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Federal Register · July 8, 2026
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Restricted Category Model CH-47D Helicopters Noisy translates that to

Operators of specific military helicopters get more time to fix a critical part

What happened
The US aviation agency is changing safety rules for a specific military helicopter model. It requires fixing a wider range of a critical part, but gives operators more time to report these fixes.
Why it matters
Keeping older military helicopters flying means constant updates to safety rules. This change makes operators fix a specific part on more of their CH-47D helicopters. It also gives them more time to report the fixes, balancing safety with operational realities for these workhorse aircraft.
The signal
Watch for comments from helicopter operators about whether the new deadlines are realistic, or if they will ask for more time.
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