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Federal Register · September 29, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Old De Havilland planes need new inspections for cracked parts

What happened
The US aviation regulator proposes new rules for all De Havilland DHC-8 airplanes. These planes will now need regular checks for cracks and rust in specific nuts that hold the wings and tail together.
Why it matters
This is a routine safety update. When a specific part on an airplane model starts failing, regulators require all planes of that type to be inspected. This prevents accidents by catching problems before they become critical.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which will set the exact schedule for these inspections and any required repairs.
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