FAA proposes inspection rule for certain Bombardier BD-700-2A12 airplanes
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The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier BD-700-2A12 airplanes because some fasteners on a slat bracket were found missing or not tightened properly. Operators would have to inspect the affected fasteners, confirm they are installed and properly torqued, and take corrective action if damage or missing parts are found. This matters for U.S. operators of 36 aircraft in the current estimate. The rule is meant to reduce the risk of weakened structural support and loss of safety margin. Comments are due by June 15, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Requires a visual inspection of fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets on certain Bombardier BD-700-2A12 airplanes.
- If fasteners are missing, improperly torqued, or the bracket is damaged, operators must take specific corrective actions before further flight.
- Adopts Transport Canada AD CF-2025-46 by reference, but removes the reporting requirement to the manufacturer.
Obligations
What this law requires
Operators of affected Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes must comply with the inspection and any corrective actions specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-46, as incorporated by reference in the FAA AD, within the specified compliance times.
Operators of affected Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes must comply with the inspection and any follow-up actions specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-46, as incorporated by reference in this FAA proposal, within the applicable compliance times.
Operators must perform a general visual inspection of the affected fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets to determine whether all fasteners are installed.
Operators must perform a general visual inspection of the affected fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets to determine whether all fasteners are installed and properly configured.
If fasteners are installed, operators must ensure they are torqued to 20 to 25 lbf-in before further flight.