FAAFinal Rule

Airworthiness Directives: Deutsche Aircraft GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by 328 Support Services GmbH; AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Airplanes

Transportation

Summary

The FAA is issuing safety requirements for certain commercial aircraft manufactured by Deutsche Aircraft and its predecessor companies to ensure they remain safe to fly. This regulation requires specific inspections and maintenance procedures to address potential safety issues that could affect passenger and crew safety.

Key Points

  • 1The regulation applies to specific airplane models previously made by Deutsche Aircraft, 328 Support Services, AvCraft Aerospace, Fairchild Dornier, and Dornier Luftfahrt
  • 2Airlines and aircraft owners operating these planes must follow new inspection and maintenance procedures to keep the aircraft airworthy and safe
  • 3The FAA determined these safety measures are necessary to address identified problems or risks with these particular aircraft models
  • 4Airlines must comply with these requirements before continuing to operate affected aircraft, or they cannot legally fly them
  • 5This is part of the FAA's ongoing responsibility to maintain aviation safety standards for all commercial aircraft in U.S. airspace

Impact Assessment

If you are an aircraft operator or maintenance provider, this means you must perform specific inspections and maintenance procedures on affected Deutsche Aircraft models to ensure continued airworthiness and safe operations.

Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope

International

Compliance Cost

Significant

Who is Affected
ManufacturersTransportation Companies

Key Dates

Published

July 30, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
14 CFR Part 3914 CFR Part 21

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.