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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97505
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates airworthiness directives for Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This rule, taking effect on January 13, 2025, requires aircraft operators to update their maintenance or inspection programs with more restrictive safety measures as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The updated requirements address the risks associated with aging aircraft systems to prevent possible failures of vital parts and ensure the structural integrity of the airplanes. The FAA estimates that these changes will cost about $7,650 per operator for implementation, based on 90 work-hours required per operator.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule that makes sure certain Airbus airplanes are safer to fly by having stricter check-ups and repairs. This will help keep the airplanes strong so they don’t break or have problems while flying.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9523
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule to replace a previous directive about airworthiness for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This update, which affects various models of Airbus A319, A320, and A321, includes new inspection requirements and prohibits using certain repair tasks that were previously allowed. The FAA is addressing these changes to prevent potential safety hazards, like fatigue cracking in the wings, and is inviting public feedback on this new proposal. The deadline for submitting comments is March 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is updating a rule to make sure certain Airbus airplanes are safe, by adding new checks and stopping some repairs that could be risky, and they want everyone to say what they think about these changes.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9595
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This rule replaces previous directives by incorporating more restrictive limitations to address issues like fatigue cracking and corrosion that might compromise aircraft integrity. The updates aim to ensure continued safety and are aligned with recent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. These changes are effective from March 21, 2025, and impact nearly 1,900 airplanes in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules for keeping certain Airbus airplanes safe are being updated to make sure they don't get too tired or rusty, and these new safety checks will start in March 2025 to keep airplanes flying safely.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8305
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus SAS's A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This directive was motivated by findings of rudder issues, specifically disbonding near the lightning protection plate, which could compromise the aircraft's control. The AD mandates inspections and corrective actions as outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Although the FAA is implementing this directive swiftly to ensure safety, they are also open to receiving comments from the public until March 22, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure Airbus airplanes, like the A318 to A321 models, stay safe by checking their rudders for any problems. They found these issues could cause accidents, so they're asking people to fix them quickly but are also open to hearing thoughts from others.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9214
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing some rules to make sure certain Airbus airplanes stay safe to fly by checking them more closely and more often. This is like having stricter rules at home to make sure your toys and gadgets are always safe to play with.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97499
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This update is a result of new information about certain galleys affected by corrosion and delamination issues, which could potentially lead to safety concerns during emergency situations. The rule continues to require inspections and introduces optional modifications to address these issues. Furthermore, it updates the list of affected parts and prohibits the installation of these parts under specific conditions to ensure flight safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule for certain Airbus airplanes that checks for rusty and broken parts in their kitchens to keep them safe. They say if you have these problems, you can fix them in a special way so they don't come back.