🛩️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC225LP
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model EC225LP helicopters. This AD was prompted by the identification of missing electrical bonding on a certain part-numbered additional and optional search light (search light). This AD requires installing an electrical bonding braid modification. These actions are specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Impacts Compliance Costs
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of multiple supplier notices of escapement (NOEs) indicating that seat track splice fittings were possibly manufactured with an incorrect titanium alloy material. This AD requires an inspection of seat track splice fittings to determine the material and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️FAA Amends Class D Airspace in Jupiter, FL for Business Safety
This action amends Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of William P. Gwinn Airport, beginning at the 205[deg] bearing from the airport clockwise to the 145[deg] bearing, thence to the beginning point. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
Learn More✈️Updates to FAA Certification Application Process
This action announces the implementation of an update to the process for an applicant to withdraw, or for the FAA to deny, an application for certification to better address the expectations of applicants and the FAA with respect to certification timelines. The change supports the FAA's mission and the Certification Services Oversight Process (CSOP) by enhancing engagement with air carrier, air operator, or air agency certification applicants and further streamlining the certification process. This update is intended to reduce wait times and better utilize FAA resources for processing complete applications from prepared applicants, thus increasing efficiency in accomplishing the certification process.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directives for GE Engines by FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx- 1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx- 1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P engines. This AD was prompted by a manufacturer's investigation that revealed certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks were manufactured from powder metal material suspected to contain iron inclusion. This AD requires replacement of affected HPT stage 1 and HPT stage 2 disks with parts eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D and E Airspace in Goldsboro, NC
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Goldsboro, NC, to accommodate a new instrument approach procedure that has been designed for Wayne Memorial Hospital Inc. Heliport, Goldsboro, NC. Additionally, this action brings the Goldsboro Class D and Class E airspace into compliance with FAA orders through administrative changes. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on Petition for Exemption by Airlines for America
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS 332L2 and EC 225LP helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of overlengthened and deformed attachment bolts installed on the link of the main gearbox (MGB) suspension bar attachment bracket. This proposed AD would require replacing certain attachment bolts on the MGB suspension bar fittings, inspecting the removed bolts, and reporting the results of this inspection to Airbus Helicopters. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Pratt & Whitney Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) Model F117-PW-100, PW2037, PW2037D, PW2037M, PW2040, PW2040D, PW2043, PW2143, and PW2643 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by an updated analysis of an event involving an International Aero Engines, LLC (IAE LLC) Model PW1127GA-JM engine, which experienced a high-pressure compressor (HPC) 7th-stage integrally bladed rotor (IBR-7) separation that resulted in an engine shutdown and aborted takeoff. This proposed AD would require repetitive angled ultrasonic inspections (AUSIs) of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disks and turbine hubs for any crack indications, and if necessary, removal from service and replacement, and removal from service of certain HPT lenticular seal assemblies. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🛩️FAA Requires Safety Statements from Small Unmanned Aircraft Manufacturers
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft providing a safety statement to owners of the UAS they produce. This is a statutory requirement. To minimize the burden on small businesses, the FAA has developed an example safety statement that can be used to satisfy the requirement. This FRN corrects the previously submitted 60-day FRN to include updated contact information and docket number.
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