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Federal Register · November 28, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Textron must inspect its small jets more often, or risk grounding them

What happened
The FAA wants Textron to inspect its Model 525B airplanes more frequently. This means the company must update its maintenance manuals and inspection programs to meet new safety standards.
Why it matters
Aircraft manufacturers regularly update their maintenance schedules as they learn more about how planes age. This proposed rule means Textron must formally adopt these stricter inspection intervals across its fleet of small business jets. If they don't, the FAA could ground the planes, which would be a major cost for owners and operators.
The signal
Watch for Textron's response to this proposed rule and whether the FAA issues a final rule that mandates these new inspection intervals.
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