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The FAA is proposing a new rule for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes due to a safety concern involving the extinguishing systems in cargo areas. This proposal was sparked by warnings about potential failures in the extinguishing systems. The rule would require replacing certain parts and inspecting existing systems, following guidance from a Transport Canada airworthiness directive. Comments on the proposed rule are open until April 17, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring new safety inspections for MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 airplanes, due to ultrasonic inspections potentially missing cracks in certain areas. The rule, effective March 17, 2025, mandates repeated ultrasonic inspections and repairs for cracking in specific structural parts. These measures aim to prevent structural failures stemming from undetected cracks. The rule incorporates standards from a related Transport Canada directive and requires using updated inspection procedures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making a correction to a previous rule they published. This rule, originally announced on March 20, 2025, involved the creation of Class E airspace over Challis Airport in Idaho. The correction is to fix a typographical error in the agency docket number, changing it from FAA-2023-2491 to the correct number, FAA-2024-2491. This adjustment ensures all documents are accurate and consistent.

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 FAA is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Safran Helicopter Engines. This AD is in response to reports of non-conforming fuel filter pre-blockage pressure switches, which might not activate correctly if there's fuel contamination, potentially leading to engine shutdowns during flight. The proposed rules include routine visual inspections and operational tests of these pressure switches, and replacing them if necessary, to ensure that the engines remain safe to operate. Comments on the proposal are invited by April 8, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made corrections to a rule initially published on December 11, 2024, regarding airspace at Abbotsford Airport in British Columbia. The correction involves changing the legal description of Class D airspace by correcting an error related to the geographic location for air navigation, which has been updated from Vancouver VORTAC to "Point in Space B." These changes will become effective on February 20, 2025.

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) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection relates to safety rules for various types of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. The FAA wants to ensure compliance and improve overall safety by requiring air tour operators to submit information. Comments are invited on the necessity and burden of this information collection, with submissions due by March 3, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a proposed rule to establish a new airworthiness directive (AD) for several models of Rolls-Royce turbofan engines. This proposed directive is a response to changes made by the manufacturer to the time limits manual (TLM), which now includes repairs for low-pressure compressor (LPC) blades and new fan blade inspections. The goal is to prevent potential engine failure caused by critical rotating parts, which could lead to loss of thrust and control of the aircraft. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the proposal by April 9, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new rule for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L2 that focuses on enhancing safety standards. This rule, effective May 2, 2025, adopts new airworthiness limitations as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to address potential unsafe conditions. Operators must revise their maintenance documents and programs to comply with these updated standards, although there are currently no U.S. operators for these helicopters. The FAA encourages public comments on this rule until June 2, 2025, through various submission methods.