise and complete
compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive
related to wire bundling in the aircraft's wheel wells. The airline canceled
three flights Tuesday night and 14 flights so far Wednesday in order to conduct
the FAA inspections, which are focused on detailed, technical specifications and
not safety-of-flight issues.
"We apologize for inconveniencing some of
our customers during these inspections," said Fred Mohr, Alaska Airlines' vice
president of maintenance and engineering. "Nothing is more important to us than
safety, and we will continue to work with the FAA and The Boeing Co. to ensure
we're in complete compliance with all FAA directives."
The MD-80s will
return to service only after they have been inspected and are found to be in
full compliance with all technical issues related to the airworthiness
directive. Alaska Airlines is re-accommodating passengers on other flights flown
by Alaska or other carriers at no additional charge. Customers are advised to
check the status of their flight on alaskaair.com or by calling (800)
ALASKAAIR.
Alaska Airlines has been working with Boeing and the FAA for
two weeks on compliance with the airworthiness directive related to wire
bundling. The carrier proactively inspected its aircraft March 26 when the issue
first became known and found no safety issues.
Alaska Airlines and
Horizon Air together serve 92 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the
Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. For reservations, visit alaskaair.com.
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