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  • 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.

  • 2021-03233 — Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0085
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10125
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on extending the approval for its Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP), under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The SIP offers an alternative method for inspecting vessels, which may help simplify compliance with inspection requirements. The Coast Guard is requesting feedback on the necessity and practicality of the information collected, as well as suggestions for improving efficiency. Comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021, via the designated eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard wants to keep getting information from people about a program that makes it easier to check if boats are safe without all the usual steps, and they are asking people to say if this is helpful or could be made better.

  • 2025-01100 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5748
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The FAA is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters models SA341G and SA342J. This is in response to reports of corrosion on components related to the tail rotor drive shaft, which could lead to loss of control. The proposed rule would require regular inspections and possible replacements of these parts. Comments on this proposal are due by March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Airbus helicopters are safe by checking for rust on certain parts that help make them fly. Rusty parts could be dangerous, so the rule says these parts should be checked often and maybe replaced.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2024-28782 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97494
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive, effective January 13, 2025, targeting specific models of Boeing 757 airplanes due to a risk of structural cracking. Prompted by analysis showing current inspections might not catch these cracks, the rule mandates inspections and necessary repairs to mitigate this issue, aiming to maintain airplane safety. Feedback from companies like FedEx, United Airlines, and EATL prompted clarifications, but the directive maintains its stance on compliance times and procedures for affected aircraft, emphasizing the importance of quickly addressing potential structural weaknesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules say some Boeing planes have parts that might break if not checked often, so airplane companies must look for cracks and fix them to keep everyone safe. People had questions about how hard and costly this will be, but the rules didn't answer everything clearly.

  • 2024-31378 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 107063
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various Airbus SAS airplanes due to corrosion and cracks found on the broadband antenna adapter plate. The directive requires regular inspections and limits the installation of certain parts to ensure safety. This action stems from a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive aimed at preventing potential in-flight issues that could affect aircraft control. Public comments on the proposal are invited until February 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants airplanes to be checked regularly for cracks and rust in certain parts to keep them safe. People can share their thoughts on this plan until early next year.

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