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  • 2024-28130 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP)) Airplanes
    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.

  • 2024-31348 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 107067
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule requiring inspections and corrections for certain Boeing 737 airplane models. A report revealed that non-conductive clip-on nuts were used in the fuel tank, which could disrupt the electrical bond needed to safely handle lightning and static electricity, creating a fire risk. The proposal requires checking and replacing these nuts where necessary to prevent potential fuel tank explosions. The FAA welcomes public comments on this proposal until February 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain Boeing airplanes are safe by checking and fixing some parts that help keep the fuel tank secure, because if these parts aren't right, it might be dangerous. They're asking people to share their thoughts on this plan until February 2025.