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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens. The FCC aims to specifically gather input on how to alleviate this burden on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The notice outlines various sections of regulations and the obligations imposed on entities concerning station identification, pay-per-call services, competitive networks, and technical support. The FCC seeks feedback on whether these requirements are necessary and suggestions to improve them, ensuring transparency and compliance with existing laws.

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 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 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 Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed arms sale to Greece, involving UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $1.95 billion. This sale aims to enhance Greece's military capabilities by replacing their current helicopter fleet with more reliable technology, supporting the security objectives of both Greece and the United States. The principal contractor for the deal will be Sikorsky, a part of Lockheed Martin. The equipment and services involved in the sale are cleared for export to Greece and are considered critical to maintaining security and readiness in the region.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 727 airplanes due to risks caused by excessive sealant on wing parts, which might hide cracks during inspections. This rule mandates changes to maintenance or inspection programs to ensure the required damage tolerance rating and repetitive inspections of certain wing parts to detect potential issues. Effective March 31, 2021, this AD aims to prevent possible structural failures that could lead to loss of control of the aircraft. The directive includes compliance procedures, costs, and the regulatory rationale behind these safety measures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for several models of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. This action is in response to concerns about the flight control system, specifically the risk of uncommanded disengagement of the main rotor trim actuators, which could lead to a sudden loss of control. The directive requires modifications to the cyclic stick to address this risk. The FAA invites comments from the public about this proposal by March 5, 2021, ensuring that concerns or suggestions are taken into account before finalizing the rule.

The FAA is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters models SA341G and SA342J. This is in response to reports of corrosion on components related to the tail rotor drive shaft, which could lead to loss of control. The proposed rule would require regular inspections and possible replacements of these parts. Comments on this proposal are due by March 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has released an arms sales notification detailing a proposed sale to Croatia. This deal involves the purchase of eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, along with engines, radios, and various defense equipment, at an estimated cost of $500 million. The sale aims to enhance Croatia's military capabilities and strengthen its collaboration with NATO and the United States. The contractor for the sale is Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, and no negative impact on U.S. defense readiness is expected.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is due to the identification of new safety limitations that are more restrictive. The directive would require updates to the maintenance manual and inspection programs to prevent potential failures of critical parts that could lead to loss of control of the helicopter. The FAA's proposal incorporates safety requirements from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2023-0141 and invites public comments by May 5, 2025.