#airworthiness directive
Why The FAA’s Newest Rule Could Saddle Airlines With Billions In Costs
The FAA's new rule for the airline industry has a staggering price tag attached.
FAA Proposes Horizontal Stabilizer Examinations On Some Boeing 737 Aircraft
The FAA's proposed mandate puts thousands of aircraft at risk.
Airbus Expects Disruptions As Thousands Of A320s Need Software Updates
Intense solar radiation potentially corrupts critical flight control data, prompting urgent action.
FAA To Propose New Boeing 787 Airworthiness Directive After Uncommanded Altitude Changes
The directive could be looming for Boeing's Dreamliner fleet after unexpected altitude shifts.
FAA Raises Concern Regarding Overheat Risk On Boeing 757s Powered By Rolls-Royce Engines
A new airworthiness directive has been issued for this problem.
FAA Mandates Landing Gear Checks On Boeing 767s To Prevent Collapse
It applies to 574 US-registered B767s, which include 767-200s, 767-300s, and 767-300 Freighters.
FAA Proposes Checks Of Pilot Seats On Boeing 767 Planes
The directive aims to prevent uncontrolled seat movement during critical phases of flight.
EASA Calls For Check Of Airbus A380 Landing Gear Cracked Sealant
The directive for the Airbus A380, effective July 30, mandated inspections within six months.
FAA Publishes New AD On 737 MAX 8 & MAX 9 Electrical Fault As Watchdog Calls For Fleet Grounding
In The Foundation for Aviation Safety's opinion, the continuous electrical problems of the Boeing 737 MAX warrants the g...
FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions
The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996.
EASA Targets Oldest Airbus A380s For Wing Crack Inspections
Following the discovery of unexpected cracks in the Airbus A380 wings, the EASA has issued another proposed airworthines...
EASA Wants Airbus A350 Engine Cover Anti-Icing System Checks
The affected parts on the Airbus A350's nacelles were found during maintenance.
When Immediate Action Is Required: 5 Things You Need To Know About Emergency Airworthiness Directives
There are some key differences between regular airworthiness directives and emergency directives.
EASA Warns Of Potential Airbus A380 Fuselage Gaps
For now, no Airbus A380 frames have accumulated enough flight hours or flight cycles to warrant inspections.
Are Military Aircraft Subjected To Airworthiness Directives Like Airliners?
While military aircraft's continuous airworthiness is a concern for authorities, these concerns are not available to the...
5 Things You Might Not Know About Airworthiness Directives
Each regulator publishes hundreds of directives annually, which includes plenty of interesting tidbits of information.
Airworthiness Directives: The Most Important Ones Of 2023
While regulators have published hundreds of airworthiness directives (AD) throughout the year, some addressed major safe...
Boeing 747 Lightning Protection Must Be Inspected Due To Fast Degradation
All Boeing 747s will be required to have their fuel tank lightning protection features inspected following reports of cr...
Airbus Investigating After Incidents Where A350s Lower Altitude Unprompted
Airbus is currently investigating a repeating issue where A350s make unprompted altitude changes.
What's The Latest With The Grounding Of The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress?
The FAA released an airworthiness directive grounding the plane in May this year.