American Airlines facing $787,500 in protection fines from FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration proposed fines of $787,500 against American Airlines Inc. on Friday for three cases involving improper maintenance.

American said it had seen the FAA's findings and plans to meet with FAA officials after it reviews them.

"American Airlines is very proud of our safety record and our employees' commitment to safety every day," spokesman Tim Smith said. "Safety is fundamental to the American Airlines culture and to our success."

The biggest penalty, $625,000, was for allowing a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 to fly even though the aircraft had problems with one of its two central air data computers, the FAA said.