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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This directive aims to incorporate stricter maintenance and inspection requirements to address potential safety issues like structural or navigation system failures that could lead to loss of control. The proposal is based on findings from Transport Canada and would impact 782 airplanes registered in the U.S., with an estimated cost per operator of $7,650 for compliance. Comments on the proposal are open until June 23, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule affecting certain Embraer airplanes, prompted by a structural assessment that found fatigue damage in the central fuselage. This rule requires regular inspections and reporting of specific areas prone to fastener issues, with corrective actions required if problems are found. Despite a request from Embraer to withdraw the directive, the FAA agrees with Brazil’s aviation authority that the threat to safety justifies these measures. The rule is set to ensure aircraft safety by maintaining the structural integrity of these planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This rule mandates regular inspections of the helicopters' wire harnesses for potential damage due to chafing, and specifies repairs if needed, to prevent possible engine idling and loss of control in flight. The aim is to address and rectify an identified unsafe condition, as outlined in a Transport Canada AD, which has been incorporated by reference. The directive took effect on May 13, 2025, and the FAA is seeking public comments by June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning certain General Electric (GE) aircraft engines. It requires the replacement of specific cooling plates on these engines because they may not meet safety guidelines, potentially leading to an unsafe condition. This rule affects 228 engines in the U.S. registry and aims to prevent possible engine failures that could lead to damage. The rule will be effective from April 8, 2025, ensuring that planes equipped with these engines continue to operate safely.

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.