EASA Regulations for Airbus BD-500 (A220 Series)

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

EASA AD CF-2020-04

Fuel — Accumulation of Electrostatic Charge Inside the Fuel Tank During Refueling

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2020-04 addresses the risk of electrostatic charge accumulation inside the fuel tank during refueling on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates modifications to the center wing box fuel line coupling to prevent potential fuel tank ignition. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Mar 16, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2018-15R1

Cargo and Accessory Compartment — Dislodged Forward and Aft Cargo Compartment Blow-Out Panels

Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-15R1 addresses the issue of dislodged forward and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels on Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aeroplanes, specifically models BD-500-1A10 (serial numbers 50001 through 50017) and BD-500-1A11 (serial numbers 55001 through 55044) equipped with certain blow-out panel part numbers. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent openings that could compromise fire suppression in cargo compartments. It supersedes the earlier AD CF-2018-15 and introduces redesigned cargo compartment panels as a terminating action.

Jan 13, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2019-19R1

Fuel Distribution - Fuel Feed Tube Damage at Bonding Clamp Location Inside the Fuel Tank

Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-19R1 addresses fuel feed tube damage at the bonding clamp location inside the fuel tanks of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft. This directive mandates inspections and modifications to prevent fuel tube failure that could cause fuel imbalance or engine shutdown. It applies to specific serial numbers of these aircraft models.

Nov 4, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2019-37

SUPERSEDED BY CANADIAN AD CF-2020-41

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-37 is an emergency directive affecting Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1524G, PW1521G-3, or PW1524G-3 engines. It introduces new operating limitations in the Aircraft Flight Manual to address engine in-flight shutdowns reported on these models. The directive mandates limiting engine N1 settings to 94% above 29,000 feet to prevent potential uncontained engine failures.

Oct 28, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11

EASA AD CF-2019-14R1

SUPERSEDED BY TRANSPORT CANADA AD CF-2020-25

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2019-14R1 is an amendment to the previous directive CF-2019-14, applicable to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates the incorporation of updated airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks as specified in the June 6, 2019 edition 009.00 of the CSALP airworthiness limitations publication. It ensures that operators maintain compliance with Transport Canada's approved maintenance schedules for these aircraft models.

Sep 12, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus BD-500 (A220 Series)Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11