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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to inspect certain Boeing 767 airplanes for cracks in specific areas, due to a discovered defect at a fastener hole. This rule, part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD), requires owners to conduct inspections and make any necessary repairs to avoid compromising the planes' structural integrity. The rule aims to ensure safety by addressing potential issues before they become serious. Comments on this proposal are invited until May 27, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This directive was prompted by the risk that a partial loss of thrust during specific navigation approaches could lead to unintended descents. To address this, the directive mandates an update to the airplane flight manual to include revised data for safe navigation under certain conditions related to weight, altitude, and temperature. The rule aims to enhance flight safety by updating guidance and is effective April 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that replaces previous directives for certain Airbus SAS airplane models, including the A318, A319, A320, and A321 series. This rule requires operators to update their maintenance or inspection programs to include stricter airworthiness limitations, in order to prevent potential fuel tank explosions. The regulation takes effect on March 21, 2025, and is based on guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The FAA estimates compliance involves about 90 work-hours per operator.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace an earlier directive for Deutsche Aircraft GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes. The new directive requires not only an initial inspection of certain parts but also ongoing, repetitive inspections due to the risk of damage that could lead to electrical problems and potential fire hazards in fuel tanks. This rule is based on updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and includes requirements for corrective actions if any damage is discovered. The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposal until February 6, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous directive concerning Rolls-Royce Deutschland Model Trent 1000 engines to include more restrictive maintenance tasks and limits for certain parts. This action is in response to revised guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which aim to prevent engine failures that could lead to the loss of airplane control. The new rule goes into effect on January 6, 2025, and affects two engines registered in the U.S. with specific requirements for adjusting the maintenance programs within 30 days. The rule allows for necessary safety adjustments while not significantly impacting small entities or intrastate aviation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule to replace a previous airworthiness directive for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 airplanes due to concerns about wear on the wing hinge bearing assembly of the aileron surfaces. The directive requires detailed inspections and repairs to prevent excessive wear that could lead to dangerous vibration levels and reduce the plane's controllability. This updated rule incorporates revisions from Brazil's aviation authority and does not apply reporting requirements for these procedures. The public is invited to comment on the directive by February 28, 2025, through stated contact methods, and the rule will be effective on January 29, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to update previous regulations for certain Airbus SAS Model A350 airplanes. This rule would require replacing older oxygen cylinder assemblies with improved ones to prevent possible safety issues, such as fires during ground testing. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by May 2, 2025, and they emphasize the need for compliance with the guidelines set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aim is to address and correct unsafe conditions in these Airbus models effectively.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a supplemental notice on revising previous proposals concerning certain Boeing 737 airplanes. This revision includes reducing the compliance time for planes with specific winglets due to potential unsafe conditions from cracks in the wing's lower skin. The FAA is seeking public comments on the revised proposal by March 8, 2021, using several submission methods. This proposed directive aims at ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the affected Boeing 737 models.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DAHER AEROSPACE Model TBM 700 airplanes. This action responds to emergency procedures in the pilot’s operating handbook that can't be fully carried out because some equipment cannot be disconnected by the pilots from the flight deck. The directive requires revisions to the handbook to provide updated emergency procedures. The FAA aims to tackle this safety issue to prevent increased workload for flight crews, which could jeopardize control of the airplane during critical phases of flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 767-300 series airplanes converted from passenger to freighter. This proposed AD is due to improperly installed pitot-static tubing in the plane's equipment center, which could lead to system malfunctions. It would require a visual inspection of certain tubes and hoses to check for issues and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by January 31, 2025.