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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo AW189 helicopters. This directive is a response to reports of failures in the main rotor (MR) damper, which, if not fixed, could result in severe helicopter control issues. The rule mandates regular inspections and replacements of the MR dampers, along with other checks to prevent unsafe conditions. The new rule takes effect on April 1, 2021, and aims to ensure these helicopters remain safe to operate.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule to revise civil penalty amounts for violations of various transportation regulations, effective December 30, 2024. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and are meant to ensure that penalties maintain their deterrent effect by accounting for inflation. The rule covers a wide array of areas including aviation, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, among others. The adjustments apply prospectively, meaning they will only affect violations occurring after the rule takes effect.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for specific types of airplanes and their engines, aligning with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These standards apply to certain civil jet and larger propeller airplanes, aiming to reduce air pollution and meet the 2016 findings on aircraft emissions. The rule covers new type design airplanes from 2021 and in-production airplanes from 2028, but will not require major changes since most airplanes will already comply with the standards. This action helps U.S. airplane manufacturers remain competitive internationally by ensuring their products meet global emission requirements.

The FAA has issued a final airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-12/47E airplanes to address a safety issue. The problem stems from inboard flap fairings with an incorrect shape, potentially leading to chafing with a tension rod, which could cause a failure in the flap system and reduce airplane control. The AD requires inspections of the affected parts to check for chafing and to ensure the correct shape; corrective actions must be taken if necessary. The rule applies to specific serial numbers and outlines inspection requirements, with expected compliance costs detailed.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated an existing airworthiness directive for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional airplanes. This update involves adding more restrictive maintenance or inspection requirements to ensure these airplanes remain safe to fly. The decision to supersede the previous rule came after determining that these additional precautions were needed due to potential risks such as fatigue cracking. The FAA aims to tackle these potential safety issues to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would update existing Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 757-200 airplanes. This rule aims to address safety concerns related to uncommanded movements of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, which could potentially affect aircraft control. The proposed changes include additional inspections and actions for seats previously omitted, and they apply to all Boeing 757-200 models. Comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Helicopters models due to reports of significant wear in specific parts of the helicopter. This proposal requires measuring wear in these parts and taking corrective actions based on the results. The proposal also includes a prohibition on installing certain parts unless specific conditions are met. The directive aims to address safety concerns and ensure the continued safe operation of these helicopters.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new rule to replace an old airworthiness directive concerning the maintenance of BAE Systems Model 4101 airplanes. This new rule will require airlines to update their maintenance and inspection programs with stricter safety guidelines to prevent structure fatigue and fuel tank issues that could lead to serious accidents. The FAA believes these new measures are necessary to ensure continued safe operation of these airplanes. Comments on this proposal are being accepted until May 9, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that replaces the previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. This updated rule requires changes to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate more stringent airworthiness limitations outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The new AD is intended to address safety concerns by introducing stricter maintenance protocols. This change is effective from March 31, 2021, and aims to prevent unsafe conditions related to the operation of these aircraft.