Search Results for keywords:"corrosion inspection"

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  • 2025-03880 — Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11800
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated a previous airworthiness directive concerning certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited models. This update includes an inspection for corrosion on specific airplane parts, with corrective actions to prevent potential landing gear failures. The change aims to address issues with airline operators identifying affected airplanes and revises requirements to improve safety. The rule becomes effective on April 18, 3036, and has been approved in conjunction with Canada's aviation authority.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain airplanes are safe by checking and fixing some parts that could get rusty, but they need to fix a few things, like a silly future date and explain why one type of airplane isn't included anymore.

  • 2025-01968 — Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aviation S.p.A. Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8507
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The FAA has proposed a rule to replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Piaggio Aviation S.p.A. Model P-180 airplanes. The original directive required detailed inspections of the horizontal stabilizer for corrosion and potential damage. This new proposal aims to remove an unintended restriction while maintaining necessary safety checks to address corrosion issues. The FAA is inviting public comments on this rule until March 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some rules about checking certain airplane parts called the horizontal stabilizer for rust or damage. They're fixing a mistake from earlier rules, making sure the checks are done safely without extra problems.