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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS airplane models. This new rule adds additional airplanes to the previously defined group that requires detailed inspection of the main landing gear support to prevent potential cracking. The action aims to ensure the structural integrity and safe flight of the involved airplanes. The rule becomes effective on March 11, 2025, and specifies compliance with procedures outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration has updated the airspace around Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, to improve safety and flight management. The changes include expanding the boundaries of Class D and Class E airspace, removing some Class E airspace that is no longer needed, and updating the legal descriptions to match official records. These modifications will help better manage flights landing and taking off under both instrument and visual flight rules. The changes will be effective starting February 20, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning the Boeing 737-800 airplanes converted to freighters. This rule mandates earlier ultrasonic inspections of the airplane's skin under the drag link assembly to address any potential cracking issues. These inspections are essential because undetected cracks could lead to rapid decompression and compromise the airplane’s structural integrity. The rule is based on prior assessments indicating that the previous inspection deadlines were inadequate for ensuring safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new regulation for Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically models A318, A319, A320, and A321, due to issues with the main landing gear (MLG) doors not opening properly during maintenance. This regulation requires regular inspections and corrective actions to address any discrepancies with the MLG door actuators. The rule takes effect on December 30, 2024, and prohibits installing the affected parts as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The FAA considers it urgent to implement this rule without public comments first because of the safety risk involved.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a final rule to update airworthiness directives for Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This rule replaces a previous directive due to the discovery of a new airworthiness limitation, which involves regular inspections and maintenance to address potential sand contamination and corrosion in the elevator torque tube bearings. These measures are intended to prevent possible binding or seizure of these components, which could lead to a loss of pitch control. The rule also provides guidelines for compliance and specifies that existing maintenance programs must be updated by March 11, 2025, to incorporate these new requirements.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized an amendment to the Class E airspace in Marysville, Ohio, prompted by the removal of the Marysville nondirectional beacon. This change updates the geographic coordinates and expands the airspace coverage to improve safety and efficiency for aircraft following instrument flight rules (IFR) at Union County Airport. The amendment increases the airport's airspace radius and removes outdated references to align with current FAA regulations. This action is considered routine and will not have a significant environmental or economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500 airplanes, effective January 13, 2025. This directive was prompted by problems with the locking mechanism on pilot and co-pilot seats, which could increase crew workload during flight. The AD requires modifications to these seats to prevent such issues, in alignment with Transport Canada's regulations. Comments from aviation companies like Collins Aerospace and Delta Airlines were considered, but the FAA decided not to make changes based on those suggestions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Austro Engine GmbH Model E4 and E4P engines. This rule responds to piston failures due to a manufacturing defect, which could lead to a loss of engine power. The AD requires repetitive oil analyses and, if issues are found, the replacement of engine components or the engine core. This action aims to ensure the safety and effective performance of these aviation engines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was introduced because two engine fan blade-out events led to engine parts separating from the planes, causing safety issues. The directive requires airlines to replace certain parts on the planes and update maintenance programs to ensure safety. This rule, effective April 8, 2025, aims to prevent future incidents that could lead to loss of control or rapid decompression.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify the Class E airspace around Pontiac Municipal Airport in Pontiac, Illinois. This change reduces the airspace radius from 7.2 miles to 6.8 miles and updates the airport's geographic coordinates to match the FAA's database. These adjustments are meant to ensure the airspace complies with existing FAA regulations and to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The changes become effective on April 17, 2025, and are part of ongoing updates under the FAA's Airspace Designations and Reporting Points.