EASA Regulations for Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

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

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SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-34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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EASA AD CF-2023-15

Flight Controls — Electrical Rigging Confirmation and Surface Travel Check of Primary Flight Control Surfaces

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-15 addresses the electrical rigging confirmation and surface travel check of primary flight control surfaces on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates updated maintenance procedures to ensure accurate positioning of flight controls following electrical rigging. It applies to all serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 6, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-12

Engine — Dispatch Restriction to Prevent No. 3 Bearing Failure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-12 is an urgent directive addressing engine dispatch restrictions to prevent No. 3 bearing failures on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It targets Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines with suspected defective No. 3 bearings from a specific manufacturing batch. The directive prohibits operation of affected aircraft if certain engine fault messages related to oil debris or bearing issues are displayed until inspections and debris removal are completed.

Feb 24, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-08

Equipment / Furnishings — Connector Not To Specification — Emergency Power Supply Unit

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-08 addresses a manufacturing defect in the electrical connectors of Emergency Power Supply Units (EPSU) on Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 55071 to 55074. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure proper connector locking and prevent loss of emergency lighting. This directive applies specifically to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft formerly known as Bombardier Inc. models.

Feb 14, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2023-04

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-54

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-04 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11, including serial numbers 5R0001 and 55001 and subsequent. This directive mandates the incorporation of updated Airworthiness Limitations into the maintenance schedules of these aircraft to ensure continued airworthiness. It supersedes a previous directive and introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements.

Feb 6, 2023

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EASA AD CF-2022-70

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2025-24

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-70 addresses fuel distribution issues on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It mandates inspections and operational checks of motive flow fuel-feed tubes inside the fuel tank to prevent fuel imbalance caused by mechanical wear at bonding clamp and clamp block locations. This directive applies to specific serial numbers starting from 50001 for BD-500-1A10 and 55001 for BD-500-1A11 models.

Dec 22, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-67

Equipment/Furnishings — Vibration on Fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter Antenna

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-67 addresses vibration issues on the fuselage and Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) antenna for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 equipped with Gogo 2Ku antenna radomes P/N P23743-605 or P/N P23743-606. This directive mandates replacement and inspection of the ELT antenna to prevent failures caused by vibration loads from air vortices. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and aims to maintain aircraft safety and structural integrity.

Dec 8, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-65

Flight Controls — Reversion to Flight Control Direct Mode

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-65 addresses a flight control system issue on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models equipped with the CAT IIIB Autoland option. This directive mandates a software update to the primary flight control computer (PFCC) to prevent unintended reversion to direct flight control mode during instrument landing system (ILS) approaches. The update improves flight safety by ensuring stable autopilot operation during critical landing phases.

Nov 24, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-64

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2024-36

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-64 is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It addresses the risk of inadvertent autopilot engagement during takeoff, which can lead to premature rotation and potential loss of control. The directive mandates amendments to the Airplane Flight Manual to include warnings about autopilot use during takeoff.

Nov 18, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-58

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-04

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-58 is a regulatory document issued by Transport Canada that applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. It mandates updates to the approved maintenance schedules to incorporate the latest airworthiness limits and maintenance tasks as specified in the Airbus Canada publication edition 015.00. This directive ensures continued compliance with safety standards for these aircraft types.

Oct 13, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-51

Equipment / Furnishings — Overwing Emergency Exit Door Escape Line - Inspection / Re-routing

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-51 is an official regulatory document addressing the overwing emergency exit door (OWEED) escape line on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 aircraft, serial numbers 50010 through 50017 and 50020 through 50023. The directive mandates inspection and correction of the escape line routing to ensure proper functionality during emergency egress. This directive applies specifically to certain Bombardier Inc. model BD-500-1A10 aeroplanes.

Aug 31, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2021-22R1

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-66

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-22R1 addresses corrosion issues on the main landing gear (MLG) lower spindle pin of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections and necessary repairs or replacements to prevent potential failure of this critical structural component. It applies to all serial numbers of the specified aircraft models.

May 16, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-23

Equipment / Furnishings — Removal of Inflation Valve Safety Pin from Passenger and Service Door Escape Slides

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-23 is an emergency directive addressing the removal of the inflation valve safety pin from passenger and service door escape slides 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 ensure proper deployment of escape slides during emergency evacuations. The directive mandates inspection and removal of the safety pin from the nitrogen bottles of forward and aft passenger and service door escape slides.

Apr 22, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-18

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2022-58

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-18 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes Model BD-500-1A10 (serial numbers R50001 and subsequent) and Model BD-500-1A11 (serial numbers 55001 and subsequent). This directive mandates the incorporation of updated Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) from Issue No. 014.00 into the approved maintenance schedules for these aircraft models. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with the latest maintenance tasks and limitations.

Apr 21, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-11

Engine — Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Normal and Non-Normal Procedures — Erroneous Uncontrolled High Thrust Detection

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-11 is issued by Transport Canada and addresses erroneous uncontrolled high thrust detection in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. This directive mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) normal and non-normal procedures to mitigate the risk of dual engine automatic shutdown upon landing caused by abrupt thrust lever movements above 16,000 feet. The directive supersedes a previous AD and introduces final procedural changes to enhance flight safety.

Mar 18, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-08

Fuel - Fuel Distribution — Fuel Feed System Damage

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-08 addresses fuel feed system damage in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for mechanical wear on engine fuel feed system tubes and connections to prevent fuel imbalance and operational issues. It applies to aircraft with specific serial numbers and references ACLP Service Bulletin BD500-282006 for inspection procedures.

Mar 4, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-04

Fuselage — Painted Radome Diverter Strips

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-04 addresses the issue of painted radome lightning diverter strips on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership model BD-500-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 55070, 55075, 55080, 55084, 55085, 55096, and 55099. The directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the radome to ensure lightning protection effectiveness. This directive aims to maintain the safety and airworthiness of affected aircraft by preventing lightning damage to critical avionics.

Feb 16, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2022-01

Placards and Markings — Elevator and Rudder Surface Rigging Inaccuracy Resulting from Flight Control Decal Positional Offset

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-01 addresses issues related to placards and markings on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. The directive focuses on inaccuracies in elevator and rudder surface rigging caused by positional offsets of flight control decals. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models and mandates inspection and corrective maintenance actions.

Jan 12, 2022

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EASA AD CF-2021-50

Fuel — Distribution — Fuel Pressure Switch Missing Lockwire

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2021-50 addresses missing lockwire on fuel pressure switches in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates inspections, torquing, and installation of lockwire on fuel pressure switches located on AC boost pump cartridges and engine feed pressure switches to prevent fuel leaks and fire hazards. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Dec 22, 2021

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