Search Results for keywords:"aviation safety standards"

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  • 2025-00588 — Airworthiness Directives; Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc, Helicopters
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3046
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain models of Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. helicopters. This proposal is due to reports of cracks in the main rotor transmission drive shaft that could result in dangerous conditions. The directive requires inspecting specific drive shafts for cracks, prohibits installing uninspected drive shafts, and restricts the use of certain paint removers. The FAA has invited public comments on this proposal, highlighting the importance of addressing these safety concerns.

    Simple Explanation

    The Airplane Boss found some broken parts on a special type of helicopter, which could make flying dangerous. Now, they want people to check these parts and be careful about what kind of paint they use on the helicopter to make sure everything stays safe.

  • 2024-31237 — Accepted Means of Compliance for Small Unmanned Aircraft Category 3 Operations Over Human Beings; Wingtra AG
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106308
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Wingtra AG's proposal as one valid method for ensuring small unmanned aircraft (sUA) in Category 3 can safely operate over people without causing harm or safety issues. This decision is part of the requirements under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which outlines necessary safety standards for these aircraft. However, Wingtra's proposal is not the only way to meet FAA standards; other methods can be submitted for approval. Any changes to Wingtra AG's accepted proposal must also be reviewed and accepted by the FAA.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there are toy drones that fly over people, and the airplane boss (FAA) said a company named Wingtra's way of doing this safely is okay, but it’s not the only way you can do it. Other toy drone makers can show the airplane boss their safe ways too!

  • 2021-01958 — Special Conditions: Bell Textron Inc., Model 525 Helicopter; Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Flight Control System (FCS)
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7516
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes special conditions for the Bell Textron Inc. Model 525 helicopter, which features a novel fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system. This system replaces traditional mechanical linkages with digital technology, reducing the risk of mechanical jams but necessitating new safety standards to ensure full control of the aircraft is maintained. The proposed amendments aim to provide a level of safety equivalent to current regulations by requiring comprehensive analysis and testing of the FBW system's reliability. The proposal invites public comments until March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure a new type of helicopter, which uses computers to help it fly instead of long cables, is super safe. They are making new rules to test this computer system and asking everyone to share their thoughts about it until March 15, 2021.

  • 2025-02218 — Special Conditions: Airbus Model A321neo ACF and A321neo XLR Series Airplanes; Dynamic Test Requirements for Single Occupant Oblique Seats at an Installation Angle of 49 Degrees With Airbags and 3-Point Restraint or Pretensioner Restraint Systems
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9003
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The FAA has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A321neo ACF and A321neo XLR airplanes because they feature a unique seat design that current safety standards do not fully address. This design includes a single-occupant oblique seat with an airbag and a 3-point or pretensioner restraint system positioned at a 49-degree angle. The special conditions include new safety standards to ensure a level of safety similar to existing regulations. These conditions were prompted by feedback from Airbus and Boeing and apply immediately, even as the certification date approaches.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made new rules for special airplane seats that are different from normal ones because they sit at an angle and have special safety belts. These rules keep people just as safe as in regular seats.