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September 1, 2015 - The U.S. Department of
Transportations Federal Aviation Administration
proposes a $360,000 civil penalty against Empire
Airlines, Inc. of
Hayden, Idaho, for allegedly operating an aircraft
that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation
Regulations.
The FAA alleges that one of the airlines Cessna
Caravans experienced a lightning strike. The
aircraft maintenance manual requires the
propeller be removed from service following such
an event and inspected for damage at an
authorized aircraft repair station.
The FAA alleges that two days after the
lightning strike, Empire inspected the aircraft
as a result of the event but failed to send the
propeller to an authorized repair station. The
agency alleges the carrier returned the aircraft
to service without performing a complete
lightning strike inspection.
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