FAA proposes wiring harness fix for certain Airbus A220 aircraft
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The proposal would require certain Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes, commonly known as Airbus A220 models, to modify the installation of a hydraulic motor pump wiring harness. The issue is a low-clearance condition between the harness and the aircraft structure in the aft fuselage. Airlines and maintenance teams operating affected aircraft would need to apply the required modification if the rule is finalized. Comments are due by August 13, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Would create a new FAA airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft
- Would require modification of the hydraulic motor pump wiring harness installation
- Opens a public comment period ending August 13, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties that choose to submit comments on the proposed AD must ensure the FAA receives those comments by the stated comment deadline.
If the proposed AD is finalized, operators of affected Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes would be required to modify the hydraulic motor pump wiring harness installation to address low clearance in the aft fuselage.