WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule addressing an unsafe condition in certain General Electric Co. Model GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B series engines. The rule, an airworthiness directive, mandates the replacement of specific high-pressure turbine stage 1 and stage 2 disks due to a manufacturer's investigation revealing that the powder metal material used in their production was suspected to contain iron inclusion. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule with a request for comments concerning safety on hot air balloons. This directive addresses the discovery of cracks on pressure relief valve adaptors in fuel cylinders manufactured by Cameron Balloons Ltd. The airworthiness directive mandates repetitive visual checks of the pressure relief valve adaptors for cracks. Any fuel cylinder found with a cracked adaptor must be im  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule addressing a critical safety concern for specific Airbus helicopters models. This directive, prompted by a report of a sliding door detaching during flight, aims to prevent future incidents that could lead to helicopter damage or injury to those on the ground. The airworthiness directive mandates modifications to certain upper rail rollers and the installation of a warning  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule superseding a previous airworthiness directive for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes.This action addresses a critical safety concern related to variations in the microstructure of titanium threaded bolts, which could affect their fatigue characteristics. The aviation administration's new directive mandates the replacement of affected short rudder-trim con  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final amendment and final order classifying the radiological acquisition or optimization guidance system. This rule places the device into Class II, subject to special controls, aiming to ensure its safety and effectiveness while enhancing patient access to beneficial innovative devices and reducing regulatory burdens. This classification was achieved via the De Novo process,  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed several updates to its safety regulations concerning parts and accessories on commercial motor vehicles. These proposals aim to modernize existing rules, reduce regulatory burdens and clarify requirements for motor carriers and manufacturers while maintaining safety standards. Summaries of proposed rules: Auxiliary Fuel Tanks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrat  more