✈️FAA Requests Comments on Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew information collection. The collection involves Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) applicants and certificate holders. The information to be collected will be used to ensure AMTS applicants and certificate holders meet applicable requirements prior to being certificated, and on an ongoing basis following FAA certification.
Learn More✈️FAA Withdraws NPRM for Class E Airspace at Wickenburg, AZ
This action withdraws the NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 20, 2025, proposing to establish Class E airspace at Wickenburg, AZ. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of that NPRM is warranted as new airspace data has been received which significantly changes the proposed airspace. The FAA anticipates that a new NPRM will be issued separately to establish the Class E airspace at Wickenburg, AZ.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS Model Aircraft
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a heavy maintenance check that found elongation on the upper section of the vertical member's assembly at the frame (FR) 24A cargo panel sub-structure. This proposed AD would require a check for certain repairs, and as applicable, repetitive detailed visual inspections of the vertical member's upper part and the upper fittings at FR 24A in the forward cargo compartment and corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️FAA Introduces New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A109C, A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape on a batch of main rotor blades (MRBs). This AD requires repetitively tap inspecting certain MRBs and replacing those MRBs. This AD also prohibits installing those MRBs, 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 Notice
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More✈️FAA Withdraws Proposed Airspace Regulation at San Bernardino Airport
The FAA is withdrawing the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2024, which proposed to modify the Class D airspace, establish Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area, and update the administrative portion of the legal description at San Bernardino International Airport, CA (KSBD).
Learn More✈️New Class E Airspace Established at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport
This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, Pine Bluffs, WY, to support the airport's transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This airspace rule-making action enhances the safety and efficiency of IFR arrivals and departures by providing controlled airspace for instrument procedures.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More✈️Proposed Amendments to Class E Airspace in Chambersburg, PA
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface designated for Chambersburg, PA by updating the reference to the St. Thomas Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Station and Tactical Air Navigation System (VORTAC) to show it as the St. Thomas Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN). This action also proposes to update the airport coordinates and airport name for Franklin County Regional Airport. This action would support the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations in the area.
Learn More🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L helicopters. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing maintenance manual (MM) or instructions for continued airworthiness (ICAs) and the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, 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.
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