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ASA Fined $425,000 for maintenance snafu
Hopefully they can negotiate this down.
US FAA said it is proposing a $425,000 civil penalty against Atlanta-based Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a SkyWest Inc. subsidiary, for allegedly operating two Bombardier CRJ regional jets when they were not in compliance with FAA regulations. The FAA charged that ASA, flying as Delta Connection, “failed to complete required inspections of the two aircraft after they were struck by lightning. One strike took place on July 21, 2008 and the other on July 23, 2008.” FAA also alleged that “ASA operated the two aircraft on a total of 13 revenue passenger flights between July 22 and 24 when they were not in compliance with regulations.” FAA regulations require the carrier to conduct and document the detailed check for lightning strike damage mandated in the airline’s aircraft maintenance manual. ASA has 30 days to respond to the agency. |
3 years after the fact? Why so long?
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Originally Posted by N9373M
(Post 1009732)
3 years after the fact? Why so long?
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Originally Posted by Cruise
(Post 1009734)
The speed of our government in action.
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...witty...!
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Dumb question, can they go after the crews that flew these aircraft? I have since left ASA, but I was there during that time frame. Since I no longer work for ASA, I am assuming that ASAP will no longer be a help to me.
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Originally Posted by bhag
(Post 1010260)
Dumb question, can they go after the crews that flew these aircraft? I have since left ASA, but I was there during that time frame. Since I no longer work for ASA, I am assuming that ASAP will no longer be a help to me.
Didn't know you went to the other side of the C concourse! Congrats! If maintenance cleared the discrepancy in the logbook, the crew would be clear of any FAA action regardless of whether or not the inspection had actually been performed or not. A logbook signoff is the only way crews can determine a required maintenance action has been completed. So, as long as you didn't fly with an open discrepancy concerning a lightning strike, you're in the clear! |
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