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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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective March 17, 2025, that updates airworthiness requirements for specific Airbus aircraft models, including A318, A319, A320, and A321. This rule replaces a previous directive from 2022 and mandates changes to maintenance or inspection programs to include stricter airworthiness limitations as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. These changes aim to address potential safety issues related to certain aircraft parts which, if not addressed, could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplanes. The rule emphasizes that these updates are necessary for keeping the aircraft safe for operation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a final rule to update airworthiness directives for Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This rule replaces a previous directive due to the discovery of a new airworthiness limitation, which involves regular inspections and maintenance to address potential sand contamination and corrosion in the elevator torque tube bearings. These measures are intended to prevent possible binding or seizure of these components, which could lead to a loss of pitch control. The rule also provides guidelines for compliance and specifies that existing maintenance programs must be updated by March 11, 2025, to incorporate these new requirements.

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.