EASA Regulations for Bombardier BD-700

79 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bombardier BD-700.

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EASA SIB CASA-2026-02

Mar 18, 2026

Insufficient Clearance Between Engine Fuel-Feed Line and Collector Tank Upper Skin Stringer

The Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2026-02 addresses an insufficient clearance issue between the engine fuel-feed line and the upper skin stringer of the right-hand side collector tank on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This safety alert raises awareness of the potential risk of sparks inside the collector tank due to this clearance issue and recommends corrective actions. The alert applies specifically to BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes with serial numbers 70006 through 70133, 70135 through 70144, and 70153.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bombardier BD-7002A12

EASA SIB CASA-2026-01

Feb 26, 2026

Spoiler Spigot Shim Missing at Multifunction Spoiler Actuator Installation

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2026-01 addresses a missing spoiler spigot shim issue during the multifunction spoiler (MFS) actuator installation on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 (Global 7500) aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70133 and 70135 through 70158. The alert highlights the use of contour sealant pads instead of the required metallic shims, which can lead to increased stress and potential structural failure of the spoiler spigot brackets.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2026-02

Jan 16, 2026

Fuselage Structure — Aft Pressure Bulkhead Stiffener Found Cracked

EASA Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-02 is issued for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 9002 through 9198 with some exceptions. It addresses cracks found in the aft pressure bulkhead stiffener, part number GD233-1520, caused by missing attachment fasteners. This directive mandates inspections and repairs to ensure structural integrity of the fuselage.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-56

Nov 20, 2025

Equipment/Furnishings — Structural Degradation of Galley Panel Assemblies

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-56 addresses structural degradation issues in galley panel assemblies on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70215. The directive mandates inspections for corrosion and water damage on specific galley panels due to reports of corrosion caused by water ingress from missing silicone sealant. This AD aims to ensure the structural integrity of galley panels and occupant safety during high load events.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-57

Nov 20, 2025

Stabilizers — Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edge Missing Clad Material

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-57 addresses an issue with Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 70153 and 70160 through 70189. The directive concerns missing clad material on the vertical stabilizer leading edge, which can lead to corrosion and potential loss of structural integrity. It mandates inspections and protective coatings until the affected part is replaced.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2023-38R1

Nov 20, 2025

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks — Introduction & Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-38R1 is a Canadian regulatory update affecting Bombardier Inc. BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 70005 through 70150. This directive introduces revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations (AWL) related to time limits and maintenance checks, ensuring continued airworthiness through updated maintenance requirements. It mandates compliance with the latest AWL Issue No. 017 as approved by Transport Canada.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-53

Nov 10, 2025

Flight Controls — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Approach Speed Adder and Landing Distance Factors for SLAT FAIL (Caution) Crew-Alerting System (CAS) Message Non-Normal Procedure

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-53 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, including Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 6000, Global 5000, and related variants. This directive addresses incorrect approach speed adders and landing distance factors in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) related to the SLAT FAIL (Caution) Crew-Alerting System (CAS) message non-normal procedure. The directive mandates updates to the AFM to ensure safe flight operations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2024-22R1

Nov 10, 2025

Navigation — Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP-AR) Approach Vertical Deviation

The Navigation — Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP-AR) Approach Vertical Deviation Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-22R1 applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70005 through 70193. This directive addresses vertical deviation issues during RNP-AR approaches caused by partial engine thrust loss under certain conditions. It mandates updates to the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure safe approach containment and obstacle clearance.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-50

Oct 13, 2025

Flight Controls — Roll Control Input-Modules (RCIMs) Incorrect Installation

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-50 addresses incorrect installation of Roll Control Input-Modules (RCIMs) on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60184. This directive mandates compliance with updated Aircraft Maintenance Manual procedures and requires replacement and testing of certain RCIM part numbers to ensure proper roll control function and prevent loss of aircraft control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-49

Oct 13, 2025

Wings — Low Clearance Between Fuel Vent Tube Installation and Surrounding Systems and Structures in Right Wing

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-49 addresses low clearance issues between the fuel vent tube installation and surrounding systems in the right wing of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70005 through 70179. The directive mandates corrective actions to prevent potential ignition sources in the fuel tank caused by lightning strikes. It requires compliance with Bombardier Service Bulletin 700-57-7537 Revision No. 01 or later approved revisions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-46

Sep 9, 2025

Wings — Missing or Under Torqued Fasteners on Slat 2 Cove Rib 6 Bracket

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-46 addresses missing or under torqued fasteners on the slat 2 cove rib 6 bracket of Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70089 and 70091. This directive mandates inspection and correction of fasteners on both left-hand and right-hand side brackets to ensure structural integrity. The directive is effective from 16 September 2025.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-40

Aug 22, 2025

Electrical Power — Protective Film Cover on Secondary Power Distribution Assemblies (SPDA) not Removed

The Electrical Power — Protective Film Cover on Secondary Power Distribution Assemblies (SPDA) not Removed, Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-40, applies to Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft with serial numbers 70055 to 70129, 70133, and 70135. This directive addresses the issue of a protective red film potentially left on SPDA units 1 and 2, which can impair cooling and lead to overheating and failure of the electrical power modules. The directive mandates inspection and removal of the protective film to ensure safe aircraft operation.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-41

Aug 22, 2025

Equipment/Furnishings — Seats — Missing Loctite

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-41 addresses a safety issue involving missing Loctite on seat frame assemblies in Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BD-700-1A11, and BD-700-2A12 aircraft. The directive mandates corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of seat belt anchor points and backrest locking mechanisms. This AD applies to specific serial numbers of these Bombardier models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-39

Aug 8, 2025

Wings — Oversized Holes in Rib 6

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-39 addresses an issue with oversized holes in rib 6 of the wings on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 70042 through 70074, 70079, and 70080. The directive mandates inspection and potential rework of fasteners and fastener holes to ensure structural integrity. This AD aims to prevent fuel leakage and potential structural failure due to cracks in the wing rib shear-ties.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-28

Jun 20, 2025

Doors — Baggage Doorstop Fittings — Improperly Torqued Bolts

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-28 addresses improperly torqued bolts on baggage doorstop fittings for Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 60057, 60058, 60060 through 60063, and 60065 through 60121. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure the structural integrity of these fittings. This AD aims to prevent potential fitting failures that could lead to cabin depressurization.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-15

Mar 10, 2025

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-15 titled 'Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference' applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes. It addresses the risks of interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations on aircraft radio altimeters, which are critical for safe landing operations. This directive establishes operational prohibitions related to MEL items when flying in Canadian airspace to mitigate these interference risks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-13

Mar 10, 2025

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference

The Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions when Operating in Canada due to 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band) Wireless Broadband Interference is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CN CF-2025-13) that applies specifically to Bombardier Inc. BD-700-2A12 aircraft. It addresses the risks of interference to aircraft radioaltimeters caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.45 to 3.98 GHz frequency range. The directive prohibits the use of certain MEL items during flights in Canadian airspace to mitigate safety risks associated with radioaltimeter signal disruption.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-03

Jan 15, 2025

Indicating / Recording Systems — Unsecured Maintenance Ports

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-03 addresses unsecured maintenance ports on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, including Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000, and Global 6500 variants. This directive mandates the installation of locking features on network interfaces to prevent unauthorized physical access. It applies to specific serial numbers as identified in Bombardier Service Bulletins.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-02

Jan 15, 2025

Oxygen — Therapeutic Oxygen Hoses — Inadequate clearance from Electrical Harness

Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-02 addresses inadequate clearance between therapeutic oxygen hoses and electrical harnesses on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 aeroplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent potential damage that could impair the firewall hydraulic shutoff valve. The affected aircraft include various serial numbers of the BD-700-1A10 Global Express, Global XRS, Global 6000, and Global 6500 models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700

EASA AD CF-2025-01

Jan 15, 2025

Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — Mid-Life - Airworthiness Limitations (AWL)

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2025-01 issued by Transport Canada mandates updated time limits and maintenance checks for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models, including Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 6000, Global 5000, and Global 5000 featuring GVFD. This directive addresses mid-life airworthiness limitations as specified in the updated TLMC manual revisions. It ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing compliance with revised inspection intervals and maintenance tasks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Bombardier BD-700