An article in the 4 June edition of the Observer newspaper attacks the safety of the BAe 146. The article focuses on problems in the type’s ALF502 engines, including the power rollback problem in icing conditions and the cabin fumes issue. In the usual media style, the article includes a […]
BAe 146-200A C-FBAO (msn E2111) of AirBC lost power in three of her four engines on 30 April, while en route from Winnipeg to Denver. She was at 29,000 feet, about 130 miles north of Denver when number one engine went to idle power. As she descended to 26,000 feet, […]
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD 99-15-06) mandating changes to the ALF502 engines installed on the BAe 146. The AD requires that an improved fan core inlet anti-ice system be installed at the next shop visit, but no later than the end of 2002. […]