✈️FAA Amendment of Class E Airspace in Austin and Surrounding Areas
This action corrects a typographic 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✈️Airworthiness Directive for ATR72 Airplanes by FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the main landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pin being ruptured. This AD requires replacing affected parts and prohibits the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️Airworthiness Directive for ATR Airplanes Requiring Probe Replacement
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 and Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the insufficient accuracy of a certain Angle of Attack (AoA) probe at low airspeeds which could lead to a delayed activation of the stick pusher in a flaps-extended configuration. This AD requires replacing each affected part with a serviceable part, and also prohibits the installation of affected parts, 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 Issues Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 Maintenance
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-11- 08, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes. AD 2023-11-08 required maintenance actions, including a high-pressure valve (HPV) seal integrity test, repetitive replacement of the HPV clips, revision of the existing airplane flight manual (AFM), and implementation of updates to the FAA-approved operator's minimum equipment list (MEL). This AD was prompted by the determination that the replacement intervals required by AD 2023-11-08 must be reduced to address the unsafe condition. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2023-11-08. This AD also reduces the HPV clip replacement intervals, requires an additional revision of the existing AFM for certain airplanes, and limits the installation of HPV clips, 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 Proposes Amendment of RNAV Routes in Eastern United States
This action proposes to amend United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64 and T-414, and establish RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A321 Models
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-14-14, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2017-14-14 requires repetitive inspections for cracking in the cabin floor beam junction at certain fuselage frame locations, and repair if necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2017-14-14, further analysis determined that the compliance times for the inspections must also be based on flight hours. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2017-14-14, and would require revised compliance times and add a provision for optional modifications, 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 Corrects RNAV Routes in Eastern US for Aviation Compliance
This action corrects a final rule published by the FAA in the Federal Register on February 3, 2025, that establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-553 and amends RNAV Routes T-356, T-358, and T-479 in the eastern United States. This action adds the Martinsburg, WV (MRB), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/ Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) to the route description of RNAV Route T-356.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that very high frequency (VHF) radio frequencies transfer between the active and standby windows of the tuning control panel (TCP) without flightcrew input. The uncommanded frequency changes could result in missed communications between the flightcrew and Air Traffic Control. This proposed AD would require updating the TCP operational software (OPS) and performing a software configuration check. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚀FAA Notice on Commercial Space Transportation 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 will determine if applicant proposals for conducting commercial space launches can be accomplished according to regulations issued by the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. The Federal Register notice with a 60- day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on June 24, 2024. The Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984, as recodified, requires certain data be provided in applying for a license to conduct commercial space launch activities. These data are required to demonstrate to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST), that a license applicant's proposed activities meet applicable public safety, national security, and foreign policy interests of the United States.
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of significant wear of the control rod assembly and pitch link assembly spherical bearings. This proposed AD would require measuring the radial play of certain control rod assembly and pitch link assembly spherical bearings, reporting the results, and depending on the results, taking corrective action. These actions are specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing certain control rod assemblies and pitch link assemblies unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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