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  • 2024-28787 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97492
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) on certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. airplanes due to new findings of cracks. This update requires repeated inspections of specific rear attachment fittings and changes the criteria for its applicability. The directive aims to ensure the safety of affected airplanes by preventing issues that could impact their structural integrity and controllability. This rule will be effective from January 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure certain airplanes are safe by checking if parts are cracked and need fixing, so they don't break when flying. This rule helps to keep the airplanes safe and flying smoothly by asking for repeated checks starting January 13, 2025.

  • 2024-28554 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96517
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters due to a reported crack in the main rotor hub (MRH) sleeve. This directive requires regular inspections of certain MRH sleeves and restricts the installation of these sleeves unless they meet inspection requirements based on a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive. The FAA aims to address this unsafe condition, as failing to manage it could lead to major structural failures and loss of control of the helicopter. The FAA is accepting comments on this final rule until January 21, 2025, and the rule becomes effective on December 20, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The government says that all Airbus helicopters of a certain model have a part that might crack, which could cause a big problem. They want helicopter owners to check this part regularly to make sure it's safe, and they are asking people to share their thoughts on these new rules soon.

  • 2025-02316 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9403
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new set of rules to improve the safety of Boeing 757 airplanes by modifying specific parts. This proposal aims to replace an existing airworthiness directive from 2019, which involved checking and inspecting certain components due to a previous failure that could affect the plane’s control. The updated rules would require modifying the attachment lug of the aileron trim actuator and related components, which will end the need for repetitive checks and inspections. The FAA is inviting comments on this proposal until March 31, 2025, to ensure all potential safety concerns are addressed.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure Boeing 757 airplanes are safer by fixing some parts so that they don't have to keep checking them over and over. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this idea until the end of March 2025.

  • 2025-01000 — Addition of Nicaragua to the List of Regions Affected With Screwworm
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4713
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added Nicaragua to its list of regions affected by screwworm, a pest that can harm animals. This action was taken after screwworm was confirmed in Nicaragua in March 2024. As a result, animals such as horses, ruminants, swine, and dogs coming from Nicaragua must comply with specific import restrictions to prevent the pest from entering the United States. These measures include inspection and treatment requirements detailed in federal regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says that Nicaragua now has a bug called screwworm that can hurt animals. Because of this, animals like horses and dogs coming from Nicaragua will have to go through special checks to keep them safe.

  • 2025-00207 — Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Engines
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1365
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to address a safety issue found in certain CFM International LEAP-1B engines. The problem involves a manufacturing defect in high-pressure compressor seals, which might cause damage to engine components during use. To resolve this, the FAA requires that operators perform specific inspections and replace the affected parts if necessary, to prevent potential engine failure and aircraft damage. These changes will take effect on February 12, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA found that some airplane engines might have a little mistake in how part of them was made, and it could hurt the engine. So, they are telling people to check those parts and fix them if needed to keep the planes safe.

  • 2024-31348 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 107067
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule requiring inspections and corrections for certain Boeing 737 airplane models. A report revealed that non-conductive clip-on nuts were used in the fuel tank, which could disrupt the electrical bond needed to safely handle lightning and static electricity, creating a fire risk. The proposal requires checking and replacing these nuts where necessary to prevent potential fuel tank explosions. The FAA welcomes public comments on this proposal until February 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure certain Boeing airplanes are safe by checking and fixing some parts that help keep the fuel tank secure, because if these parts aren't right, it might be dangerous. They're asking people to share their thoughts on this plan until February 2025.

  • 2025-03396 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11124
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Boeing 737 models due to safety concerns from engine fan blade-out (FBO) events. These incidents caused damage to the aircraft, including cracks in the primary exhaust nozzle. The FAA's directive mandates inspections and modifications, such as the installation of bridge brackets or serviceable nozzles, to ensure safety. Operators must also update their maintenance programs to include new airworthiness limitations to prevent future unsafe conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane boss says that some airplanes need fixes because a part near the engine got hurt and made other parts fall off, which could be really bad. They told the airplane teams to check and change parts and follow new rules to keep everyone safe when they fly.

  • 2025-02506 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9520
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposed rule to adopt a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus SAS Model A330 airplanes. Prompted by an incorrect production process dating back to 2008, this proposal requires detailed inspections and repairs of specific airplane parts to ensure safety. The FAA is requesting comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The proposed rule aims to address potential structural integrity issues in affected planes, in coordination with guidelines specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA, which is in charge of airplane safety, wants to make sure certain Airbus planes are extra safe because a mistake was made when they were being built. They want these planes to be checked regularly to find and fix any possible problems.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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