FAA Warns of Boeing 767 Gear Collapse Risk
Agency is requiring inspections for the aircraft’s landing gear.
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Airworthiness Directive Issued for Robinson Helicopters
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for certain Robinson Helicopter models because of problems in the field involving the tip cap of the tail rotor blade.
Boeing Drops 737 Max 7 Exemption Request
An outstanding AD on the Max 7 engine inlet deicing remains an issue.
FAA Grounds B-17s Through Airworthiness Directive
The agency’s ‘interim AD’ cites issues with the iconic World War II airplane’s wing spars.
Helicopter Industry Group Urges FAA To Use Caution With 5G NPRM
New federal rulemaking taking aim at potential 5G interference of helicopter radio altimeters should balance safety and operations, according to Helicopter Association International.
FAA Issues AD on Vision Jet for CAPS Autopilot Function
The autopilot improperly engaged as a part of an automated process that precedes a deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.
Crankshaft Counterweights and the Potential for Catastrophic Failure
The discovery of a potential crankshaft flaw in some Continental engines highlights why they must function properly.
Potential Crankshaft Flaw Prompts FAA To Issue Continental Engine AD
The airworthiness directive effectively grounds roughly 1,632 aircraft registered in the U.S. immediately, according to the FAA.
Airlines Have Until 2024 To Make 5G Upgrades Under FAA AD
The proposed airworthiness directive would require passenger and cargo aircraft in the U.S. be equipped with 5G C-Band tolerant altimeters by next February.
FAA Calls for Immediate Inspections of DHC-3 Seaplane Stabilizers
FAA’s airworthiness directive for DHC-3 Otter aircraft is the second to be issued by the agency since a September crash near Seattle killed 10.
