✈️FAA Seeks Input on Modernizing Pilot School Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces public meetings to solicit input on the modernization of pilot school regulations.
Learn More✈️Proposed AD for CFM International LEAP Engines - Compliance Impact
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-19-16, which applies to all CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model LEAP-1A23, -1A24, -1A24E1, -1A26, -1A26E1, -1A26CJ, -1A29, -1A29CJ, - 1A30, -1A32, -1A33, -1A33B2, and -1A35A engines with certain full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and prognostic health monitoring (PHM) software installed. AD 2018-19-16 requires removing certain FADEC and PHM software and installing versions eligible for installation. Since the FAA issued AD 2018-19-16, the manufacturer has developed a new pressure subsystem (PSS) with a heater element to evaporate potential moisture on the PSS manifold/transducer interface and prevent freezing at low temperature. This proposed AD would require replacing certain FADEC and PHM software with new versions that are eligible for installation, replacement of certain harnesses with newly designed harnesses, and replacement of the PSS with a newly designed heated PSS. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚁Special Conditions for Sikorsky S-61 Helicopters' Safety Standards
These special conditions are issued for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Sikorsky Aircraft (Sikorsky) Model S-61A, S-61L, and S- 61N helicopters. These helicopters, as modified by Carson Helicopters Inc. (Carson), will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category rotorcraft. This design feature is an overload protection device (OLPD) installed in the hoist. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directives for Bombardier Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-2A12 (601) and CL-600-2B16 (601- 3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Bell Textron Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 427 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a cracked transmission oil check valve (check valve). This proposed AD would require inspecting and measuring certain check valves and, depending on the results, repetitively inspecting and removing the check valve from service if it has leaks or is cracked. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing the affected check valves on any helicopter. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🎧FAA Accepts Chicago/Rockford Airport Noise Compatibility Map
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure map submitted by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority for Chicago/Rockford International Airport is compliant with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Learn More✈️Removal of Airworthiness Directive 2010-09-11 and Its Impact
The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-09-11, which applied to all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146- series and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. AD 2010-09-11 required repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion and applicable corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2010-09-11, the FAA issued AD 2022-06-14 to address the same unsafe condition. Accordingly, AD 2010-09-11 is removed.
Learn More✈️Class E Airspace Modifications
This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (Class E5 700-foot airspace area) at Lihue Airport (LIH), Lihue, HI; Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu, HI; and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Keahole (KOA), Kailua-Kona, HI, by adding an additional layer of Class E5 airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface. This proposed addition of controlled airspace would comply with international airspace treaty provisions and satisfy the State of Hawaii's domestic airspace requirements. Additionally, this action proposes to remove the existing Class E5 airspace area that currently encompasses the Hawaiian Islands and extends beyond 12 miles from the shoreline into international airspace. This proposed action would further modify the Class E4 airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area at KOA and remove the Class E4 airspace area at LIH. These actions support the safe and efficient management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at airports within the Hawaiian Islands.
Learn More✈️Special Conditions for CFM LEAP Engines with Composite Blades
This action amends Special Condition No. 33-015-SC for the CFM International (CFM) Model LEAP-1A and LEAP-1C engines. These engines have a novel or unusual design feature associated with the engine fan blades--incorporation of woven composite fan blades. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions, as amended, contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
Learn More✈️FAA Issues Special Conditions for LEAP-1B Engine Compliance
This action amends Special Condition No. 33-017-SC for the CFM International (CFM) Model LEAP-1B engines. These engines have a novel or unusual design feature associated with the engine fan blades-- incorporation of woven composite fan blades. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions, as amended, contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
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