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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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule regarding specific Boeing 787 airplanes due to concerns that some parts may have been made with the wrong type of titanium alloy, which could impact safety. This proposed rule would require inspections of seat track splice fittings to confirm the material used and take necessary actions if incorrect materials are found. The goal is to prevent potential failures that could affect passenger safety during emergency situations. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 and GVII-G600 airplanes due to reports of cracks and corrosion in the electrical grounding receptacles on the wings. This directive requires inspections and necessary actions, such as sealing the receptacles to prevent potential fuel leaks, which poses a safety risk. The rule becomes effective on February 12, 2025, and operators are expected to comply within 36 months to ensure safe aircraft operation. The costs involved may be partially covered by warranty, reducing financial impact on operators.

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.

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.

The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplanes due to a safety issue with the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) impact switch being installed incorrectly. This incorrect installation could lead to loss of critical data in an accident. The proposed directive requires inspections and corrections to ensure the switch is installed correctly to maintain flight safety. Interested parties have until April 7, 2025, to comment on the proposal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new proposed rule that would replace the existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-14-04 for Boeing 787-8 airplanes and expand it to include 787-9 and 787-10 models. This proposed rule requires inspections and improvements to prevent water leakage in electronics bays, which could lead to electrical shorts and loss of essential flight systems. The FAA is inviting written comments on the proposal by February 10, 2025, and plans to continue requiring certain safety measures initially outlined in the previous AD while adding new procedures to improve aircraft safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule impacting all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This rule requires consistent inspections of specific parts of the helicopter's main landing gear due to reports of breakage caused by fatigue cracking. If any issues are found, the gear assembly must be replaced, and certain assemblies cannot be installed unless they meet specific criteria. This directive aims to prevent potential structural failures that could lead to serious damage or injuries. Comments on the rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025.

The FAA is introducing a proposed rule to implement a new airworthiness directive for Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and Model 328-300 airplanes. This action is motivated by discovered cracks in the nose landing gear uplock bracket assembly, which pose a safety risk. The directive mandates an inspection of the affected parts and necessary follow-up actions as detailed in a related European Union Aviation Safety Agency directive. The FAA is seeking comments on this proposal by February 10, 2025, to ensure it addresses the potential for an unsafe condition in these aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting various models of Airbus Helicopters, prompted by the in-flight loss of a sliding door. This AD mandates an inspection of the sliding doors' upper rail and front roller, requiring replacement or service removal if faults are detected. The rule is to prevent potential harm to the helicopter or people on the ground, with compliance required within 30 hours of service use from the rule's effective date, March 3, 2021. Comments on the directive are requested by April 2, 2021.