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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific Airbus SAS airplanes, prompted by reports of cracks in the lower wing cover material after fatigue tests on planes with sharklets. This directive requires regular inspections and potential corrective actions to maintain safety. Public comments on the proposal are invited by June 2, 2025. The directive is based on a similar one from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and is intended to address and prevent unsafe conditions that could affect the airplane's structural integrity.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning certain models of Pratt & Whitney engines. Prompted by an incident where a specific engine part failed leading to an aborted takeoff, this rule requires inspections and possible replacements of the high-pressure compressor 7th-stage axial rotors on these engines to ensure safety. Inspections must be conducted whenever the rotor is exposed during engine maintenance, and parts showing signs of cracks must be replaced. This rule applies to several engine models and comes into effect on April 8, 2025, with the intention to prevent similar unsafe incidents in the future.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting certain ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes made by ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional. This action comes following reports of potential use of incorrect materials in key airplane parts, which could compromise the structural integrity of these aircraft. The directive, effective May 2, 2025, demands thorough inspections, necessary repairs, and replacement of certain parts to ensure safety, in alignment with a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive. The FAA has evaluated the situation and decided that these steps are essential for maintaining safe conditions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, known as an airworthiness directive (AD), for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120 airplanes, due to concerns over potential cracking in certain parts of the aircraft's fuselage. This AD mandates regular inspections and any necessary repairs to ensure the planes remain safe. The rule allows for coordination with Brazilian authorities, as they initially identified the issue. It becomes effective on March 18, 2025, and aims to prevent any serious safety risks associated with these possible fuselage cracks.