Search Results for keywords:"Aviation Regulations"

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  • 2025-02039 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8667
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates and expands on a previous directive concerning certain Airbus aircraft models. This rule focuses on addressing potential safety issues with the overheat detection system (OHDS) that may fail to detect thermal leaks due to manufacturing defects. Significantly, the rule now includes the newer Airbus A321-253NY model and outlines necessary inspections and replacements to ensure safe operation. Public comments on this rule are invited until March 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure that some Airbus planes are safe by checking and fixing a part that might not work properly and could make the plane too hot. They are also asking people to give their thoughts on this rule by March 17, 2025.

  • 2025-04446 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12691
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1. This proposed AD stems from the need for new or stricter airworthiness limitations identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It requires updates to the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to prevent unsafe conditions. The proposed rule is open for public comment until May 5, 2025, and seeks to prevent potential loss of helicopter control by ensuring critical components do not fail.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure all Airbus AS332L1 helicopters are safer by updating their safety checks based on new rules from another agency. They want to fix any problems quickly so the helicopters stay safe in the sky.

  • 2025-03941 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12498
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule that updates the existing safety guidelines for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This proposal aims to replace a previous directive by requiring the installation of new software for the primary flight control computer, which addresses safety issues like misleading error messages and the unplanned engagement of systems like the autopilot. The FAA encourages public comments on this proposal by May 2, 2025, before finalizing the rule. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make airplanes safer by putting in better computer software to help pilots fly safely. They want people to say what they think about this idea to make it the best it can be.