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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective March 17, 2025, that updates airworthiness requirements for specific Airbus aircraft models, including A318, A319, A320, and A321. This rule replaces a previous directive from 2022 and mandates changes to maintenance or inspection programs to include stricter airworthiness limitations as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. These changes aim to address potential safety issues related to certain aircraft parts which, if not addressed, could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplanes. The rule emphasizes that these updates are necessary for keeping the aircraft safe for operation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that replaces the previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes. This updated rule requires changes to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate more stringent airworthiness limitations outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The new AD is intended to address safety concerns by introducing stricter maintenance protocols. This change is effective from March 31, 2021, and aims to prevent unsafe conditions related to the operation of these aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning specific models of Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters. This new AD requires ongoing inspections and maintenance of the tail rotor duplex bearing to ensure the safety and stability of the aircraft. The rule, effective April 1, 2021, anticipates monitoring for any unsafe conditions in these helicopters due to incorrect installations that could lead to loss of control. It sets forth clear procedures operators must follow to comply with these requirements, including removing specific parts if defects are found.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule replacing an old directive to ensure the safety of certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 430 helicopters. The rule requires new inspections and part replacements to prevent issues with the helicopter's main rotor pitch link assembly, which, if left unchecked, could lead to dangerous conditions. The FAA advises immediate adoption of this rule without prior public comments due to the safety risks and mandates compliance by May 13, 2025. The updated rule incorporates changes suggested by Transport Canada, enhancing current safety measures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule to replace an older directive for Boeing 787 airplanes to fix a potential safety issue. This new rule requires changes to maintenance programs and specific parts on the planes to ensure the engine fire handle works correctly and prevent potential fire hazards. The rule mandates these changes be made by a certain date and prohibits the installation of certain older parts. The FAA took public comments into account before finalizing the rule, which aims to enhance aviation safety without imposing significant economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically the A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300 series, -841, and -941 models. The new rule replaces a previous one and incorporates more stringent safety checks required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It focuses on updating inspection programs to prevent potential issues that could affect airplane controllability. The updated rule takes effect on March 7, 2025, and is designed to improve aviation safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would replace an existing directive for certain ATR airplanes. This new directive would incorporate stricter safety requirements based on updated European standards. The aim is to prevent potential safety issues related to the airplane's structural integrity. Feedback or comments on this proposed rule are encouraged by March 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace the 2021 directive concerning Airbus Model SA330J helicopters. This new proposed rule aims to ensure safety by requiring the installation of improved main gearbox fan rotor bearings, which will stop the need for repeated inspections. The rule also follows updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that include modifications like Kevlar protection for the fan bearing rectifier and a new flexible duct. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal until January 24, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters—specifically the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models—due to reports of incorrect installation of specific motor cables and bonding braids connected to engine fire extinguisher bottles. This proposal aims to ensure these components are correctly installed to prevent potential engine fire hazards that could result in loss of helicopter control. Feedback from the public is invited on this proposal, with comments due by March 24, 2025. The directive is intended to address and correct these unsafe conditions, as recognized by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The FAA proposes a new rule for certain models of Airbus Helicopters to address reports of flexible couplings that are breaking or becoming deformed, which could reduce helicopter control. This rule requires inspecting and, if necessary, replacing parts of the tail rotor driveshaft. The FAA is working with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to address this safety issue and is asking for public comments by June 9, 2025. The rule outlines specific compliance steps for ensuring safety, including adapting from EASA's guidelines and incorporating them into U.S. regulations.