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The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters to address a safety risk involving deformation in the door hinge of the ballast box assembly, which could lead to dangerous scenarios during flight. This directive requires the removal of all ballast weights from the affected parts and prohibits their use to prevent possible damage to the tail rotor which might result in loss of control over the aircraft. Public comments on this directive are invited until May 27, 2025, while compliance with the directive is required by April 25, 2025. This AD incorporates instructions from a Transport Canada emergency directive and aims to ensure safe flight operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to amend RNAV Route Q-33 and Jet Route J-180 due to the planned removal of certain navigation aids. These changes will help maintain safe and efficient air travel by updating how aircraft navigate these routes. The amendments involve replacing certain points along Q-33 with new waypoints and adjusting J-180 to extend between Little Rock, AR, and Foristell, MO. The FAA states these updates do not significantly affect the environment or impose major economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at the Sunbury Fire Department Heliport in Sunbury, NC. This new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius to support new GPS-based standard instrument approach procedures. The purpose of this controlled airspace is to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, particularly benefiting medevac helicopter operations by improving accessibility and healthcare access for the community. The regulation is effective on June 12, 2025, and aligns with annual updates to FAA airspace designations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule modifying the Class D and Class E airspace at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport in California. The changes are intended to better accommodate and manage flights under instrument and visual flight rules at the airport. This modification also updates the airport’s legal description to reflect the FAA’s database. The airspace changes are set to take effect on June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus Helicopters. This directive aims to improve safety by requiring the replacement of existing magnetic plugs in the main gear box with improved non-electrical magnetic plugs. These changes were prompted by the need to better collect metal particles, which could otherwise lead to the seizure of the main gear box and cause a loss of helicopter control. The directive, which becomes effective on April 1, 2021, references an AD from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and provides guidelines for compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting all Saab AB, Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This directive was inspired by a safety report regarding reversed connections in the wheel speed transducers within the main landing gear, which could reduce braking capability and pose a risk during landing. The AD requires a mandatory inspection and possible correction of the anti-skid system harnesses, following procedures detailed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This rule aims to ensure the safety of these aircraft by preventing potential damage and maintaining control during critical phases like landing.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation issued a correction to a recent rule regarding BasicMed, which appeared in a 2024 publication. The correction clarifies an amendment to Section 11.201, instructing that a new entry for "Part 68" should be added to the table in numerical order. This amendment ensures the rule is applied accurately as intended.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is in response to the lack of electrical bonding on a specific searchlight part, which could lead to electrical failures if struck by lightning. The directive requires modifications to the searchlight to ensure safety and prevents the installation of the searchlight unless these modifications are completed. The deadline for public comments is February 6, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier airplanes due to reports of missing or damaged inboard flap seal plate assemblies. This AD mandates repetitive inspections for cracks and the replacement of these parts to address a potential safety risk. It becomes effective January 6, 2025, and affects 43 aircraft registered in the United States. The directive aims to prevent the inboard flap seal plates from detaching during certain flight conditions, which could result in excessive vibration and damage to the airplane.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a petition from ATL Europe seeking an exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations related to a Crew Rest Module (CRM) in cargo aircraft. This notice, aimed at boosting public involvement in the FAA's exemption process, details ATL Europe's request to carry up to two authorized persons in a CRM located in a cargo area of the plane and to bypass the requirement for manual deployment of oxygen units in this setup. Public comments on this petition are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods including mail, online, or in-person delivery.