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  • 2021-03580 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11173
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This directive aims to address corrosion issues on parts of the rear fuselage caused by waste valve leaks, which could lead to major structural damage. The proposal includes mandatory inspections and repairs as per guidelines from Transport Canada. The FAA is open to comments on this proposal until April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane people found some rust on important parts of some airplanes where the bathroom pipes leaked. They want to check all the airplanes to make sure they're safe and fix any that have rust growing.

  • 2021-03588 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11180
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposal was prompted by issues with sand and corrosion affecting elevator torque tube bearings, which could potentially hinder airplane pitch control. The AD mandates regular inspections, functional tests, and possible replacements of these parts to avert risks to flight safety. Comments on this proposed directive are due by April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some planes are safe, so they are telling people to check certain parts often because sand and rust might make them work poorly, like if a toy robot's arms got stuck. They are also asking people to say what they think about this plan by April 12, 2021.

  • 2021-03574 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10747
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that affects certain Bombardier BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This rule was prompted by a report of smoke and overheating from emergency light batteries due to corrosion, causing an electrical short. The rule mandates inspections to check the batteries' replacement dates and replacements if necessary, plus updates to the maintenance schedule. The goal is to prevent the risk of fire on these airplanes by ensuring battery-related safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to make sure certain airplanes check their emergency light batteries because they might get too hot and cause smoke. They want to make sure the batteries are replaced in time and are added to the airplane's regular check-up list to keep everyone safe.

  • 2025-01100 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5748
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The FAA is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters models SA341G and SA342J. This is in response to reports of corrosion on components related to the tail rotor drive shaft, which could lead to loss of control. The proposed rule would require regular inspections and possible replacements of these parts. Comments on this proposal are due by March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Airbus helicopters are safe by checking for rust on certain parts that help make them fly. Rusty parts could be dangerous, so the rule says these parts should be checked often and maybe replaced.

  • 2025-02528 — Airworthiness Directives; FS 2001 Corp, FS 2002 Corporation, FS 2003 Corporation, Piper, and Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9507
    Reading Time:about 34 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain aircraft models from Piper and related corporations. This directive was prompted by reports of rudders breaking due to fatigue and corrosion, which could lead to reduced control during flight. The rule requires replacing rudders made with 1025 carbon steel posts with those made from a more durable 4130N low-alloy steel to ensure the safety of these planes. The directive also has an allowance for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) if approved by the FAA, giving some flexibility to aircraft operators.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making some airplane makers like Piper switch to stronger rudder parts because some rudders were breaking, and that can be dangerous. They're letting plane owners use different solutions if they get special permission, kind of like asking a teacher for an alternative homework assignment.