Proposed Rule 21 May 2025 airbus, aviation, aircraft, faa, aviation safety, incorporation by reference, airworthiness directive, regulatory compliance, air transportation, safety

✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada Aircraft

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD- 500-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that the interface pin of the secondary load path in the upper gimbal of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) was incorrectly installed. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection of the interface pin of the HSTA to determine if the interface pin is incorrectly installed, and applicable on-condition actions as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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Rule 20 May 2025 federal regulations, eastern united states, aviation, faa, airspace, navigation (air), transportation, incorporation by reference, airspace management, vor

✈️FAA Amends VOR Federal Airways

This action amends domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-1, V-29, V-38, V-139, and V-286 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Salisbury, MD (SBY), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Snow Hill, MD (SWL), VORTAC. This action is in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.

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Proposed Rule 20 May 2025 aircraft, bombardier, aviation, incorporation by reference, aviation safety, safety, airworthiness directive, air transportation, regulatory, compliance

✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Airplanes Overview

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that the clearance between therapeutic flexible oxygen hoses and electrical harnesses may be non-compliant to design requirements, and that positive separation mechanisms and appropriate protective barriers may not have been installed in accordance with the applicable installation standards. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of the therapeutic flexible oxygen hose for damage and protection, and the electrical harnesses for damage; a detailed inspection for the clearance between the therapeutic oxygen rigid tube to oxygen hose elbow fitting (also referred to as elbow fitting), if applicable, and the nearest electrical harness, and between the therapeutic flexible oxygen hose and electrical harness; and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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Rule 20 May 2025 aviation, faa, payson az, airspace, compliance, regulation

✈️Class E Airspace Amendment in Payson, AZ

This action amends the Class E airspace at Payson, AZ. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Payson non directional beacon (NDB). This action also updates the name and geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

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Rule 20 May 2025 airworthiness, aviation, faa, astm, compliance, regulation

✈️FAA Accepts ASTM Standards for Normal Category Aircraft Compliance

This document announces the availability of ASTM International (ASTM) consensus standards for use as an FAA-accepted MOC to the applicable airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes. The FAA accepts ASTM F3264-24, "Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification," with changes identified in this document.

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Rule 20 May 2025 eastern united states, aviation, faa, airspace, navigation (air), incorporation by reference, regulations, compliance

✈️Amendment of Domestic VOR Federal Airways Regulations by FAA

This action amends domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-7, V-35, V-157, V-159, and V-198 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Cross City, FL (CTY), VOR/ Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Taylor, FL (TAY), VORTAC. This action is in support of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program.

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Rule 19 May 2025 regulations, navigation (air), aviation, air traffic, transportation, united states, airspace, faa, incorporation by reference

✈️Revocation of Amber 16 Airway

This action revokes Colored Federal Airway Amber 16 (A-16) in the northern United States. The FAA is taking this action due to the decommissioning of the White Rock, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB).

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Proposed Rule 19 May 2025 navigation (air), aviation, business compliance, airspace regulation, safety, united states, airspace, faa, incorporation by reference

✈️FAA Proposes Modification of Class E Airspace at Battle Mountain Airport

This action revises a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on January 7, 2025. As revised, this action proposes to modify the Class E airspace area designated as surface area, modify the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, and modify the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth at Battle Mountain Airport, Battle Mountain, NV. Additionally, this action proposes administrative amendments to update the airport's existing Class E airspace legal descriptions. These actions would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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Proposed Rule 19 May 2025 regulatory compliance, aviation, airline industry, safety, air transportation, aviation safety, airbus, aircraft, faa, incorporation by reference, airworthiness

✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Airplanes Compliance

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-112 and -132 airplanes, and Model A320-214, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by rivet holes being left unplugged after bracket relocation or removal accomplished during certain modifications, potentially resulting in fatigue damage starting from those rivet holes. This proposed AD would require a one-time special detailed inspection (SDI) of the rivet holes and applicable corrective actions; and would also allow the installation of certain modifications, provided rivets are installed after the modification; 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.

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Proposed Rule 19 May 2025 aviation, safety, gulfstream, compliance, air transportation, aviation safety, safety regulations, aircraft, airworthiness directives, faa, incorporation by reference

✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream Aerospace Airplanes

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model GVI airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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