Federal Register #2026-10271

FAA Airworthiness Directive: Maintenance for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Baggage Door Fittings

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes to address safety concerns related to baggage door stop fittings. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service, Compliance & Airworthiness Division - Department of Transportation - OEM Highlight: - Bombardier, Inc. is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance service: Torque check and, if necessary, re-torque, re-install, or replace bolts and nuts securing baggage door stop fittings - Applies to 45 U.S.-registered Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft - No specific part numbers or hardware quantities provided; focus is on maintenance actions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with procedures specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-28 - Actions must be completed within the timeframes specified by Transport Canada, and before further flight if issues are found - Estimated compliance cost per aircraft is up to $876 - FAA or Transport Canada approval required for alternative methods of compliance - Regulatory Authorities: - FAA (U.S.) and Transport Canada (Canada) - Places of Performance and Key Locations: - FAA Airworthiness Products Section, Des Moines, WA - U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, Washington, DC - Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, Nepean, Ontario, Canada

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This directive addresses unsafe conditions caused by improper torque on baggage door stop fittings due to inappropriate tooling. It requires performing torque checks and corrective actions such as re-torquing, re-installing, or replacing affected bolts and nuts to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential cabin depressurization. The directive is effective June 26, 2026, and applies to 45 airplanes of U.S. registry.

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