Search Results for keywords:"airplane flight manual"

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  • 2025-05026 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13709
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier airplane models. This action is due to incorrect data found in the airplane flight manual (AFM) related to slat-flap conditions, which could increase the workload for flight crews and potentially lead to unsafe situations. The proposed AD requires updating the AFM with corrected information and seeks to maintain safety standards. The FAA is inviting comments on this proposal by May 12, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make some fixes to a rulebook for certain airplanes because there was a mistake that could make flying tricky. They are asking people to share their thoughts or ideas about these changes by May next year.

  • 2024-29302 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100923
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This proposed rule is in response to a design review that identified a problem with the software protection logic related to engine bleed duct leaks, which could lead to a dual engine failure. The proposal requires changes to the airplane flight manual to ensure that flight crews can manually isolate the opposite engine in case of a large leak. Comments on this proposal are requested by January 27, 2025, to address the identified safety issue effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change a rule for some airplanes made by Airbus Canada because they found a problem with the software that helps manage air leaks in the engines, and this change will help pilots manage leaks safely. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this idea by January 27, 2025.

  • 2025-02401 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9291
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning many models of Airbus A321 airplanes due to a discovered error in aircraft data files regarding the width of the main landing gear tires. This error could lead to incorrect calculations that might affect airplane performance during takeoffs and stops on wet or contaminated runways, potentially causing runway excursions. To address this, the rule would require updates to the airplane flight manual to ensure accurate performance computations. The FAA is seeking comments on this proposal by March 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA found a mistake in the data for certain Airbus airplanes about how wide their landing tires are, which could cause issues when they take off or land. To fix this, they want to update the instructions pilots use so the planes stay safe, and they are asking people for their thoughts on this by March 28, 2025.

  • 2025-03456 — Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11118
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This directive was prompted by the risk that a partial loss of thrust during specific navigation approaches could lead to unintended descents. To address this, the directive mandates an update to the airplane flight manual to include revised data for safe navigation under certain conditions related to weight, altitude, and temperature. The rule aims to enhance flight safety by updating guidance and is effective April 8, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has made a new rule for certain Bombardier airplanes to make sure they fly safely by updating their instruction book, especially in tricky weather and weight situations. This will help pilots keep the airplane on the right path when one engine isn't working well.