FAA orders inspections and fire-safety fixes for Airbus A220 environmental control ducts
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This rule requires operators of Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft, commonly known as Airbus A220 variants, to inspect certain environmental control system ducts because testing found that some ducts did not meet flammability standards. If a non-compliant duct is found, operators must install a fire-resistant sleeve assembly and update the identification of ceiling panel liners. The rule also limits when affected ducts can be installed as replacement parts. Airlines and maintenance teams should plan inspections and corrective work before the July 1, 2026 effective date.
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Key Changes
- Requires inspections of affected environmental control system ducts on Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes
- Requires installation of a fire-resistant sleeve assembly if a non-compliant duct is found
- Restricts installation of affected ECS ducts as replacement parts under certain conditions
Obligations
What this law requires
Inspect affected environmental control system ducts on Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes for ducts manufactured using the non-compliant material identified in the AD.
Install a fire-resistant sleeve assembly over any affected environmental control system duct found to be non-compliant with flammability requirements.
Re-identify the ceiling panel liners after carrying out the required work on affected environmental control system ducts.
Do not install affected environmental control system ducts as replacement parts where prohibited by the AD's specified conditions.