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Federal Register · April 21, 2026
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Regional jets need new bolts in their tail fins, not just inspections

What happened
The US aviation regulator is tightening rules for certain regional jets. Airlines must now replace specific bolts in the horizontal tail stabilizer, instead of just checking them repeatedly.
Why it matters
Airlines operating these regional jets now face a mandatory hardware replacement, not just a recurring inspection. This shifts the cost from ongoing labor to a one-time part and installation. It also means the regulator believes the original design or maintenance schedule was insufficient to prevent a potential failure.
The signal
Watch for similar directives on other aircraft models or components, indicating a broader shift from inspection-based maintenance to mandatory part replacement.
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