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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule changing the Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at specific airports. These updates are due to new or revised criteria and changes in the National Airspace System, like new navigational facilities and obstacles. The goal is to ensure safe and efficient airspace use and flight operations under instrument rules. The rule becomes effective on December 10, 2024, and some updates may take effect in less than 30 days due to urgent safety needs.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning the Boeing 737-800 airplanes converted to freighters. This rule mandates earlier ultrasonic inspections of the airplane's skin under the drag link assembly to address any potential cracking issues. These inspections are essential because undetected cracks could lead to rapid decompression and compromise the airplane’s structural integrity. The rule is based on prior assessments indicating that the previous inspection deadlines were inadequate for ensuring safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised a proposed rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This update is in response to finding cracks in specific areas of the airplanes' fuselage that could compromise their structural integrity. In this revision, the FAA has added requirements for some airplanes, expanded the applicability to include more models, and reopened the comment period to gather public input. The FAA aims to align its requirements with recent updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ensure all safety measures are up to date.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier airplane models. This action is due to incorrect data found in the airplane flight manual (AFM) related to slat-flap conditions, which could increase the workload for flight crews and potentially lead to unsafe situations. The proposed AD requires updating the AFM with corrected information and seeks to maintain safety standards. The FAA is inviting comments on this proposal by May 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended the comment period for a proposed rule to establish restricted airspace in North Carolina at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. This extension, which pushes the deadline from May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025, is due to a planned outage of the comment submission website. The FAA encourages public participation and invites comments on various aspects of the proposal, ensuring that comments are considered even if filed after the deadline if it can be done efficiently.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Thommen AC32 Digital Air Data Computers due to malfunctions occurring at low temperatures. This rule mandates the replacement of defective computers with ones that work correctly to ensure aircraft safety. Effective from May 15, 2025, the directive also includes additional helicopter models that might be affected and prohibits installing faulty parts on any aircraft. The rule aims to prevent issues with navigational data that could compromise flight control.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes due to issues found with their forward pressure bulkhead during assembly, such as excessive gaps. These defects could lead to fatigue cracks that weaken the airplane's structure if not fixed. The proposed rule requires inspections and necessary repairs to prevent potential safety hazards. The FAA is accepting public comments on this proposal until April 28, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to adjust the Class E airspace around Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This proposal aims to create new Class E airspace from 700 feet above the ground while removing existing Class E airspace that begins at 1,200 feet, which has become unnecessary due to other airspace coverage. The changes are meant to improve the airport's operations, particularly for instrument flight rules (IFR), and include updates to the airport's legal description. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific General Electric (GE) aircraft engines due to a manufacturing issue that risks engine failure. This directive aims to replace certain turbine disks, which were made from metal containing possibly harmful iron inclusions. If the affected parts are not replaced, there could be catastrophic engine damage. Comments on this proposed rule are open until March 17, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide their input.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes in the United States. This decision was made following reports that converted cargo planes lacked cargo height limitations, potentially blocking smoke detectors if cargo was packed to the ceiling, which could lead to undetected fires. The directive mandates modifications to the cargo compartment and updated loading procedures to address this safety issue. The AD is effective from January 13, 2025, and aims to ensure cargo is not loaded in a way that obstructs smoke detection.