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Just a quick reminder..........
They are certificated air carriers !!!!!!
That comment from fire stream made him sound brilliant................
And also very knowledgeable ...............
Choover,
I am not familiar with the "Canister" technical term, please explain...........
Unfortunately with the holidays around the corner there is little hope (best case scenario) for Baltia to get certificated this year.
A lot of the FAA inspectors take time off during the holidays, it is nearly impossible to gather all the necessary personnel until after the new year.
With the gear change and proving runs on the way to certification, I can't see it happening before spring 2016 at best.
All comments and ideas welcome, please chime in
If Baltia is crowdfunding, the end is very near. The FAA and DOT will never allow a non financially fitted airline to operate, needless to say become certificated.
Time to cut our losses and walk away.
Choover, can you explain what this "FAA device" that failed is.
I have been through mini evacs several times and have never seen this "FAA device" you are referring to.
Anyone familiar with it please chime in.
IMHO it doesn't make any sense to intentionally delay the proving runs.
We have had 3 months to get it done.
The 1. + change block time will not make any difference on the proving runs.
It will hurt the process, believe me !! There will be many unforeseen mechanical failures, we don't need to add more.
Just wondering...................... Does anyone knows if the landing gear (time change item) has been replaced and the aircraft is airworthy and ready to fly within a day notice.
The decision from the FAA should be expected any minute now and the aircraft should be ready so we can get the show on the road !
Well......
That does not make any sense, why are they not doing it now and waiting until proving runs ??
That will only extend the duration of the process (proving runs)and therefore the certification.
Has the landing gear "upgrade" been complied with yet ??
Are we ready for proving flights if given the green light today ??
Any and all input is greatly appreciated
Responsibility for Airworthiness
121.363(a) Each certificate holder is primarily responsible for—(1) The airworthiness of its aircraft, including airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, and parts thereof; and (2) The performance of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration of its aircraft, including airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, emergency equipment, and parts thereof, in accordance with its manual and the regulations of this chapter.
121.363(b) A certificate holder may make arrangements with another person (definition for vendor) for the performance of any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations. However, this does not relieve the certificate holder of the responsibility specified in paragraph (a) of this section.
This makes it very difficult for a 121 airline to pass on blame for anything mechanical to a supplier or vendor.
The mini evac is a walk in the park compared to the challenges (both mechanical and financial) that the proven runs will bring IMHO
Look again, they are 7A's
The landing gear 10 year required time change is due as we speak.
All the none sense about this being an upgrade is bluff. If the want to carry more weight then they better change the engines. The JT9-7A's won't quite do it !!!!
Darth
What's Baltia's plan for the "D" due in March 2016,
They better find and get working on the conformity for that other aircraft, as we know it takes an average of 90+ days to get a wide body conformity completed. Then again it usually only takes a year (1) to a year and a half (1 1/2)get an airline certificated
Flight crew still at willow run ...........
So they are ready to ferry the aircraft out for the landing gear change ??
Very interesting, that extra 1.3 billion shares at the current rate is approx. valued at $5 mil, if Baltia burn rate is approx. $750k per month and a very expensive landing gear change is due any day now......... How much time will it buy Baltia ??
Comments are welcome
Call them your self
(734) 487-7222
Darth,
I just called the eastern Michigan FSDO at the number listed in the link you provided.
I was transferred to Mario Mendoza who I was told is a manager. I asked him if the last mini evac was a failed attempt......... He verified that it was and that Baltia had been notified and that they are aware of the situation. I also asked about a date for the next attempt, his reply was that he could not comment on that !!
The future does not look good
Incorrect........ Every time that there is a mini evac a full team of FAA personnel is on site, this team is comprised of local, regional and national FAA team members. If the test outcome was deemed satisfactory, that would had been the end of the story.
In this case it was deemed as a "failed attempt".
Baltia appealed that decision and it appears that it was reviewed by some authorities higher than the AFS 900.
The outcome as I understand was deemed as a failed attempt.
Not clear if a decision has been made by the FAA to let us try another time (mini #8)
GLTA
That was then, I am confident the DOT no longer considers it acceptable
Read below:
http://airlineinfo.com/ostpdf77/35.pdf
Let's make a point clear.....
The FAA evaluation team on site for the mini evac is comprised of inspectors from each discipline and every level starting from the local CHDO to regional and AFS 900 (which is national or Washington ) inspectors. They where all there and witnessed the event. That said the "event" was deemed as a failure. Baltia disputed it and now we are still waiting for an override.
That said, IMOHO the mini is a very easy step, the proven runs will be a whole different animal (given the chance).
I have a lot of money invested here and are hoping for the best however I am really worry about the current cash flow situation .........
Certdog can you please clarify. If I understand your statement correctly you are saying that the last evac was a fail out of the box. If so....... Then BALTIA asked the local FAA for and exception which was granted by the local FSDO but it was overturned by the AFS 900 (back to failed test), then Baltia asked the very higher ups in the FAA to overturn the AFS 900 so they can get a pass ???????
Youlie - here you go
DarthPilot Monday, 08/24/15 11:31:22 AM
Re: None
Post # of 50481
Give him a call...This is probably the person that is sitting on the appeal from Baltia for the last test...GLTA IMHO
Air Carrier Certification
Dulles, VA
Mark Mazor
Certification and Evaluation Program Office Manager
Phone: (703) 509-7146
Be my guess, call them yourself
Just talked with Mark (FAA cert office manager in Washington) he verified that attempt #7 was a failed attempt.
Baltia will have to request a date for another re test.
If it's granted they will have another crack at it, if not granted its game over !
Do you mean AFS 900 in Dulles, VA
Certdog, I agree with you for the most part.
I do believe that the mini is the least of Baltias problems. Proven runs will be the real test as they will be very challenging and needless to say extremely expensive as well. I hope for their sake that they have enough capital to fund all the additional maintenance costs as well as the fuel required.
I don't believe a failed slide deployment is a "Minor" issue
Very simple ....... When this situation occurs THEY DO NOT CARRY PASSENGERS and it is only issued for the intended flight
LT, IMHO there is no need to pass the blame around. The rules are very specific as stated per FAR 121.291 "The exits and slides will be selected by the administrator and must be ready for use within 15 seconds" no if or buts !!
No one in the FAA will be able to sleep at night knowing that they knowingly allowed a carrier/aircraft/company/etc to conduct business before they have successfully proven so to the administrator ....God forbids the airplane gets in an accident and the slide or slides do not work properly and people die because of it.......and neither should you, I know I could not
As it stands right now it is a failed attempt.
The demo is an event as describe per 121.291 and it can and will not be broken into pieces (it is not a door at a time test)
Time to move on and try again
MIT,
Let's hope that the FAA official that we are waiting on to sign off doesn't kick the bucket overnight, if that happens Baltia will never get certified !!
LT, very wishful thinking !!!!
The air carrier is responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft, aircraft components, emergency equipment, etc, etc. I recommend you familiarize yourself with the FAR's
Certdog,
We all know that unless everything work as advertised it is considered a failed attempt.
Whether they get an override from the AFS 300(which I never seen before) or not, they will need to reschedule the demo, that is if the FAA allows them to try it again.
I believe a decision was expected from the FAA this morning.
It is afternoon in the east coast, any news yet ?
I would like to see a PR, pictures don't prove that it was accomplished successfully, even if all the slides fully deployed. It is a cut and dry process, the FAA gives you a time limit and if you pass or fail the determination is done right then and there. There is no need to "evaluate" if they did pass or failed. Usually the ditching demo is done right after the mini on the same night after all the FAA inspectors gather in a room and compare their times and observations.
I am very glad to hear that you have investors lined up to invest after a successful mini.
If the mini is successful then Baltia will need a few million dollars (cash on hand)to fund the fuel and maintenance costs of the proven runs.
GLTA
Basically only 2 steps left until maiden flight ........
A lot easier said than done, even if the do pass the mini there is still a very rough road ahead!!
The mini will be a cake walk compared to proving flights on an old airplane that has not flown for years.
IMO they will be lucky to get 10 hours of flying during the first month. The requirement is 100 hours.....you do the math....
Dear DP,
FYI
Drago is not the LT, "The lieutenant" is the alias that IGOR uses
3.7 Evacuation/Ditching Demonstrations (as required).
3.7.1 Aviation Safety Inspector—Cabin Safety (ASI-CS)—Discuss the demonstration plan with the CPT.
3.7.2 CPM/ASI-CS—Brief applicant on plan and expectations.
3.7.3 CPT/Applicant—Conduct evacuation/ditching demonstrations.
3.7.4 CPT—Document results of each demonstration on FAA Form 8430-1, Emergency Evacuation Demonstration Report, applicable EPI(s), and/or ConDORs (see Volume 3, Chapter 30, Section 8).
3.7.5 CPM—Forward each completed FAA Form 8430-1 to the RFSD.
3.7.6 CPM—Save a copy of each completed FAA Form 8430-1 to be part of the certification report (step 4.4.1).