Search Results for keywords:"aviation safety"

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 727 airplanes due to risks caused by excessive sealant on wing parts, which might hide cracks during inspections. This rule mandates changes to maintenance or inspection programs to ensure the required damage tolerance rating and repetitive inspections of certain wing parts to detect potential issues. Effective March 31, 2021, this AD aims to prevent possible structural failures that could lead to loss of control of the aircraft. The directive includes compliance procedures, costs, and the regulatory rationale behind these safety measures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Safran Helicopter Engines, specifically the Arriel 2C and Arriel 2S1 model turboshaft engines. This proposed directive is in response to reports of error messages caused by a defective varnish on the digital engine control unit (DECU) circuit board, which can lead to malfunctions. The directive would require replacing affected DECUs to prevent potential loss of engine control. The FAA is accepting comments on this proposal until April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to its earlier rule suggestion regarding General Electric (GE) engines, specifically adding more models to the list of those affected. This proposal aims to prevent unsafe conditions that could happen due to part failures in certain engines, which might lead to engine separation and airplane loss. The FAA is looking for public feedback on this updated proposal by March 10, 2025, and it describes methods for inspecting and repairing the engines to ensure safety.

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) issued a final rule to update airworthiness directives for certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. This rule replaces previous directives by incorporating more restrictive limitations to address issues like fatigue cracking and corrosion that might compromise aircraft integrity. The updates aim to ensure continued safety and are aligned with recent European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. These changes are effective from March 21, 2025, and impact nearly 1,900 airplanes in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that enables it to accept air operator certificates from Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) for foreign air carriers, as long as the State of the Operator is a member of that organization. This change eases the process for foreign airlines to gain operational specifications for flying to and from the United States. While some industry groups expressed concerns about safety and legal issues, the FAA assures that it will review and validate these certificates to ensure they meet international safety standards. The rule will become effective on January 16, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace for Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, New Hampshire. This airspace would start 700 feet above the ground and encompass a 6-mile radius around the heliport to support a new instrument approach procedure. The rule aims to enhance the safety and management of flights in this area. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning certain Textron Aviation, Inc. airplanes due to reports of mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles. This proposal aims to require functional tests and inspections of the fire extinguisher systems, including any needed corrections and revisions for ongoing inspections of these systems. The goal is to ensure that these fire extinguishing systems work properly to prevent unextinguished fires in engines or auxiliary power units. The FAA invites public comments on this proposed rule by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about a petition from Billings Flying Service. This petition is requesting an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically §§ 61.58(g) and 142.59(a)(1-2). If granted, the exemption would allow pilots trained by Billings Flying Service to use a specialized simulator for conducting proficiency checks and training. Interested parties can submit comments on this petition by March 22, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric engines used in airplanes. This action is due to concerns about a part called the combustion chamber assembly (CCA) which may fail sooner than expected. To prevent this, the FAA wants regular inspections and timely replacements of this component. They are seeking public comments on this proposal until February 10, 2025.