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EASA Regulations for Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

105 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series).

EASA SIB CASA-2024-04

Loose Bolts and Missing Sealant at the Fuel Boost Pump Canister to Wing Rib 6 Interface

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2024-04 is a safety alert addressing the discovery of loose bolts and missing sealant at the Fuel Boost Pump Canister to Wing Rib 6 interface on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The alert highlights potential risks related to fuel leaks and corrosion due to these issues. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected aircraft models.

May 15, 2024
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EASA AD CF-2024-08

Doors — Overwing Emergency Exit Door (OWEED) Escape Slide Mechanism — Rigging Pin Left Installed

Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-08 is issued by Transport Canada concerning the Overwing Emergency Exit Door (OWEED) escape slide mechanism on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive addresses a safety issue involving rigging pins left installed in the escape slide mechanism that can prevent slide deployment. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 1, 2024
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EASA SIB CASA-2024-01

Incorrectly Installed Outflow Valve Coupling

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2024-01 is a safety alert addressing the incorrect installation of the outflow valve (OFV) coupling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The alert highlights that improper installation can damage the OFV coupling attachment points and potentially cause rapid cabin decompression. It provides guidance to owners, operators, and maintainers of these aircraft models to inspect and correct the installation as per Airbus service instructions.

Feb 23, 2024
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EASA AD CF-2023-70

Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-70 titled 'Standard Practices/Structures — Verification of Aircraft Repairs and Damage Assessments' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11 model aircraft. It mandates a review and disposition of existing structural repairs and damage assessments based on revised operational load data affecting the A220 aircraft. The directive also prohibits the use of certain previously authorized repair data for new structural repairs.

Oct 18, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-69

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations — Implementation

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-69 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates the implementation of updated Airworthiness Limitations as specified in Issue No. 017.01 of the Airbus Canada Limited Partnership AWL publication. It ensures that maintenance schedules reflect the latest mandatory maintenance tasks and limitations for continued airworthiness.

Oct 18, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-67

Electrical Cabin Systems — Lug — Improper Terminal Lug Selection

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-67 addresses improper terminal lug selection in electrical cabin systems on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and focuses on correcting terminal lug installations at lavatory and galley locations. This action aims to prevent electrical issues that could lead to false alarms and system malfunctions.

Oct 10, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-64

Fuel Distribution — Twisted Motive Flow Flexible Fuel Line

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-64 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. The directive addresses twisted Motive Flow (MF) flexible fuel lines installed in early configuration pylon to wing areas, which may cause fuel leaks and fire risks. It mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure fuel line integrity and safety.

Sep 19, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-57

Equipment / Furnishings — Emergency — Replacement and Relocation of the Wardrobe Personal Locator Beacon

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-57 addresses the replacement and relocation of the Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55003 through 55009, 55016, 55034, 55038, 55039, 55041 through 55043, and 55050 through 55055. This directive mandates modifications to the wardrobe area to install a new PLB part number 500-32-2Y-H to enhance safety. The directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427.

Jul 31, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-58

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguishing System (FIREX) — Line Fouling with Hi-Lite Fasteners

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-58 addresses fire protection concerns related to the fire extinguishing system (FIREX) on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on inspecting and correcting line fouling caused by Hi-Lite fasteners in the center mid fuselage and keel beam areas. It mandates inspections and potential repairs to ensure the cargo compartment fire extinguishing system remains fully operational.

Jul 31, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-59

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-20

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-59 addresses engine feed check valve failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates replacement of the left and right engine feed check valves to prevent fuel imbalance and potential loss of fuel flow to the engines. This directive is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427 and applies to aircraft with serial numbers 50001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A10, and 55001 and subsequent for BD-500-1A11.

Jul 27, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-54

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-69

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-54 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates updates to the aircraft maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest Airworthiness Limitations as defined in Issue No. 017.00 of the AWL publication. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with updated maintenance tasks and intervals.

Jul 19, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-52

Oxygen — Portable Oxygen Bottles — Oxygen Masks Not Connected to Oxygen Bottles After Servicing

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-52 addresses an issue with portable oxygen bottles and oxygen masks on certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It mandates inspection and correction of oxygen masks that are not connected to their respective portable oxygen bottles after maintenance. This directive ensures proper oxygen supply to cabin crew and passengers during decompression or emergency situations.

Jul 13, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-40

Equipment / Furnishings — Pilot and Co-pilot Seats — Fore/Aft Adjustment Mechanism Inoperative

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-40 addresses an issue with the fore/aft adjustment mechanism of pilot and co-pilot seats on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates corrective action to prevent seat blockage caused by a broken split pin in the seat base linkage. The affected aircraft are those with serial numbers 50010 to 50067 for the BD-500-1A10 model and 55003 to 55233, 55235, 55236, and 55238 for the BD-500-1A11 model.

Jun 14, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-39

Fuel — Distribution — Refueling Pilot Valve Fitting Interference with Rear Spar of Centre Wing Box

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-39 addresses a fuel distribution issue involving refueling pilot valve fitting interference with the rear spar of the centre wing box on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates corrective actions to prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards. It applies specifically to certain serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Jun 7, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-31

Equipment / Furnishings — Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-31 addresses the fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) installation on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and mandates changes to the ELT equipment to enhance safety. It focuses on replacing the existing ELT part number 51090170-1 with a new part number 51090130-2 to prevent fire risks associated with lithium battery thermal runaway.

May 9, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-27

Electrical System Installation — Rear Cabin — Low Clearance Condition

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-27 titled 'Electrical System Installation — Rear Cabin — Low Clearance Condition' applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 with specified serial numbers. It addresses a potential chafing issue between a power harness and the left side window shade in the rear cabin area. This directive mandates corrective action to prevent electrical system failures that could affect emergency equipment functionality.

May 5, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-28

Fire Protection — Fire Extinguisher Bottle Available Push Button Annunciators (PBAs) — Do Not Illuminate After Direct Current (DC) Bus Loss

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-28 addresses a fire protection issue in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive focuses on the fire extinguisher bottle available push button annunciators (PBAs) that fail to illuminate after a direct current (DC) bus loss, potentially misleading flight crews during engine fire events. This AD mandates a software upgrade to restore proper PBA functionality.

May 5, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2022-13R1

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-13R1 is issued by Transport Canada concerning Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive addresses non-conforming bleed leak detection system sensing elements that may have insufficient salt fill, potentially impairing the detection of hot bleed air leaks. This condition affects the safety of the aircraft by risking damage to structures and systems critical for safe flight and landing.

Apr 19, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-23

Flight Controls — Replacement of Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Upper Gimbal Bushing Flanges

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-23 mandates the replacement of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) upper gimbal bushing flanges on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these models and aims to address a potential flight control issue. The directive ensures continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Apr 11, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-24

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-34

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-24 addresses a safety issue on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. The directive mandates modification of the variable frequency generator (VFG) power-feeder harness routing to prevent chafing that could cause loss of electrical power or fire. This directive applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft and is issued under Canadian Aviation Regulation 521.427.

Apr 11, 2023
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