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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a new rule for certain Boeing 777 airplanes due to reports of wire damage in the plane's sidewall lights. This proposed rule would require visual inspections to identify and fix any chafing issues, ensuring safety by preventing possible electrical hazards. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by May 12, 2025, and the FAA highlights that this proposal is based on ensuring safe flight operations as mandated by U.S. law. The FAA believes that this rule won't significantly affect small businesses or state relationships.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, including models A319-171N, A320-271N, -272N, -273N, and A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX. This proposal arises from early wear and a broken part found during tests on engine mounts, which could lead to engine mount failure or detachment. The rule would require replacing specific parts on these airplanes to address these issues. Comments on this proposed rule need to be submitted by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This new rule adds additional airplanes to the previously defined group that requires detailed inspection of the main landing gear support to prevent potential cracking. The action aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe flight of the involved airplanes. The rule becomes effective on March 11, 2025, and specifies compliance with procedures outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes. This AD requires actions to prevent water leakage from damaging essential electronic components after a report showed potential safety issues during potable water servicing. The directive mandates the installation of protective measures like hoseducts and a potable water system leakage test. These changes are critical to ensure the airplanes remain safe for flight and landing. The AD is effective from March 7, 2025, and also includes specifics on compliance and exceptions for certain aircraft configurations.

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 to replace a previous airworthiness directive for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 airplanes due to concerns about wear on the wing hinge bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces. The directive requires detailed inspections and repairs to prevent excessive wear that could lead to dangerous vibration levels and reduce the plane's controllability. This updated rule incorporates revisions from Brazil's aviation authority and does not apply reporting requirements for these procedures. The public is invited to comment on the directive by February 28, 2025, through stated contact methods, and the rule will be effective on January 29, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning the Boeing 737-800 airplanes converted to freighters. This rule mandates earlier ultrasonic inspections of the airplane's skin under the drag link assembly to address any potential cracking issues. These inspections are essential because undetected cracks could lead to rapid decompression and compromise the airplane’s structural integrity. The rule is based on prior assessments indicating that the previous inspection deadlines were inadequate for ensuring safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates Airworthiness Directive 2019-05-02 for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG engines. This new directive addresses a safety issue caused by cracks in the drains mast area, which could lead to engine fires and airplane damage. The updated rule requires modifications to the engine with an improved drains mast and support bracket, within 24 months of the effective date, to prevent these unsafe conditions. Although there are no compliance costs since these engines aren't registered in the U.S., the FAA encourages public comments by May 1, 2025, and provides contact information for further details.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning certain Boeing 747 models. This rule was prompted by an incident where water leaks during servicing led to warning messages from the airplane's systems, caused by the detachment of a fitting and steel water tube. To address the problem, the rule requires installing protective components on water supply lines to prevent future leaks that could affect electronics crucial for safe flight. This directive will be effective from March 21, 2025, and aims to ensure the continued safety of these aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would require changes to maintenance programs for certain MHI RJ Aviation airplanes, previously certified under Bombardier. The rule stems from Canada's findings that new, stricter maintenance tasks are needed to ensure the airplanes remain safe. The FAA is asking for public comments on the proposal by April 21, 2025. This proposed rule aims to prevent reduced structural integrity and airplane controllability by updating the maintenance programs based on Canadian regulations.