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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a rule updating the required altitudes for flights following instrument flight rules (IFR) across specific routes in the country. These changes, effective February 25, 2021, aim to enhance flight safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System. The rule addresses necessary updates due to changes in air navigation aids and does not significantly affect small businesses. The FAA has determined this amendment requires prompt implementation to ensure the safe use of airspace without public notice and comment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a new rule for ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This rule requires replacing faulty Angle of Attack (AoA) probes that may not activate the stick pusher, a safety mechanism, in a timely manner, especially at low airspeeds and when flaps are extended. This condition could potentially lead to a loss of airplane control. The rule, effective April 4, 2025, aligns with a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and prohibits installing the affected parts in these aircraft.

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 updated a rule that affects certain Airbus aircraft models to enhance flight safety. This new rule supersedes a previous directive and requires changes to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator and related wiring. The changes are due to the discovery that the previous requirements couldn't be applied to some planes and were inspired by new tests revealing potential safety issues. The rule becomes effective on March 11, 2025, and aligns with mandates noted by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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 Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This directive was prompted by the risk that a partial loss of thrust during specific navigation approaches could lead to unintended descents. To address this, the directive mandates an update to the airplane flight manual to include revised data for safe navigation under certain conditions related to weight, altitude, and temperature. The rule aims to enhance flight safety by updating guidance and is effective April 8, 2025.

The FAA has issued a final rule airworthiness directive for Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. This move comes after reports that the canopies of these gliders can open during air tow, posing a risk of losing control in flight. The directive requires modifications to the canopy locking mechanism to address this unsafe condition. Despite some public comments suggesting the problem is due to pilot error, the FAA insists on these changes following a fatal accident in 2023, underscoring the design's inadequacies.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule introducing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International LEAP-1 model engines due to a manufacturing issue involving turbine disks with incorrect grain size. This directive mandates the removal and replacement of certain low-pressure turbine disks to prevent potential engine damage and ensure flight safety. Effective April 8, 2025, these actions are required to address any unsafe conditions in affected engines, thus promoting the safe operation of aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule to address safety concerns related to the emergency escape hatch on certain ATR model airplanes. The rule was prompted by a report that the hatch was difficult to open due to incorrect parts being used. This could impede a flightcrew's ability to evacuate in an emergency. The rule mandates inspections and corrective actions to fix any discrepancies, thereby ensuring these planes are safe for operation.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for specific models of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, including EC135 and its variants. This directive requires operators to remove certain Titanium (Ti) bolts, identified by specific part numbers and markings, from service and ban their installation on the forward tail rotor drive shaft. These actions were prompted by safety concerns following a report of a broken Ti-bolt, which could lead to reduced control of the helicopter. The rule is effective as of March 29, 2021, and aims to prevent possible helicopter control issues linked to these Ti-bolts.