Old Argentine crop dusters must now be inspected for cracks and rust

The US aviation regulator proposes new rules for specific models of LAVIA ARGENTINA S.A. airplanes. Owners must now inspect the wing spars for corrosion and cracks, and repair or replace them if problems are found.

This is a routine safety update for a specific type of older aircraft, mostly used for agricultural spraying. It means that owners of these planes will face new maintenance costs. The FAA issues these directives regularly to address known safety issues in aging aircraft fleets.