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  • 2025-04089 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12115
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes due to issues found with their forward pressure bulkhead during assembly, such as excessive gaps. These defects could lead to fatigue cracks that weaken the airplane's structure if not fixed. The proposed rule requires inspections and necessary repairs to prevent potential safety hazards. The FAA is accepting public comments on this proposal until April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain Boeing airplanes are safe because some part of the airplane might have gaps that could cause problems. They want the airplanes to be checked and fixed if needed, but they haven't said how much the fixes might cost exactly.

  • 2024-28120 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95092
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for some Boeing 737 MAX airplanes due to reports of mistakenly installed spoiler wire bundles that can cause unintended spoiler movements, potentially leading to loss of control. This rule mandates an inspection of the clearance between these wire bundles and nearby airplane structures. It also outlines corrective actions if needed. The FAA identified the airplanes affected by this issue and has worked with Boeing to ensure this problem is addressed in future production. The rule is effective starting January 6, 2025, and aims to ensure the safety of these aircraft.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is telling some Boeing planes they need a check-up because wires for their wings' flaps might be tangled wrong, which could make the plane hard to control. They want to make sure everything is fixed to keep the planes flying safely.

  • 2024-29356 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100926
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically models in the A300 and A310 series. This initiative was prompted by findings of cracks caused by fatigue in the main deck cargo door actuator bearing fittings, which could lead to potential safety hazards during operations. The proposal mandates limiting the opening angle of the cargo door, performing regular inspections, and replacing defective components as outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. Comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by January 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA found some cracks in certain Airbus airplane doors that could cause problems, so they want to check the doors a lot and make sure they don't open too much to keep everyone safe.

  • 2025-02144 — Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica S.A.; Embraer S.A.; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER)) Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8868
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule affecting certain Embraer airplanes, prompted by a structural assessment that found fatigue damage in the central fuselage. This rule requires regular inspections and reporting of specific areas prone to fastener issues, with corrective actions required if problems are found. Despite a request from Embraer to withdraw the directive, the FAA agrees with Brazil’s aviation authority that the threat to safety justifies these measures. The rule is set to ensure aircraft safety by maintaining the structural integrity of these planes.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule that tells people they need to check certain airplanes made by Embraer to make sure the middle part isn't getting weak or falling apart, and if they find any problems, they have to fix them to keep the planes safe for flying.

  • 2021-03708 — Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11670
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new safety rule concerning specific models of GE turbofan engines due to reports of cracks in the lower fuel manifold that could lead to fuel leaks and engine fires. The rule requires inspections of this part and, if cracks are found, its replacement with a new one. This action is termed "interim," as a long-term solution is being developed. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments on this proposal by April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain airplane engines stay safe because they found a crack that could make fuel leak. They want people to check the part with special tests and change it if it's broken.