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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule introducing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS A300-600 series airplanes. This rule, effective April 15, 2025, requires updating maintenance or inspection programs to include new or stricter airworthiness limits. These updates are needed to address potential safety issues like fatigue cracking, which could jeopardize the airplane's structural integrity. The AD aims to ensure the safety of these aircraft by implementing the guidelines set forth by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning many models of Airbus A321 airplanes due to a discovered error in aircraft data files regarding the width of the main landing gear tires. This error could lead to incorrect calculations that might affect airplane performance during takeoffs and stops on wet or contaminated runways, potentially causing runway excursions. To address this, the rule would require updates to the airplane flight manual to ensure accurate performance computations. The FAA is seeking comments on this proposal by March 28, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule requiring the replacement of certain chemical oxygen generators on a variety of Airbus planes, due to failures they experienced in service and maintenance. This rule follows a similar directive by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aims to address potential safety risks from these malfunctions. Under the directive, affected parts need to be replaced, and while operators must report inspection results, they are not required to return the parts to the manufacturer. The directive will take effect from March 11, 2025, and affects multiple Airbus models registered in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a new rule for ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This rule requires replacing faulty Angle of Attack (AoA) probes that may not activate the stick pusher, a safety mechanism, in a timely manner, especially at low airspeeds and when flaps are extended. This condition could potentially lead to a loss of airplane control. The rule, effective April 4, 2025, aligns with a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and prohibits installing the affected parts in these aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates airworthiness directives for Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This rule, taking effect on January 13, 2025, requires aircraft operators to update their maintenance or inspection programs with more restrictive safety measures as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The updated requirements address the risks associated with aging aircraft systems to prevent possible failures of vital parts and ensure the structural integrity of the airplanes. The FAA estimates that these changes will cost about $7,650 per operator for implementation, based on 90 work-hours required per operator.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting various Airbus Defense and Space S.A. airplane models. This directive was triggered by a torn bulkhead seal that caused the nose landing gear emergency cable pulley to become jammed. The same issue could potentially affect the main landing gear. The AD mandates recurrent inspections and part replacements to ensure these components remain damage-free, aiming to prevent potential aircraft damage and passenger injury due to landing gear malfunctions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various Airbus SAS airplanes, including models from the A330, A340, A350, and A380 series. This directive was prompted by concerns about a quality issue with a repair method for honeycomb core cargo linings that may reduce their ability to contain smoke or fire, posing an increased risk of uncontained fire in the cargo area. The AD requires repairs or replacements of affected parts as specified by a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive. This action aims to enhance safety by addressing these potential risks and is effective as of March 30, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates and expands on a previous directive concerning certain Airbus aircraft models. This rule focuses on addressing potential safety issues with the overheat detection system (OHDS) that may fail to detect thermal leaks due to manufacturing defects. Significantly, the rule now includes the newer Airbus A321-253NY model and outlines necessary inspections and replacements to ensure safe operation. Public comments on this rule are invited until March 17, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically models in the A300 and A310 series. This initiative was prompted by findings of cracks caused by fatigue in the main deck cargo door actuator bearing fittings, which could lead to potential safety hazards during operations. The proposal mandates limiting the opening angle of the cargo door, performing regular inspections, and replacing defective components as outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. Comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by January 27, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to update safety requirements for certain Airbus A350 airplanes. This rule aims to enhance the airworthiness limitations by introducing more stringent standards for maintenance and inspections. The proposal seeks public feedback by May 5, 2025, emphasizing the need to prevent potential structural failures and ensure these aircraft operate safely. The updates reflect recommendations from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and require compliance through documents incorporated by reference.