Federal Register #2026-06628

FAA Airworthiness Directives for Airbus Canada and Piaggio Aerospace Aircraft – Mandatory Safety Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued airworthiness directives (ADs) targeting specific aircraft models to address critical safety concerns: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (formerly C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) - Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A. - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and adjustment of tie rods supporting overhead stowage compartments on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes (affecting 80 U.S.-registered aircraft) - Part numbers: BD5001A10 and BD5001A11 - Quantity: 80 aircraft - Repetitive visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, and corrective actions for corrosion and cracks in the vertical stabilizer of Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A. Model P180 airplanes - Part number: P180 - Quantity: Not specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory inspection for proper thread engagement of tie rods and adjustment if necessary to prevent disengagement during emergency landings (Airbus models) - Repetitive and one-time NDT inspections, with corrective actions for corrosion and cracks (Piaggio model) - No procurement of new parts required; these are regulatory safety actions requiring inspection and possible adjustment or repair - Compliance procedures reference Transport Canada AD CF202511 for Airbus models - Locations: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198 - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106 - Department of Transportation Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The FAA has issued a final rule airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This AD addresses a production quality issue where tie rods supporting overhead stowage compartments in the passenger cabin may have insufficient thread engagement, posing a safety risk during emergency landings. The directive mandates inspection of the tie rods for proper thread engagement and adjustment if necessary to prevent potential injury and ensure safe evacuation. The AD is effective May 11, 2026.

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