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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new rule that would replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Model PC-24 airplanes. This is in response to concerns about titanium threaded bolts on these planes, which may fail due to vibrations, potentially leading to loss of control. The proposed rule requires replacing affected bolts with steel ones and aligns with a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive. The FAA is seeking public comments by April 10, 2025, and wants to ensure safety in air travel by addressing these mechanical issues.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing 717-200 airplanes in response to a reported landing issue involving the nose gear not extending. This AD requires regular inspections for cracks in the upper lock link assembly, which caused the landing gear problem due to non-conforming surface roughness. Failure to address this issue could result in further nose gear malfunctions, affecting ground maneuverability and safety during landings. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule by June 13, 2025.

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 updating a rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically the A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300 series, -841, and -941 models. The new rule replaces a previous one and incorporates more stringent safety checks required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It focuses on updating inspection programs to prevent potential issues that could affect airplane controllability. The updated rule takes effect on March 7, 2025, and is designed to improve aviation safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule to replace a previous airworthiness directive (AD) related to certain Bombardier, Inc. airplanes, specifically models in the CL-600 series. The initial AD had called for inspections and possible modifications to the portable oxygen bottle installations to ensure they could be quickly accessed in emergencies. The new proposal aims to expand the scope to include additional airplanes identified as having the same safety concern. The FAA invites comments on this rule by February 14, 2025, and provides procedures for submitting feedback.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for several models of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH. This action is in response to concerns about the flight control system, specifically the risk of uncommanded disengagement of the main rotor trim actuators, which could lead to a sudden loss of control. The directive requires modifications to the cyclic stick to address this risk. The FAA invites comments from the public about this proposal by March 5, 2021, ensuring that concerns or suggestions are taken into account before finalizing the rule.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd. airplanes, focusing on the integrity of landing gear and associated components. This directive, effective March 11, 2025, requires the determination of the number of landings these components have endured. Parts exceeding established fatigue life must be replaced to prevent potential failure, ensuring aircraft safety. This AD comes in response to concerns about structural integrity and is part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to promote aviation safety. Interested parties can find more details and related documentation through the FAA's official channels and regulations.gov.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule to replace an older directive for Boeing 787 airplanes to fix a potential safety issue. This new rule requires changes to maintenance programs and specific parts on the planes to ensure the engine fire handle works correctly and prevent potential fire hazards. The rule mandates these changes be made by a certain date and prohibits the installation of certain older parts. The FAA took public comments into account before finalizing the rule, which aims to enhance aviation safety without imposing significant economic impacts.

The FAA has proposed a rule to replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Deutschland engines (Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C). This proposal aims to update engine maintenance or inspection programs to include new, stricter tasks and limitations to prevent engine failure. The rule is based on updated guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and comments are invited by January 16, 2025. The goal is to address potential safety issues, ensuring the reliable operation of these engines on planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes. This directive requires changing certain wire bundles, installing new components, and inspecting flight control computers to address an issue with spoiler deflection that could lead to a loss of control of the airplane. The regulation aims to ensure these airplanes meet safety standards by preventing potential in-flight problems. The rule becomes effective on January 6, 2025, and applies to U.S.-registered airplanes.