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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require certain Boeing 737 models to replace passenger service unit (PSU)-mounted video monitors that lack secondary retention lanyards. This action is in response to reports of these monitors detaching during hard landings, which could pose a risk to passenger safety in emergencies. The FAA is requesting public comments on this proposal by March 3, 2025, to ensure the safety concerns are appropriately addressed in the fleet. The rule aims to prevent potential injuries by ensuring the monitors are securely attached.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This comes after reports of a malfunction where the inboard multi-function spoiler (MFS) surfaces failed to deploy due to missing notches on the piston seal of the MFS power control units (PCUs). The proposal requires inspection and possible replacement of the affected MFS PCUs to ensure safety and prevent potential structural damage or injury. This proposed directive is open for public comments until April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This new proposal aims to include more restrictive airworthiness limitations necessary to maintain safety by revising existing maintenance programs. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposed rule by March 1, 2021, as it is intended to address potential safety issues related to structural integrity and control of the aircraft. This proposal relies on airworthiness standards set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and would apply to airplanes with specific airworthiness certificates issued before June 1, 2020.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional planes due to concerns about the use of improper material in the vertical tail plane fittings. This initiative aims to address potential safety issues and requires specific inspections and, if needed, part replacements to ensure continued safety. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until April 4, 2025. The FAA plans to incorporate European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommendations and use the information gathered to develop more permanent solutions in the future.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various models of Airbus Helicopters due to concerns about engine compartment fires linked to aluminum firewall stiffeners. This rule requires replacing the aluminum stiffeners with titanium ones, as they are better at handling high temperatures. The directive, effective April 11, 2025, aims to prevent engine fires from spreading and potentially causing a loss of control of the helicopter. The rule assumes a cost for compliance, including labor and parts, and affects 35 helicopters registered in the U.S.