✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Falcon 7X
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-12-10, which applies to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. AD 2022-12-10 requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide emergency procedures for inconsistent or unreliable flight data, emergency and abnormal operations procedures for the generic input/output (GEN I/O) internal module failure, and emergency procedures for additional information. AD 2022-12-10 also requires revising the existing minimum equipment list (MEL) for the multi-function probe heating, air data, and inertial reference systems. Since the FAA issued AD 2022-12-10, the manufacturer developed modifications that fix a weak point in the avionics architecture. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2022-12-10 and would remove certain airplanes from the applicability. This proposed AD would also require modification of the avionics system and related revisions to the existing AFM and MEL. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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🚁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🚁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✈️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.
Learn More✈️FAA Class D and E Airspace Amendments for Dover, DE
This action amends the Class D airspace at Dover Air Force Base (AFB) due to the currently designated airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. Additionally, this action establishes Class E surface airspace and revokes the Class E surface extension airspace extending upward from the surface above Dover AFB, Dover, DE, due to the airspace no longer meeting the specifications of its current designation. This action also amends the boundaries of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 ft that no longer meets the requirements for its specific designation due to the amendment or cancellation of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures. This action also updates the coordinates for Dover AFB, Dover, DE, Delaware Airpark, Dover, DE, and the Dover TACAN.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D and E5 Airspace Over Kinston, NC
This rule amends the Class D airspace at Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Airport, Kinston, NC, by updating the airport reference point (ARP) coordinates. Additionally, this rule amends Class E airspace at Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Airport, Kinston, NC, due to the currently designated airspace no longer meeting the requirements of its designation. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of IFR operations in the area for existing instrument approaches.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Protection for Aviation Safety Data from Disclosure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to designate safety and security information, reports, data, and work products provided to the FAA from the U.S. Aviation Safety Team (USAST) and its membership as protected from public disclosure. The FAA is authorized to protect voluntarily provided safety and security information from disclosure. This proposed designation is intended to encourage the sharing of information between the FAA and the aviation industry during the discovery of system-level safety issues in the National Airspace System (NAS) and the development and implementation of safety enhancements to address these issues. The voluntarily provided information described in this proposed designation is critical to the FAA's safety mission because it supports a proactive and collaborative, data-driven strategy to reduce the risk of fatal and non-fatal accidents.
Learn More✈️Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Aviation FALCON 2000EX
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the incorrect installation of the very high frequency omnidirectional range and localizer (VOR/LOC) antenna coupler. This AD requires implementing an operational limitation for Category (CAT) II and CAT III approaches, inspecting the VOR/LOC antenna coupler, and reinstalling the VOR/LOC antenna coupler if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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