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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice about a petition from Southern Seaplane, Inc. seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests relief from the requirement to conduct one 2-hour cross-country flight during daytime and one during nighttime, which are necessary for enrollment in their course. The FAA is inviting public comments on this petition by February 10, 2021. People can submit their feedback through various methods including an online portal and mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule to address safety concerns related to the emergency escape hatch on certain ATR model airplanes. The rule was prompted by a report that the hatch was difficult to open due to incorrect parts being used. This could impede a flightcrew's ability to evacuate in an emergency. The rule mandates inspections and corrective actions to fix any discrepancies, thereby ensuring these planes are safe for operation.

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) is proposing a new set of rules to improve the safety of Boeing 757 airplanes by modifying specific parts. This proposal aims to replace an existing airworthiness directive from 2019, which involved checking and inspecting certain components due to a previous failure that could affect the plane’s control. The updated rules would require modifying the attachment lug of the aileron trim actuator and related components, which will end the need for repetitive checks and inspections. The FAA is inviting comments on this proposal until March 31, 2025, to ensure all potential safety concerns are addressed.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for some Boeing 777 airplanes. This was prompted by an incident where a plane experienced a glideslope beam anomaly during landing, causing a higher-than-expected descent rate, which could mislead the flight crew. To address this issue, the FAA suggests installing new software to improve the autopilot flight director computer system and checking its configuration. The FAA is seeking comments on this proposed rule, which aims to prevent unsafe conditions that might lead to accidents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 737 series airplanes due to reports of cracks in specific areas of the aircraft, which could lead to serious safety issues. The directive mandates inspections and required actions to address these cracks, aiming to prevent problems like uncontrolled decompression and loss of structural integrity. The rule is effective from March 30, 2021, and requires compliance using methods approved by the FAA. The document also includes guidance on the costs involved and identifies how alternative methods of compliance can be approved.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737 models. This proposal was triggered by an incident where a passenger could not exit a lavatory due to a broken latch. The directive requires these latches to be replaced with improved versions and bans the installation of the problematic parts. This action aims to ensure safety by preventing such incidents and possible injuries during emergencies.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class E airspace at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Alaska. This change aims to optimize the space for instrument flight procedures by expanding certain areas and removing redundant sections. The proposed amendments would also correct and simplify the airport's legal description. These updates are intended to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new proposed rule that would replace the existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-14-04 for Boeing 787-8 airplanes and expand it to include 787-9 and 787-10 models. This proposed rule requires inspections and improvements to prevent water leakage in electronics bays, which could lead to electrical shorts and loss of essential flight systems. The FAA is inviting written comments on the proposal by February 10, 2025, and plans to continue requiring certain safety measures initially outlined in the previous AD while adding new procedures to improve aircraft safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Leonardo helicopter models, specifically AB139 and AW139. This directive mandates the removal of specific engine mounting rods that do not conform to standards and prohibits their installation on any helicopter, as these rods could potentially fail and cause loss of control of the aircraft. The directive is effective from April 1, 2021, and operators are expected to ensure compliance by replacing the non-conforming rods with approved ones. This action was initiated due to a report of non-conforming parts and aims to enhance the safety of these helicopters.