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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) has issued a new rule requiring the replacement of certain chemical oxygen generators on a variety of Airbus planes, due to failures they experienced in service and maintenance. This rule follows a similar directive by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and aims to address potential safety risks from these malfunctions. Under the directive, affected parts need to be replaced, and while operators must report inspection results, they are not required to return the parts to the manufacturer. The directive will take effect from March 11, 2025, and affects multiple Airbus models registered in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350 airplanes. This comes after the development of a new water-resistant integrated control panel (ICP) to prevent issues from liquid spills on the flight deck, which previously could cause engine shutdowns mid-flight. The proposed rule would make it mandatory to install this new panel, eliminating the need for previous protective measures. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until April 8, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, known as an airworthiness directive (AD), for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120 airplanes, due to concerns over potential cracking in certain parts of the aircraft's fuselage. This AD mandates regular inspections and any necessary repairs to ensure the planes remain safe. The rule allows for coordination with Brazilian authorities, as they initially identified the issue. It becomes effective on March 18, 2025, and aims to prevent any serious safety risks associated with these possible fuselage cracks.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning certain models of Pratt & Whitney engines. Prompted by an incident where a specific engine part failed leading to an aborted takeoff, this rule requires inspections and possible replacements of the high-pressure compressor 7th-stage axial rotors on these engines to ensure safety. Inspections must be conducted whenever the rotor is exposed during engine maintenance, and parts showing signs of cracks must be replaced. This rule applies to several engine models and comes into effect on April 8, 2025, with the intention to prevent similar unsafe incidents in the future.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated an existing airworthiness directive for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional airplanes. This update involves adding more restrictive maintenance or inspection requirements to ensure these airplanes remain safe to fly. The decision to supersede the previous rule came after determining that these additional precautions were needed due to potential risks such as fatigue cracking. The FAA aims to tackle these potential safety issues to maintain the structural integrity of the aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates and replaces two previous airworthiness directives for certain General Electric aircraft engines. This rule requires airlines to update the onboard engine control software to a new version that addresses potential safety issues. It continues to prohibit the flight of an airplane if certain alerts are shown, and mandates the replacement of specific engine control components to ensure safe engine operations. The decision follows feedback from several industry stakeholders, including pilots' associations and airline companies.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes due to an error found in the maintenance manual. The document reports that an incorrect torque value for the nuts attaching a pitot probe could lead to faulty readings affecting airplane navigation. As a result, re-torqueing of these nuts is required, and the use of the erroneous manual task is prohibited. The rule, which impacts 112 airplanes within the U.S., becomes effective on January 29, 2021, and comments on the rule are welcome until March 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposal comes after maintenance checks found an issue with the vertical member's upper assembly in the cargo panel, which could lead to damage and major system failures. The proposed actions include necessary inspections and repairs to prevent these unsafe conditions. The FAA seeks public comments on this proposal, which is designed to ensure these airplanes remain safe for flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule change to update safety directives for certain Airbus A350 airplanes. This new rule would replace an older directive and introduce additional inspections and actions to ensure the proper application of sealant in specific wing areas. These actions are aimed at preventing potential ignition sources in fuel tanks due to lightning strikes. Interested parties can comment on this proposed rule by April 25, 2025.