September 16, 1985

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SAFETY

NTSB Describes Wind Shear Procedures Used by Stapieton, United Airlines

Communications—There were no known difficulties with communications equipment. However, there was congestion on the local control frequency. Aerodrome Information—The Stapieton International Airport is owned and operated by the city and county of Denver, Colo. The airport, which has an elevation of 5,333 ft. and encompasses some 4,600 acres, is certificated under 14 CFR Part 139.

Aeronautical Engineering

First Operational Marine Corps AV-8B Squadron Begins Service

Cherry Point, N.C.—High-accuracy first-pass attack capability and better-than-specified reliability and maintainability are being demonstrated by the McDonnell Douglas/British Aerospace AV-8B Harrier 2 in its initial operational service with the U. S. Marine Corps here.

By Brendan M. Greeley13 min

GIACOBINI-ZINNER MISSION

First Comet Probe Reveals Structure of Great Complexity

Goddard Space Flight Center, Md.—The first direct exploration of a comet carried out Sept. 11 by the U. S. International Cometary Explorer (ICE) satellite has shown that the thousands of comets roaming the solar system are likely to be far more complex and dynamic than Earthbased observation and analysis have indicated.

By Craig Covault9 min

AIR TRANSPORT

Fokker Improves Transport Design Based on Launch Customer Demand

Amsterdam—Requirements of the major airlines, which Fokker believes will form the primary market for its new Fokker 100, have caused the manufacturer to upgrade the design of the aircraft instead of simply building a derivative of the F-28 aimed at the commuter-type market.

By Michael Feazel7 min

AVIONICS

MLS Installation Demonstrates Capability in Mixed Environment

Richmond, Va.—Broad cross section of general aviation aircraft, ranging from corporate jets through turboprops, light twins, helicopters and single-engine types, is participating in a joint industry/Federal Aviation Administration program at Byrd International Airport here, designed to demonstrate the value of the microwave landing system (MLS) to general aviation operators.

By Kenneth J. Stein6 min

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Fafnir Bearing Plans Aerospace Division Modernization Program

New Britain, Conn.—Fafnir Bearing Co.Textron has signed a letter of understanding with USAF San Antonio Air Logistics Command at Kelly AFB, Tex., aimed at modernizing its aerospace bearings division manufacturing activity. The agreement will be followed by a letter contract in late September authorizing Fafnir to proceed with a $2-million, Phase 2 USAF Technology Modernization program.

By Stanley W. Kandebo6 min

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September 16, 1985

NTSB Describes Wind Shear Procedures Used by Stapieton, United Airlines