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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, including models A319-171N, A320-271N, -272N, -273N, and A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX. This proposal arises from early wear and a broken part found during tests on engine mounts, which could lead to engine mount failure or detachment. The rule would require replacing specific parts on these airplanes to address these issues. Comments on this proposed rule need to be submitted by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This new proposal aims to include more restrictive airworthiness limitations necessary to maintain safety by revising existing maintenance programs. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposed rule by March 1, 2021, as it is intended to address potential safety issues related to structural integrity and control of the aircraft. This proposal relies on airworthiness standards set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and would apply to airplanes with specific airworthiness certificates issued before June 1, 2020.

This final rule, implemented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fulfills requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act. It offers rewards to whistleblowers who provide original information regarding motor vehicle defects, noncompliance, or violations that might lead to severe injury or death, if this information aids in successfully resolving enforcement actions. The rule details procedures for submitting information, eligibility for awards, maintaining confidentiality, and factors in award determination. It aims to motivate employees of car manufacturers, part suppliers, and dealerships to report serious safety issues by clarifying protections and ensuring confidentiality.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado. The rule modifies the Class D airspace boundaries and revokes the Class E airspace extension. These changes aim to better support both instrument and visual flight operations. Additionally, the airport's legal description has been updated to reflect Denver as the correct city and adjusted the geographic coordinates.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) regarding certain Boeing airplanes. This AD addresses problems with the multi-mode receivers (MMRs) used for GPS navigation, particularly related to an error in calculating Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which could lead to flight safety issues like simultaneous resets or loss of GPS accuracy. To fix this, the updated rule requires airlines to install new operational software on affected airplanes and clarifies which planes and systems are subject to these changes. The rule also incorporates feedback from various airlines and aviation organizations to ensure the directives are clear and accurate.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend the current Information Collection Request (ICR) titled "Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery." This initiative will help FMCSA communicate better with its customers and stakeholders by collecting feedback on their experiences. The feedback, which is voluntary and intended to be informative but not broadly generalizable, aims to improve service delivery. Comments must be submitted by April 13, 2021, and can be provided through several methods, including online or mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective December 23, 2024, aimed at improving the safety of Cirrus Design Corporation models SR20, SR22, and SR22T airplanes. This rule requires regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of the upper power lever due to reports of failures and cracks that could lead to loss of engine control. Inspections must be carried out at specified intervals, and results must be reported to the FAA. The rule was established without prior public comment due to the potential risk to safety, and the FAA is considering further actions pending the development of a permanent solution by the manufacturer.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to deny Polytech Plastic Molding, Inc.'s request for an exemption that would allow their vehicles to use a special lighting module. This module, made by Intellistop, Inc., can make brake lights flash to improve visibility. FMCSA denied the request because Polytech didn't prove the modification would be as safe as the current standards, and because of a lack of legal operations data due to an inactive USDOT number. Although some comments supported the potential safety benefits, the agency was concerned about safety risks and proper regulatory compliance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a plan to release and sell eleven parcels of land at the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Kansas. This move is part of an effort to comply with federal guidelines that prevent federally acquired airport property from being used for non-aviation purposes. The land, covering around 13.23 acres, will be sold for commercial development, ensuring the airport receives fair market value. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by April 14, 2025, and the documents related to the sale can be inspected at the FAA and airport offices by appointment.

TEXRail has submitted an updated Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval. This plan involves changes to their train control system, known as I-ETMS, and seeks reclassification as a "mixed" positive train control system. The FRA is asking the public to review and provide comments on this request by February 10, 2025. The FRA has the authority to approve or reject the plan, and comments can be submitted online.