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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically the A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300 series, -841, and -941 models. The new rule replaces a previous one and incorporates more stringent safety checks required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It focuses on updating inspection programs to prevent potential issues that could affect airplane controllability. The updated rule takes effect on March 7, 2025, and is designed to improve aviation safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule to replace an older directive for Boeing 787 airplanes to fix a potential safety issue. This new rule requires changes to maintenance programs and specific parts on the planes to ensure the engine fire handle works correctly and prevent potential fire hazards. The rule mandates these changes be made by a certain date and prohibits the installation of certain older parts. The FAA took public comments into account before finalizing the rule, which aims to enhance aviation safety without imposing significant economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for certain Boeing 757 airplanes, requiring inspections and repairs to address cracks found near the cargo door hinge areas. This rule, effective from March 17, 2025, seeks to prevent potential safety issues that could reduce the airplane's structural integrity. While Boeing supported the plan, FedEx and VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering raised concerns about the short 30-day compliance time, arguing it was unrealistic. The FAA made some amendments but ultimately decided to proceed with the rule to ensure aircraft safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating airworthiness directives for certain Embraer S.A. airplanes. This regulation replaces a previous directive and requires airlines to revise their maintenance or inspection programs to include new or stricter safety standards and structural changes necessary to prevent potential failures. The updated requirements aim to address issues like fatigue cracking, which can reduce the structural integrity of the aircraft, and possible safety hazards from latent system failures or ignition sources in fuel tanks. The new rule takes effect on March 17, 2025, affecting 662 airplanes in the U.S.

The FAA is proposing a new rule that affects certain propeller models made by Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation. This rule aims to address safety issues related to potential corrosion and cracking in specific propeller blades, which led to a tragic incident resulting in the loss of an aircraft and 17 lives. The proposed rule requires regular and thorough inspections of all affected propeller blades and mandates replacing any blades that do not pass inspection. The document invites the public to submit comments on this proposal, with a deadline set for April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule to replace a previous directive about airworthiness for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This update, which affects various models of Airbus A319, A320, and A321, includes new inspection requirements and prohibits using certain repair tasks that were previously allowed. The FAA is addressing these changes to prevent potential safety hazards, like fatigue cracking in the wings, and is inviting public feedback on this new proposal. The deadline for submitting comments is March 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters—specifically the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models—due to reports of incorrect installation of specific motor cables and bonding braids connected to engine fire extinguisher bottles. This proposal aims to ensure these components are correctly installed to prevent potential engine fire hazards that could result in loss of helicopter control. Feedback from the public is invited on this proposal, with comments due by March 24, 2025. The directive is intended to address and correct these unsafe conditions, as recognized by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This new rule builds on previous directives by including additional part numbers for swashplate assemblies that may have defective ceramic balls in their bearings. These defects could lead to serious issues such as reduced helicopter control. The FAA is issuing this directive without a public comment period because the safety risks require immediate action.

The FAA has proposed a rule regarding airworthiness directives for certain ATR42-500 airplanes. This new rule seeks to update and replace existing directives due to identified safety concerns, imposing stricter airworthiness limitations to ensure these airplanes' structural integrity. The proposed changes require revisions to maintenance and inspection programs and open a comment period for the public until April 12, 2021. The rule also outlines anticipated costs for the operators and provides exceptions to some requirements from related European regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated a previous airworthiness directive concerning certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited models. This update includes an inspection for corrosion on specific airplane parts, with corrective actions to prevent potential landing gear failures. The change aims to address issues with airline operators identifying affected airplanes and revises requirements to improve safety. The rule becomes effective on April 18, 3036, and has been approved in conjunction with Canada's aviation authority.