✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by an investigation of an in-service hydraulic fluid leakage event that indicated the potential use of an uncalibrated torque wrench when tightening the union fittings at the pressure and return interfaces of all three rudder hydraulic power control units (PCUs). This AD requires properly torquing the rudder PCU hydraulic fittings and applying the torque seal on the rudder PCU hydraulic fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory directive imposes new compliance requirements on the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes, including ensuring proper assembly and inspection of hydraulic fittings. Non-compliance could result in safety risks and financial penalties. Businesses operating these aircraft must allocate resources for compliance.