Search Results for keywords:"EASA AD"

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  • 2025-02250 — Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9069
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters. This proposal is due to a reported electrical failure in the starter-generator caused by a broken drive shaft, which led to partial battery power loss. The directive would require helicopters to have a battery discharge detector installed and to update the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. This action aims to prevent the risk of losing complete electrical power, which could result in losing control of the helicopter.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain helicopters are safe by checking that they have a special device to watch the battery and updating their guidebook to avoid problems with losing power.

  • 2024-28788 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97502
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated an existing airworthiness directive for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional airplanes. This update involves adding more restrictive maintenance or inspection requirements to ensure these airplanes remain safe to fly. The decision to supersede the previous rule came after determining that these additional precautions were needed due to potential risks such as fatigue cracking. The FAA aims to tackle these potential safety issues to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has told some airplanes to check up more often and fix certain parts to make sure they are always safe to fly, protecting people inside from parts that might get too tired and crack. They're doing this because they found out that these airplanes need extra care to stay strong and safe.

  • 2025-02947 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10465
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific models of ATR72 airplanes. This AD aims to incorporate updated safety requirements from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) by revising current maintenance or inspection programs. It addresses a potential safety hazard where the chemical oxygen mask release system might fail, possibly endangering passengers and crew. Feedback on this proposal is invited from the public until April 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some airplanes are extra safe by using new European airplane rules, so they want to change how they check and fix them, especially the oxygen masks that help people breathe in emergencies. The public can tell the FAA what they think about this idea until April 10, 2025.

  • 2025-03619 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11468
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for certain Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH models to address issues with malfunctioning emergency fuel shut-off switches. This rule requires inspections of these switches and, if necessary, repairs or replacements to prevent potential in-flight engine shutdowns. The urgency of this safety measure means it's effective from March 24, 2025, with some compliance actions required within a limited timeframe. The FAA invites public comments on this rule until April 21, 2025, and further details can be found through official resources like regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a new rule to fix a problem with a button on some helicopters that can turn off fuel in an emergency, so they don't accidentally stop flying. These helicopters need to be checked and, if needed, fixed to keep them safe, and people can say what they think about this change until late April 2025.