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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a correction to a previous rule concerning several air navigation routes and airways. The original rule, published on October 24, 2024, contained incorrect coordinates for a route point in the regulatory text for routes Q-902 and T-487. This correction fixes that error by providing the accurate coordinates. The correction takes effect on December 26, 2024.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. The petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, 14 CFR 61.160(b), allowing him to use his past education and experience to obtain a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required hours. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the petition by May 6, 2025, using various methods provided, including online submission, mail, or fax. This notice aims to increase public awareness and involvement in the FAA's exemption process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify Class E airspace at Billy Free Municipal Airport in Dumas, Arkansas. This change is part of a broader initiative triggered by the decommissioning of the Monticello VOR navigation aid, as per the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendment removes references to Monticello VOR and the city of Dumas from the airspace description to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations in the area. The rule takes effect on April 22, 2021, ensuring the updates are incorporated into FAA's official documents.

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) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the surface for Morton Hospital Heliport in Taunton, MA. This is to support new GPS-based navigation procedures and improve the safety of flights in this area. The proposal also involves updating the name and location details of Taunton Municipal Airport-King Field. Comments on this proposal are invited by April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters to address a safety risk involving deformation in the door hinge of the ballast box assembly, which could lead to dangerous scenarios during flight. This directive requires the removal of all ballast weights from the affected parts and prohibits their use to prevent possible damage to the tail rotor which might result in loss of control over the aircraft. Public comments on this directive are invited until May 27, 2025, while compliance with the directive is required by April 25, 2025. This AD incorporates instructions from a Transport Canada emergency directive and aims to ensure safe flight operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced a notice regarding a petition from Helicopter Consultants of Maui, doing business as Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The petition seeks an exemption from a regulation that requires helicopters to fly no lower than 1,500 feet in certain areas. Specifically, they are requesting permission to fly below this altitude during air-tour operations on Kauai, Hawaii. Comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by April 8, 2025, through various methods including an online portal, mail, or in-person delivery.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus Helicopters. This directive aims to improve safety by requiring the replacement of existing magnetic plugs in the main gear box with improved non-electrical magnetic plugs. These changes were prompted by the need to better collect metal particles, which could otherwise lead to the seizure of the main gear box and cause a loss of helicopter control. The directive, which becomes effective on April 1, 2021, references an AD from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and provides guidelines for compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP. This action is in response to the lack of electrical bonding on a specific searchlight part, which could lead to electrical failures if struck by lightning. The directive requires modifications to the searchlight to ensure safety and prevents the installation of the searchlight unless these modifications are completed. The deadline for public comments is February 6, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This action comes after a design review found that the software meant to protect against large leaks in the engine bleed duct was not fully functional, which could lead to dual engine failure. The directive requires airlines to update their airplane flight manuals with new procedures for manual isolation of certain engine functions in the event of a bleed duct leak. The purpose of this rule is to improve safety and prevent potential accidents.