Federal Register #2026-13981

FAA Airworthiness Directive: Inspection of Fasteners on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 Aircraft

This opportunity involves a mandatory airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Bombardier BD-700-2A12 airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service, Airworthiness Products Section - OEMs and Vendors: - Bombardier, Inc. (primary OEM) - CFM International (referenced in service bulletin) - Products/Services Requested: - General visual inspection (GVI) of fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets for all affected Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft - Includes torque checks (20 to 25 lbf in.), damage inspection, repairs, and installation of new fasteners if needed - Service procedures reference Transport Canada AD CF-2025-46 and CFM Service Bulletin LEAP1A7200 048501A930AD - Estimated 36 U.S.-registered aircraft affected - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with international (Transport Canada) airworthiness directive procedures - No specific part numbers or fastener quantities provided; actions are condition-based - No requirement to report inspection results to the manufacturer - Estimated compliance cost is $425 per airplane

Description

This final rule airworthiness directive (AD) addresses missing or under-torqued fasteners on certain Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. It requires a general visual inspection of affected fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets to determine if all fasteners are installed and applicable on-condition actions. The AD aims to prevent loss of load carrying capabilities, reduced safety margins, and loss of structural redundancy. The effective date of this AD is August 14, 2026, and it is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

View original listing