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  • 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.

  • 2025-04907 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13558
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule that affects various models of Airbus A300-600 series airplanes. This proposed rule wants to add new, stricter maintenance and inspection requirements due to concerns about the safety risks from aging aircraft systems. These changes are based on recommendations by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and will replace some previous maintenance instructions. The public can comment on this proposal until May 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain Airbus planes are really safe, so they are suggesting new rules to check and fix these planes more often. They want people to know about this plan and see if anyone has questions or wants to suggest changes before they decide.

  • 2021-03663 — Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11408
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning specific models of Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters. This new AD requires ongoing inspections and maintenance of the tail rotor duplex bearing to ensure the safety and stability of the aircraft. The rule, effective April 1, 2021, anticipates monitoring for any unsafe conditions in these helicopters due to incorrect installations that could lead to loss of control. It sets forth clear procedures operators must follow to comply with these requirements, including removing specific parts if defects are found.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure that helicopters from a company called Leonardo stay safe by having people check and fix some important parts regularly. This is to prevent any problems that might make the helicopters not work well or safely.

  • 2021-03599 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11103
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The FAA has issued a new rule replacing previous airworthiness directives for ATR72 airplanes. This rule mandates incorporating updated airworthiness limitations to prevent fatigue cracking that could compromise the airplane's structure. The updated limitations are based on European Union Aviation Safety Agency guidelines and apply to certain ATR72 models, excluding those with certificates issued after December 12, 2019. The new requirements must be implemented by March 31, 2021, with specified compliance details and options for alternative approaches.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to keep certain airplanes safe by updating some important rules they must follow, just like how a car needs regular check-ups to stay safe. These updates will help make sure the planes are strong enough and won't break, and they need to follow these rules by the end of March 2021.