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The FAA proposes a new rule for certain models of Airbus Helicopters to address reports of flexible couplings that are breaking or becoming deformed, which could reduce helicopter control. This rule requires inspecting and, if necessary, replacing parts of the tail rotor driveshaft. The FAA is working with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to address this safety issue and is asking for public comments by June 9, 2025. The rule outlines specific compliance steps for ensuring safety, including adapting from EASA's guidelines and incorporating them into U.S. regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a final rule to update airworthiness directives for Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This rule replaces a previous directive due to the discovery of a new airworthiness limitation, which involves regular inspections and maintenance to address potential sand contamination and corrosion in the elevator torque tube bearings. These measures are intended to prevent possible binding or seizure of these components, which could lead to a loss of pitch control. The rule also provides guidelines for compliance and specifies that existing maintenance programs must be updated by March 11, 2025, to incorporate these new requirements.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This new rule is in response to laboratory tests highlighting issues with the lithium batteries in the emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) of these planes, which could lead to thermal runaway and battery fires. The rule mandates the installation of a diode to prevent this unsafe condition, addressing potential risks of local fires, airplane damage, and injuries to occupants. This directive ensures that all affected aircraft are compliant by a specific deadline and includes provisions for technical adaptations and modifications to existing equipment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning airworthiness directives for certain models of Airbus Helicopters. This rule was prompted by reports of defects in rescue hoist cable assemblies, specifically a faulty ball end, which poses a safety risk. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of these hoist cable assemblies to ensure the equipment's safety during rescue operations. The rule takes effect on February 19, 2025, and comments on the rule are welcomed until March 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule replacing an old directive to ensure the safety of certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 430 helicopters. The rule requires new inspections and part replacements to prevent issues with the helicopter's main rotor pitch link assembly, which, if left unchecked, could lead to dangerous conditions. The FAA advises immediate adoption of this rule without prior public comments due to the safety risks and mandates compliance by May 13, 2025. The updated rule incorporates changes suggested by Transport Canada, enhancing current safety measures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new regulation for certain Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters—specifically the A109E, A109S, and AW109SP models—due to reports of incorrect installation of specific motor cables and bonding braids connected to engine fire extinguisher bottles. This proposal aims to ensure these components are correctly installed to prevent potential engine fire hazards that could result in loss of helicopter control. Feedback from the public is invited on this proposal, with comments due by March 24, 2025. The directive is intended to address and correct these unsafe conditions, as recognized by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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 FAA has issued a new rule that affects all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 airplanes due to a failure in the MAU 3B, which can result in brake faults and loss of normal braking. To fix this, the flight manual must be updated to include new procedures. This directive will be effective from April 14, 2025, and is based on a similar measure by Brazil's aviation authority. The FAA seeks public comments by May 12, 2025, but has already taken action to address this safety issue.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule to replace a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to certain models of Airbus helicopters. The updated AD requires consistent inspections and replacements of parts within the tail rotor components of these helicopters to address safety concerns related to potential damage observed in the flapping hinge link. This new directive aims to prevent potential helicopter control issues by expanding inspection requirements and introducing corrective measures if irregularities like cracking or spalling are found. The rule takes effect on April 1, 2021, and applies to specific Airbus helicopter models.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically the A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300 series, -841, and -941 models. The new rule replaces a previous one and incorporates more stringent safety checks required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It focuses on updating inspection programs to prevent potential issues that could affect airplane controllability. The updated rule takes effect on March 7, 2025, and is designed to improve aviation safety.