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  • 2021-01680 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7167
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection regarding small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that have an airworthiness certificate. This collection will require operators and owners to maintain records of all maintenance, status of parts, compliance with airworthiness directives, and inspection status of their aircraft. The FAA estimates that this requirement will apply to around two operators per year, each managing a fleet of 100 UAS, leading to an annual burden of approximately 100 hours for keeping these records. This effort ensures the safety and reliability necessary for UAS operations over people.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that tiny flying machines, like drones, are safe and can be flown over people. They are asking people who own these drones to keep track of all the fixes and checkups their drones get, but some people think they might have underestimated how many people this really affects and how much work it will take.

  • 2025-04986 — Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jupiter, FL
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13571
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class D airspace around William P. Gwinn Airport in Jupiter, Florida. This amendment would include airspace up to 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 4.5-mile radius of the airport. The change aims to enhance safety and management of instrument flight operations. The public has until May 9, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change the imaginary shape in the sky over an airport in Florida to help planes fly safely. People can tell the FAA what they think about this change until May 9, 2025.

  • 2025-00629 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; North Conway, NH
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4679
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace for Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, New Hampshire. This airspace would start 700 feet above the ground and encompass a 6-mile radius around the heliport to support a new instrument approach procedure. The rule aims to enhance the safety and management of flights in this area. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make a special flying zone around a hospital in North Conway, NH, so helicopters can land safely using new technology. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this idea until March 3, 2025.

  • 2025-03880 — Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11800
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated a previous airworthiness directive concerning certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited models. This update includes an inspection for corrosion on specific airplane parts, with corrective actions to prevent potential landing gear failures. The change aims to address issues with airline operators identifying affected airplanes and revises requirements to improve safety. The rule becomes effective on April 18, 3036, and has been approved in conjunction with Canada's aviation authority.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain airplanes are safe by checking and fixing some parts that could get rusty, but they need to fix a few things, like a silly future date and explain why one type of airplane isn't included anymore.

  • 2025-02727 — Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9879
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplanes due to a safety issue with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) impact switch being installed incorrectly. This incorrect installation could lead to loss of critical data in an accident. The proposed directive requires inspections and corrections to ensure the switch is installed correctly to maintain flight safety. Interested parties have until April 7, 2025, to comment on the proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine if your voice recorder was put in your toy car the wrong way, and it couldn't tell stories if something happened. The grown-ups who take care of airplanes want to make sure all the airplane voice recorders are put in correctly so they always work properly, and people have time until a certain day to share their thoughts about this.

  • 2021-00444 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Wareham, MA
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3896
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create a new area of controlled airspace near Tobey Hospital Heliport in Wareham, Massachusetts. This new Class E airspace would start at 700 feet above the ground and is needed to support new GPS-based navigation procedures used by aircraft in the area. The goal is to ensure safe and efficient flight operations around the heliport. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal before March 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to create a special area in the sky near a hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts, starting 700 feet up, to help guide helicopters safely using GPS. They are asking people for their thoughts on this idea until March 1, 2021.

  • 2021-03745 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11667
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This comes after reports of a malfunction where the inboard multi-function spoiler (MFS) surfaces failed to deploy due to missing notches on the piston seal of the MFS power control units (PCUs). The proposal requires inspection and possible replacement of the affected MFS PCUs to ensure safety and prevent potential structural damage or injury. This proposed directive is open for public comments until April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make a new rule for some Bombardier airplanes to check and fix a part of the plane's wing that might not open right, to keep everyone safe. People can say what they think about this rule until April 12, 2021.

  • 2021-03658 — Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11404
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Leonardo AW189 helicopters. This directive is a response to reports of failures in the main rotor (MR) damper, which, if not fixed, could result in severe helicopter control issues. The rule mandates regular inspections and replacements of the MR dampers, along with other checks to prevent unsafe conditions. The new rule takes effect on April 1, 2021, and aims to ensure these helicopters remain safe to operate.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule for certain helicopters because a part called the main rotor damper might break, which could lead to bad problems when flying. The rule says these parts need to be checked and sometimes replaced to keep the helicopters safe.

  • 2025-04642 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; North Conway, NH
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13408
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at the Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH, effective June 12, 2025. This newly established airspace will extend upward from 700 feet within a 6-mile radius of the heliport and is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The changes accommodate new navigation systems and procedures to ensure safe air navigation. The action is considered routine and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to create special airspace around a hospital's helicopter landing area in New Hampshire to help pilots land and take off safely using new technology. They say it won't harm the environment or cost too much money.

  • 2024-29518 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101463
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and related Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at specific airports. These updates are due to new or revised criteria in the National Airspace System, which aim to enhance flight safety and efficient airspace use. The changes will be effective on December 16, 2024, and are essential for maintaining safe flight operations under instrument flight rules. The FAA determined this regulation doesn't significantly impact the economy or small entities and involves routine changes to technical regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making some changes to the way planes take off and land at certain airports to keep them safe and running smoothly. These updates are like fixing road signs so pilots can fly safely even when they can't see well.

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