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  • 2024-28788 — Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport RĂ©gional 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 RĂ©gional 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.

  • 2021-03666 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11659
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule for Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP to replace a certain bellcrank in the life raft system to ensure safety. This proposed rule aims to update an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) from 2019, which required regular inspections, cleaning, and lubrication of the bellcrank. The new rule proposes a replacement of the affected bellcrank with a serviceable part, which would address potential problems where the life raft might not release during an emergency, posing a risk to occupants. The FAA invites the public to submit comments by April 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure that a part in a helicopter's life raft system works fine by replacing an old piece with a newer, safer one so that the life raft will always pop out if needed. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this change by April 12, 2021.

  • 2021-03076 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9992
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Norfolk Southern Corporation has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for permission to discontinue or modify a signal system on the Bloomington District of the Midwest Division, between certain mileposts, which include several control points and automatic signals. They plan to switch this segment to a different type of operation because the current system is no longer needed for their operations. The FRA has given the public until April 5, 2021, to share their comments on this proposal through various methods such as online comments, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Comments will help the FRA decide on the petition, although it doesn't expect a public hearing unless requested.

    Simple Explanation

    A train company wants to stop using some signal lights on their tracks because they think they don't need them anymore. People have until April 5, 2021, to tell the train bosses if they think it's a good or bad idea.

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