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  • 2025-03009 — Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10590
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce aircraft engines due to reports of cracks in specific parts of the engines. The AD requires inspection and possible replacement of these parts to prevent potential engine failures and ensure aircraft safety. This directive is based on findings by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and it goes into effect on April 1, 2025. The new rule aims to address a significant safety issue without imposing a major economic burden.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane safety rules now say that certain Rolls-Royce engines have to be checked because a cracked part might make them unsafe. If the part is cracked, it needs to be fixed or replaced to keep everyone safe when flying.

  • 2025-02382 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9382
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to update a previous Airworthiness Directive for certain Boeing 747 airplane models. This new directive addresses reports of unexpected movements of the pilot's and co-pilot's seats during flights, which could pose a safety hazard. The rule requires inspections and certain actions to be taken to ensure seat stability, and it becomes effective on March 19, 2025. The FAA received feedback on the proposed rule and made some corrections and additions based on public comments before finalizing it.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to check and fix the seats where pilots sit in some big Boeing airplanes because they might move unexpectedly, which could be unsafe. This rule makes sure the seats are checked properly to keep everyone safe while flying.

  • 2021-03580 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11173
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This directive aims to address corrosion issues on parts of the rear fuselage caused by waste valve leaks, which could lead to major structural damage. The proposal includes mandatory inspections and repairs as per guidelines from Transport Canada. The FAA is open to comments on this proposal until April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane people found some rust on important parts of some airplanes where the bathroom pipes leaked. They want to check all the airplanes to make sure they're safe and fix any that have rust growing.

  • 2020-29227 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3885
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing airplanes, including various DC-10 and MD-10 models. This proposal is due to a reported crack in the pylon aft bulkhead bracket found during an inspection. The directive would require inspections and potential modifications to fix the issue and ensure airplane safety. Comments on the proposal are invited by March 1, 2021, with specific procedures for submitting them provided by the FAA.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Boeing airplanes are safe, so they are telling airplane mechanics to look closely at certain parts to check for cracks. If cracks are found, the parts need to be fixed, but the exact cost isn't clear yet.

  • 2025-05295 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14026
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 787 models, effective May 2, 2025. This directive, prompted by possible misalignment issues during final assembly of airplane parts, requires inspections of parts on the horizontal stabilizer to ensure safety. The FAA reviewed and addressed public comments, including requests for inspection clarifications and corrections of part numbers. It concluded that the directive is necessary to address potential safety issues related to the airplanes' structural integrity and ensure safe flight and landing.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure some Boeing airplanes are extra safe by checking certain parts to make sure they're in the right place; it’s like making sure a toy block tower doesn't wobble before playing with it.

  • 2025-04951 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14055
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a new rule for certain Boeing 777 airplanes due to reports of wire damage in the plane's sidewall lights. This proposed rule would require visual inspections to identify and fix any chafing issues, ensuring safety by preventing possible electrical hazards. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by May 12, 2025, and the FAA highlights that this proposal is based on ensuring safe flight operations as mandated by U.S. law. The FAA believes that this rule won't significantly affect small businesses or state relationships.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Boeing 777 planes are super safe by checking and fixing any problems with the wires that light up the inside of the planes, so nothing bad happens. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this new safety plan.

  • 2021-03588 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11180
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This proposal was prompted by issues with sand and corrosion affecting elevator torque tube bearings, which could potentially hinder airplane pitch control. The AD mandates regular inspections, functional tests, and possible replacements of these parts to avert risks to flight safety. Comments on this proposed directive are due by April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some planes are safe, so they are telling people to check certain parts often because sand and rust might make them work poorly, like if a toy robot's arms got stuck. They are also asking people to say what they think about this plan by April 12, 2021.

  • 2025-01949 — Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8499
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update an existing Airworthiness Directive for Robinson Helicopter Company's R44 and R44 II models. This proposed rule aims to clarify inspections of certain parts due to potential fatigue cracking that could lead to loss of control. The FAA seeks public comments by March 17, 2025, and estimates the inspection and potential replacement efforts will impact 1,725 helicopters. The rule ensures the safety of these helicopters by improving maintenance procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Robinson helicopters are safe by checking certain parts more often and in a new way. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts about this plan by sending in comments.

  • 2025-06120 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15301
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus helicopters due to a reported issue with the tail rotor pitch control. This AD mandates inspections and potential replacements of specific parts in the tail rotor head assembly to prevent structural failures and loss of control. The rule is effective from April 25, 2025, and comments are invited until May 27, 2025. The FAA considered this action urgent due to safety concerns and bypassed the usual public commenting period to ensure timely compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to check and fix parts of some Airbus helicopters' back blades to make sure they work properly and don't break. They want to keep everyone safe and are asking people to share their thoughts about this until the end of May 2025.

  • 2021-03574 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10747
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that affects certain Bombardier BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This rule was prompted by a report of smoke and overheating from emergency light batteries due to corrosion, causing an electrical short. The rule mandates inspections to check the batteries' replacement dates and replacements if necessary, plus updates to the maintenance schedule. The goal is to prevent the risk of fire on these airplanes by ensuring battery-related safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to make sure certain airplanes check their emergency light batteries because they might get too hot and cause smoke. They want to make sure the batteries are replaced in time and are added to the airplane's regular check-up list to keep everyone safe.

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