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October 14, 2010 -
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $455,175 civil
penalty against Corporate Air of Billings,
?Our aviation
safety rules are designed to protect the flying public,? said U.S.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. ?We expect airlines to comply with
these rules and will take enforcement action when they do not.?
The FAA alleges
Corporate Air failed to maintain the aircraft under the company?s
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Specifically, the FAA alleges that Corporate Air operated the aircraft on at least 80 flights in spite of continued evidence of excessive oil consumption by the right engine. The FAA-approved aircraft and engine manuals call for post-flight inspection and repair of an engine experiencing excessive oil consumption. Corporate Air did not correct the oil consumption problem despite repeated inspections in which oil had to be added.
?The safety of the
passengers and crew must be the top priority for any operator,? said FAA
Administrator Randy Babbitt. ?All operators must comply with maintenance
requirements.?
Corporate Air
operates charter and air taxi service under Part 135 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations. Corporate Air is an airline based in
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