✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A300-600 Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as 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✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Inspection Requirements
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-14-09, which applies to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and - 1041 airplanes. AD 2023-14-09 requires an inspection for missing or incorrectly applied sealant in the wing tanks, applicable corrective actions, and a modification to restore two independent layers of lightning strike protection. Since the FAA issued AD 2023-14-09, Airbus provided inspection instructions for a new inspection area of the upper and lower, front and rear spar corner fittings for certain airplanes. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2023-14-09 and would require a one-time detailed inspection (DET) for missing or incorrectly applied sealant of the front and rear spars for certain airplanes and applicable on-condition actions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️FAA Enforcement Discretion on Powered-Lift Pilot Certification Regulations
This notice announces that the FAA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the final rule titled "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes" until March 20, 2025.
Learn More✈️FAA Enforcement Policy on Electronic Aircraft Registration Issuance
This notice announces that the FAA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the final rule titled "Electronic Issuance of Aircraft Registration and Dealer Certificates" until March 20, 2025.
Learn More✈️FAA Enforcement Delay for Foreign Air Operator Certificates
This notice announces that the FAA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the final rule titled "Foreign Air Operator Certificates Issued by a Regional Safety Oversight Organization" until March 20, 2025.
Learn More✈️Proposed Changes to Class D and E Airspace in Warner Robins, GA
This action proposes amending Class D airspace and establishing Class E airspace extending upward from the surface above Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA, as the air traffic control tower will shift to part-time operations. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Learn More✈️FAA Drug Testing Enforcement Discretion for Certificated Repair Stations
This notice announces that the FAA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the final rule titled "Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United States; Correction" until March 20, 2025.
Learn More✈️FAA Delays Enforcement of Aircraft Registration Regulations
This notice announces that the FAA will not take enforcement action against regulated entities for failing to comply with the final rule titled "Aircraft Registration and Recordation Procedural Updates: Original Documents and Stamping" until March 20, 2025.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class E Airspace in Austin, TX - 2025 Updates
This action corrects a typographical error in the final rule published in the Federal Register on February 24, 2025, amending the Class E airspace at Austin, TX, and establishing Class E airspace at Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, TX.
Learn More✈️FAA Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Certification Process
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. This collection involves organizations applying to perform certification functions on behalf of the FAA, including approving data and issuing various aircraft and organization certificates. The information will be used to determine an applicant's qualifications to perform functions as a representative of the FAA Administrator and to authorize organizations to perform those functions.
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