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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11173
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This directive aims to address corrosion issues on parts of the rear fuselage caused by waste valve leaks, which could lead to major structural damage. The proposal includes mandatory inspections and repairs as per guidelines from Transport Canada. The FAA is open to comments on this proposal until April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane people found some rust on important parts of some airplanes where the bathroom pipes leaked. They want to check all the airplanes to make sure they're safe and fix any that have rust growing.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97497
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500 airplanes, effective January 13, 2025. This directive was prompted by problems with the locking mechanism on pilot and co-pilot seats, which could increase crew workload during flight. The AD requires modifications to these seats to prevent such issues, in alignment with Transport Canada's regulations. Comments from aviation companies like Collins Aerospace and Delta Airlines were considered, but the FAA decided not to make changes based on those suggestions.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine some big airplanes where the seats for the pilots got stuck and couldn’t move back and forth. The airplane safety people decided that by January 2025, they need to fix these seats to make sure everything is super safe and comfy for the pilots when they are flying.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95098
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that affects certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes, models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This rule responds to reports of incorrectly installed fuel line assemblies, which could lead to fuel leaks and pose a fire risk. The rule requires inspecting these fuel line assemblies and making necessary repairs as detailed in a Transport Canada directive. The aim is to ensure the safety and reliability of these aircrafts by addressing this potential hazard.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule to check and fix some parts in specific airplane models because they might have been put in wrong, which could cause fuel leaks and fires. They want to make sure the planes are super safe, but the document explaining this is a bit complicated and doesn't say exactly how much it will cost to fix the issue.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100923
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This proposed rule is in response to a design review that identified a problem with the software protection logic related to engine bleed duct leaks, which could lead to a dual engine failure. The proposal requires changes to the airplane flight manual to ensure that flight crews can manually isolate the opposite engine in case of a large leak. Comments on this proposal are requested by January 27, 2025, to address the identified safety issue effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change a rule for some airplanes made by Airbus Canada because they found a problem with the software that helps manage air leaks in the engines, and this change will help pilots manage leaks safely. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this idea by January 27, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11033
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The FAA is proposing a new rule for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes due to a safety concern involving the extinguishing systems in cargo areas. This proposal was sparked by warnings about potential failures in the extinguishing systems. The rule would require replacing certain parts and inspecting existing systems, following guidance from a Transport Canada airworthiness directive. Comments on the proposed rule are open until April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to fix a problem in some Airbus airplanes because there might be an issue with the fire extinguisher system in their cargo areas. They plan to check and replace certain parts to make sure everything is safe.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11662
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has enacted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This directive was issued in response to revised operational loads identified in aircraft design reviews that could impact structural integrity. The AD requires using updated repair manuals and reassessing previous repairs to ensure aircraft safety. Effective April 15, 2025, this action is based on a related directive by Transport Canada and aims to prevent potential structural issues during flight.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure certain airplanes stay safe by checking and updating the rules on how they are fixed, just like how kids need to use the latest instructions to build their LEGO sets correctly.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9876
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada airplanes, due to concerns about electrical bonding resistance caused by a change in the material of a connector component. This new rule would require testing and possibly installing additional components to ensure the planes are not at risk from electromagnetic interference or lightning. The FAA aims to address this safety issue as identified by Transport Canada. Comments on this proposal are welcome until April 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Airbus Canada airplanes are safe, so they're planning a rule to test and fix parts that help protect the plane from lightning or other electric problems. People can share their thoughts about this plan until April 7, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11178
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific Airbus Canada airplanes due to software issues in their flight control systems. The directive requires a software update to ensure safe flight and landing by correcting problems with the primary flight control computer and remote electronics unit. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal, which must be submitted by April 12, 2021, and will consider any feedback before finalizing the rule. This proposal is based on a related Canadian directive addressing these safety concerns.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane company found a problem with the computer software that helps the plane fly and land safely, so they are asking people to update it to make sure it's safe. The company wants people to share their thoughts about this before they make it a rule, but they don't clearly explain how to do it.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11213
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding the airworthiness of certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This rule addresses a safety issue where lightning diverter strips on nose radomes were painted during production, which can weaken lightning protection. The directive requires inspections for paint and mandates the replacement of these diverter strips if necessary to prevent potential lightning damage to aircraft equipment. The rule is effective April 9, 2025, and compliance is mandatory for operators of affected aircraft models in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some airplanes are safe from lightning, so they're telling people to check if special strips on the front of these planes are painted, which could make them less safe during storms. If the strips are painted, they need to be changed to keep everyone safe.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10799
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule that updates a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for specific Airbus Canada airplanes. The new AD requires airlines to update their maintenance or inspection programs to include stricter safety limits, addressing potential structural weaknesses or control issues with the aircraft. This rule aims to improve aviation safety and applies to certain models of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes that meet specific criteria. The changes are part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of air travel.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made new rules to keep certain airplanes safer by telling people who maintain these planes to follow stricter safety checks. This helps make sure the planes don't have hidden problems that might make flying unsafe.

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