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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Airbus Helicopters due to a safety concern. This new rule addresses a problem with the sliding doors on certain models, where a door locked in the open position could detach during flight. To fix this, the proposed rule requires modifications to the door components and prohibits installing the faulty parts. Public comments on this proposed rule are being accepted until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new final rule that updates and replaces an earlier airworthiness directive from 2017 concerning certain Saab AB Model 340A and 340B airplanes. This new directive introduces more stringent safety requirements following recommendations from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It mandates revising the planes' maintenance or inspection programs to include new airworthiness limitations, especially involving the main landing gear. These updates aim to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft and ensure ongoing aviation safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1. This proposed AD stems from the need for new or stricter airworthiness limitations identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It requires updates to the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to prevent unsafe conditions. The proposed rule is open for public comment until May 5, 2025, and seeks to prevent potential loss of helicopter control by ensuring critical components do not fail.

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 issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters. This mandate is in response to a reported manufacturing issue with specific main rotor blades (MRBs) that could lead to safety risks. The AD requires repeated inspections and replacements of the affected MRBs to ensure the safety of the helicopters and prohibits the installation of these defective blades. The compliance is based on guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and includes provisions for special flight permits to allow helicopters to be flown to maintenance facilities for necessary repairs.