✈️FAA Seeks Public Comments on Safety Assurance System Information Collection
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 SAS external portal is a web-based tool developed for applicants and certificate holders (also referred to as external users) to exchange information with Flight Standards (FS) employees, primarily to collaborate and communicate with their FS counterparts regarding initial certification applications, and requesting new programs for acceptance and approval.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A350
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 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✈️FAA Seeks Comments on Suspected Unapproved Parts Information Collection
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 information collected on the FAA Form 8120-11 is reported voluntarily by manufacturers, repair stations, aircraft owner/ operators, air carriers, and the general public who wish to report the discovery of, and potential use or possession of aircraft suspected unapproved parts to the FAA for review. The report information is collected and evaluated by the FAA, Aviation Safety Hotline Program Office, and used to determine if an unapproved part investigation is warranted.
Learn More✈️FAA Requests Comments on Aviation Insurance Information Collection
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 Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on December 30, 2024. The collection involves obtaining information from air carriers to establish legally binding aviation war risk insurance policies with the FAA. The information to be collected is necessary to determine whether applicants are eligible for insurance and the amount of coverage necessary; to populate insurance policies with business information; and to meet conditions of coverage required by each insurance policy.
Learn More✈️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.
Learn More✈️FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Compliance
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of mechanical noises originating from the nose landing gear (NLG) shock absorber during ground maneuvers. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections (i.e., steering checks) of the NLG shock absorber and applicable on-condition actions and limit the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️Revocation of VOR Airway & Amendment of Navigation Routes in Alaska
This action revokes Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-414 and amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-248 and T-250 in Alaska. These actions are due to the decommissioning of the Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) portion of the Gambell NDB/distance measuring equipment (DME) in Alaska.
Learn More✈️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.
Learn More✈️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.
Learn More✈️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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