Composite Russian Narrowbody Coming Along on Schedule

Russia has issued the first type certificate for the new MC-21-300 passenger aircraft to the Irkut Corporation, a part of the United Aircraft Conglomerate of Russia's Rostec State Corp. The certification proves that the MC-21 meets the requirements for the country's civil aircraft, with the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency also issuing the Design Organization Certificate to Irkut. The MC-21 could change the passenger aircraft duopoly by providing an alternative to Airbus or Boeing competition. The medium-range aircraft seats anywhere from 163 to 211 seats depending on configuration, reportedly offering longer range than competing options in Russia with its recently completed Aviadvigat

AD 2022-01-04 Prompted By An In-Flight Shutdown (IFSD) Of An Engine

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100D3 model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an engine and subsequent investigation by the manufacturer that revealed a crack in the 3rd-stage compressor wheel. This AD requires replacement of the affected 3rd-stage compressor wheel. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective February 2, 2022.