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The FAA has issued a new rule replacing previous airworthiness directives for ATR72 airplanes. This rule mandates incorporating updated airworthiness limitations to prevent fatigue cracking that could compromise the airplane's structure. The updated limitations are based on European Union Aviation Safety Agency guidelines and apply to certain ATR72 models, excluding those with certificates issued after December 12, 2019. The new requirements must be implemented by March 31, 2021, with specified compliance details and options for alternative approaches.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada airplanes, prompted by a discovery during testing that some environmental control system (ECS) ducts do not meet flammability standards. The proposed AD requires inspections for these ECS ducts and the installation of a fire-resistant sleeve if necessary. Feedback is being requested by March 31, 2025, and the directives aim to address potential safety risks related to these non-compliant components. The plan includes incorporating requirements from a related Transport Canada directive.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule to replace a previous directive about airworthiness for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This update, which affects various models of Airbus A319, A320, and A321, includes new inspection requirements and prohibits using certain repair tasks that were previously allowed. The FAA is addressing these changes to prevent potential safety hazards, like fatigue cracking in the wings, and is inviting public feedback on this new proposal. The deadline for submitting comments is March 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating airworthiness directives for certain Embraer S.A. airplanes. This regulation replaces a previous directive and requires airlines to revise their maintenance or inspection programs to include new or stricter safety standards and structural changes necessary to prevent potential failures. The updated requirements aim to address issues like fatigue cracking, which can reduce the structural integrity of the aircraft, and possible safety hazards from latent system failures or ignition sources in fuel tanks. The new rule takes effect on March 17, 2025, affecting 662 airplanes in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to amend the current Airworthiness Directive for specific CFM International, S.A. engines. This rule aims to replace more engine parts at risk due to issues with the material they were made from, which could lead to potential engine failure. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal by February 6, 2025, to ensure that new safety measures are properly evaluated and implemented.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule aimed at improving safety for certain Boeing 767 airplane models. This is in response to significant changes in limitations related to preventing fuel tank ignition and updating the nitrogen generation system. The proposed rule would require changes to maintenance programs for these aircraft to address potential safety hazards. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This rule replaces previous directives by incorporating more restrictive limitations to address issues like fatigue cracking and corrosion that might compromise aircraft integrity. The updates aim to ensure continued safety and are aligned with recent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. These changes are effective from March 21, 2025, and impact nearly 1,900 airplanes in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates Airworthiness Directive 2019-05-02 for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG engines. This new directive addresses a safety issue caused by cracks in the drains mast area, which could lead to engine fires and airplane damage. The updated rule requires modifications to the engine with an improved drains mast and support bracket, within 24 months of the effective date, to prevent these unsafe conditions. Although there are no compliance costs since these engines aren't registered in the U.S., the FAA encourages public comments by May 1, 2025, and provides contact information for further details.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning certain models of Pratt & Whitney engines. Prompted by an incident where a specific engine part failed leading to an aborted takeoff, this rule requires inspections and possible replacements of the high-pressure compressor 7th-stage axial rotors on these engines to ensure safety. Inspections must be conducted whenever the rotor is exposed during engine maintenance, and parts showing signs of cracks must be replaced. This rule applies to several engine models and comes into effect on April 8, 2025, with the intention to prevent similar unsafe incidents in the future.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding the airworthiness of certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This rule addresses a safety issue where lightning diverter strips on nose radomes were painted during production, which can weaken lightning protection. The directive requires inspections for paint and mandates the replacement of these diverter strips if necessary to prevent potential lightning damage to aircraft equipment. The rule is effective April 9, 2025, and compliance is mandatory for operators of affected aircraft models in the U.S.