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Airworthiness Directives


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New NTSB Rule Requires “Immediate Reporting” of Rotor Damage

Thursday, January 21, 2010 (746 reads)

On January 7, 2010, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published a Final Rule which will become effective on March 8, 2010, and will require “immediate reporting” of certain incidents, including “damage to helicopter tail or main rotor blades, including ground damage, that requires major repair or replacement of the blade(s).”

FAA SAIB Alert - Recommendations for Rotorcraft During Icing Conditions

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 (467 reads)

As a continued emphasis item regarding loss of engine power resulting from snow or ice ingestion on turboshaft powered rotorcraft, the FAA is revising and reissuing a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB).

Full Electronic Distribution of Airworthiness Directives

Wednesday, August 05, 2009 (879 reads)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of policy change; final disposition in the Federal Register, announcing the FAA's schedule for transitioning to full electronic distribution of airworthiness directives (ADs).

Airworthiness Standards; Fire Protection

Thursday, July 30, 2009 (927 reads)

The FAA amended the airworthiness standards for issuance of original and amended aircraft engine type certificates for fire protection. The new standard, which becomes effective September 28, 2009, will change aircraft engine fire protection certification standards to update and harmonize them with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) fire protection requirements.

Robinson Helicopter Company Hot Weather Operation

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 (1198 reads)

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alerts owners and operators of the potential for fuel vapor in high ambient temperatures and altitude on Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R44 II helicopters.

Carburetor Icing Prevention

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 (1018 reads)

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is written to inform pilots of the potential hazards associated with carburetor icing.

At this time, this airworthiness concern is not considered an unsafe condition that would warrant an airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 39).

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