Search Results for keywords:"Helicopter Safety"

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Search Results: keywords:"Helicopter Safety"

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  • 2025-04446 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12691
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1. This proposed AD stems from the need for new or stricter airworthiness limitations identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It requires updates to the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to prevent unsafe conditions. The proposed rule is open for public comment until May 5, 2025, and seeks to prevent potential loss of helicopter control by ensuring critical components do not fail.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure all Airbus AS332L1 helicopters are safer by updating their safety checks based on new rules from another agency. They want to fix any problems quickly so the helicopters stay safe in the sky.

  • 2024-28178 — Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95717
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific models of Robinson Helicopter Company R44 and R44 II helicopters due to reports of failed clutch actuators and rivets. These failures may cause the brackets to detach from the fan scroll housing, potentially leading to serious safety issues, including loss of control of the helicopter. The directive requires inspections and corrective actions, such as repairing or replacing components to ensure the helicopters are safe to operate. This rule goes into effect on January 7, 2025, affecting over 1,600 helicopters in the U.S. registry.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule to check and fix some parts on over 1,600 Robinson helicopters because some important bits weren't working right, which could be dangerous. This is like having a safety check to make sure all parts are working properly so the helicopters can fly safely.