Federal Register #FAA-2026-7229

FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Airplanes

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory update from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (primary OEM) - C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP) and Bombardier, Inc. (referenced as previous type certificate holders) - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of maintenance or inspection programs for Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes - No specific products or part numbers are being procured; the requirement is for compliance with updated airworthiness limitations - Affects 184 U.S.-registered airplanes - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Operators must incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations as outlined in referenced documents - Strict adherence to updated safety and maintenance standards is required - References to Transport Canada AD CF202369, AD CF202567, and Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations BD5003AB481140002 - Compliance is regulatory, not a product or service purchase - Estimated average cost per operator for compliance is $7,650

Description

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-22-01, which applies to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The proposed AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations to address an unsafe condition. This action continues certain requirements from AD 2024-22-01 and adds new revisions to the maintenance or inspection program. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule by September 10, 2026.

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