FAA Asks Public to Comment on Airplane Repair Form Again

2026-08943 — Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility

The FAA is proposing new rules to keep drones away from certain important fixed sites like power plants or airports to keep everyone safe and secure. If you own or operate one of these sites, you can request a drone flight restriction zone to protect your property and people nearby. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, and these changes could affect drone pilots and site operators, but no big costs are expected.

2026-11178 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

If you fly an Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B, listen up! The FAA says you need to test the emergency beacon batteries and check the ropes connecting them to the life-raft system to keep everyone safe. Starting July 9, 2026, you’ll have to fix or replace parts if tests fail, and you can’t install certain parts unless they meet new rules—so plan for some quick checks and possible costs.

2026-11218 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

If you fly or maintain Airbus A330-841 and -941 planes, listen up! The FAA wants to update safety rules by requiring software updates and new checks on engine parts to keep flights safe. These changes replace some old fixes and must be done soon, but they’ll help avoid costly problems down the line.

2026-11179 — Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines

If you own or operate Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 engines, get ready for new safety checks starting July 9, 2026. The FAA updated the rules to add on-wing inspections and adjust shop inspection intervals to catch cracks or leaks early. These changes help keep engines safe but might mean some extra inspection time and costs.

2026-11216 — Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

If you own or operate a Dassault Falcon 7X airplane, listen up! The FAA found a problem where some wing parts didn’t extend properly during landing, and the plane didn’t warn the pilots. Starting July 9, 2026, you’ll need to update your plane’s software and flight manual to fix this, keeping flights safer without breaking the bank.

2026-11205 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Medical Standards and Certification

The FAA is renewing its approval to collect medical info from pilots applying for medical certificates, which helps make sure they’re fit to fly. Pilots and applicants must keep providing this info, and the FAA wants your feedback by August 3, 2026. This process keeps flying safe without adding extra costs or delays.

Previous: 2026-11137 — Arizona Public Service Company; Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses

Arizona Public Service Company wants to transfer part ownership of the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant to new companies after a big merger deal. This change affects the plant’s licenses and needs approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. If you want to speak up or ask questions, you’ve got until late June or early July 2026 to do it—no money changes announced yet, just a license shuffle.

Next: 2026-11139 — TNW Corporation-Continuance in Control Exemption-Northeast Texas Railway Company

TNW Corporation is keeping control of Northeast Texas Railway Company as it becomes a new Class III rail carrier, taking over a 65.59-mile rail line in Texas. This change starts June 18, 2026, and won’t cost extra or affect big railroads or workers’ job protections. It’s a smooth switch that keeps local trains running without a hitch!