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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to revoke a specific area of Class E airspace at Mineola Wisener Field, Mineola, TX, because the airport's instrument procedures have been canceled. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposal by April 9, 2021. This change is deemed routine and is not expected to have a significant economic impact. The agency is seeking feedback on various aspects of the proposal to help guide their final decision.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to create Class E airspace above Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport in Wyoming. This change supports the airport's transition from visual to instrument flight operations by increasing the safety and efficiency of airplane arrivals and departures. The new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the ground and is defined using specific geographic coordinates. This rule is considered a routine update and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposal arises from the discovery that certain items on the master minimum equipment list (MMEL) do not meet certification requirements. The proposed AD requires operators to update their minimum equipment list (MEL) in order to address an unsafe condition. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this proposal by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing amendments to Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, as well as VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605 in the eastern United States to support the relocation of the Spartanburg, SC VORTAC. This project involves adjusting several flight paths to prevent conflicts with nearby routes and updating the navigation points due to the VORTAC's new location. The FAA has determined that these changes are necessary for maintaining efficient air traffic flow and safety in the National Airspace System. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until February 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at the Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH, effective June 12, 2025. This newly established airspace will extend upward from 700 feet within a 6-mile radius of the heliport and is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The changes accommodate new navigation systems and procedures to ensure safe air navigation. The action is considered routine and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 777 series airplanes due to reports of cracks in the upper wing skin. This directive mandates repetitive inspections using a specific high-frequency eddy current method to detect cracks around certain fasteners. The goal is to address potential safety issues that could lead to loss of airplane control if not corrected. The directive takes effect on April 23, 2025, and outlines compliance and repair procedures for the affected aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L helicopters. This rule requires changes to the maintenance manuals to incorporate more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These updates are intended to prevent the failure of critical parts that could lead to a loss of helicopter control. The rule becomes effective on May 2, 2025, but the FAA is open to receiving comments until June 2, 2025. There are no costs associated with compliance since these helicopters are not currently registered in the U.S.

The FAA has proposed a rule regarding airworthiness directives for certain ATR42-500 airplanes. This new rule seeks to update and replace existing directives due to identified safety concerns, imposing stricter airworthiness limitations to ensure these airplanes' structural integrity. The proposed changes require revisions to maintenance and inspection programs and open a comment period for the public until April 12, 2021. The rule also outlines anticipated costs for the operators and provides exceptions to some requirements from related European regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various Airbus SAS airplanes, including models from the A330, A340, A350, and A380 series. This directive was prompted by concerns about a quality issue with a repair method for honeycomb core cargo linings that may reduce their ability to contain smoke or fire, posing an increased risk of uncontained fire in the cargo area. The AD requires repairs or replacements of affected parts as specified by a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive. This action aims to enhance safety by addressing these potential risks and is effective as of March 30, 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.