EASA Regulations for Bombardier BD-700

76 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Bombardier BD-700.

EASA SIB CASA-2024-03

Inboard Flap Spigot Tube and Mid and Outboard Flap Corrosion

Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Alert CASA 2024-03 addresses corrosion issues affecting the inboard flap spigot tubes and the internal structure of the mid and outboard flaps on Bombardier Inc. aeroplanes models BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11. The alert highlights the need for inspections and corrective actions to mitigate corrosion risks in these specific aircraft components. It recommends incorporating related Maintenance Review Board Report and Aircraft Maintenance Manual tasks into the approved maintenance schedule.

May 13, 2024
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EASA AD CF-2024-07

Hydraulic Power — Engine Driven Pump Hydraulic Hoses Fouling with Pylon

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2024-07 addresses hydraulic power issues related to engine driven pump hydraulic hoses fouling with the pylon on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically serial numbers 60001 through 60076, 60083, 60087, and 60089. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent hydraulic hose chafing that could lead to system leaks and failures. This AD aims to maintain the integrity of hydraulic systems No. 1 and No. 2 on these aircraft.

Feb 28, 2024
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EASA AD CF-2023-65

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks (TLMC) — TLMC Manual Revision to Introduce New or Revised Tasks Affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Pitch Trim Actuator

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-65 mandates revisions to the Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) manual for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9001 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 through 60065. The directive introduces new or revised maintenance tasks affecting the Main Landing Gear (MLG), Nose Landing Gear (NLG), and Pitch Trim Actuator. These changes are required to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft models.

Oct 13, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-61

Exhaust — Thrust Reverser — Disbonded or Missing Pivot Door Seal on Fixed Structure

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-61 addresses an issue with the thrust reverser pivot door seal on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and repair of disbonded or missing pivot door seals on the fixed structure of the thrust reverser to prevent potential engine thrust loss. The affected aircraft are specific serial numbers of the Bombardier BD-700-2A12 model.

Aug 23, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-53

Electrical Power — Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) Fan Inoperative

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-53 addresses an electrical power issue related to the Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) fan on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft, serial numbers 70006 through 70166. The directive mandates corrective action to prevent overheating and potential cascading failures of TRUs. This AD ensures improved safety by requiring replacement of a specific TRU unit with an updated version that includes a corrected fan and monitoring circuit.

Jul 25, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-44

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibition in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-44 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. It updates previous directives by refining operational restrictions in U.S. airspace where 5G interference affects radio altimeters. The directive clarifies conditions under which dispatch is prohibited based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status.

Jun 30, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-45

Navigation — Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Item Prohibitions in the Presence of 5G C-Band Wireless Broadband Interference

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-45 addresses navigation Minimum Equipment List (MEL) item prohibitions related to 5G C-Band wireless broadband interference for Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aircraft. The directive updates previous restrictions on flight operations affected by 5G interference, focusing on radio altimeter performance and related MEL items. It modifies operational limitations based on aircraft radio altimeter tolerance and airport 5G deployment status in the contiguous United States.

Jun 30, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-42

Wings — Inboard Flap Seal Plate Lost or Damaged

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-42 addresses the issue of lost or damaged inboard flap seal plate assemblies on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, specifically affecting certain serial numbers. The directive mandates inspections and replacement of the flap seal plate assemblies to prevent potential in-flight detachment and subsequent aircraft damage.

Jun 20, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-36

Fire Protection — Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection of the Baggage Bay Discharge Push-Button-Annunciator Switch

The Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-36 titled 'Fire Protection — Baggage Compartment Fire Extinguishers — Inspection of the Baggage Bay Discharge Push-Button-Annunciator Switch' applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes with serial numbers 70006 through 70099. This directive mandates inspection and testing of the baggage bay discharge push-button-annunciator (PBA) switch to ensure proper electrical contact and functionality. The directive aims to prevent potential fire hazards in the baggage compartment caused by a failure of the fire extinguisher discharge system.

May 30, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-25

Doors — Passenger Door — Detent Mechanism Aircraft Maintenance Manual Procedure

Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-25 is a Canadian regulatory document addressing the passenger door detent mechanism on Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 60065. It mandates revisions to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual procedure for the functional test of the passenger door mechanism to include inspections that were previously omitted. This directive aims to enhance safety by preventing latent failures that could lead to door opening during unpressurized flight.

Apr 20, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-18

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Air Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-18 addresses the pneumatic system on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70005 and subsequent. It focuses on non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements that may have insufficient salt fill, potentially impairing hot bleed air leak detection. This directive mandates testing and replacement of affected sensing elements to ensure continued safe flight and landing.

Mar 16, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-17

Pneumatic — Non-Conforming Bleed Air Leak Detection System Sensing Elements

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-17 addresses a safety issue with non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, serial numbers 9002 through 9879, 9998, and 60001 and subsequent. The directive mandates testing and replacement of sensing elements that may have insufficient salt fill, which could impair detection of hot bleed air leaks. This AD supersedes previous directives CF-2022-38 and CF-2022-38R1 and incorporates Bombardier service bulletins for corrective actions.

Mar 9, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2023-02

Landing Gear — Nose Landing Gear — Steering Shutoff Valve Slow to Deactivate

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2023-02 addresses an issue with the nose landing gear steering shutoff valve on Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes, serial numbers 9002 through 9998 and 60001 through 60068. The directive mandates replacing the existing steering selector valve part number 23600-101 with a redesigned valve part number 23600-103 to improve response time. This AD aims to prevent runway excursions caused by slow deactivation of the steering valve under low temperature conditions.

Jan 18, 2023
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EASA AD CF-2022-60

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-44

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-60 addresses the impact of 5G C-band wireless technology interference on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and restricts the use of certain minimal equipment list (MMEL) items to mitigate radio altimeter signal disruptions caused by 5G signals. This directive aims to ensure safe aircraft operation during takeoff, approach, and landing phases in airspace where 5G C-band deployment affects radio altimeter reliability.

Nov 15, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-61

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-45

The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-61 addresses the impact of 5G C-band wireless broadband technology interference on Bombardier BD-700-2A12 aircraft. It mandates modifications to the aircraft flight manual (AFM) and restricts the use of certain minimal equipment list (MMEL) items to mitigate radio altimeter signal disruptions caused by 5G signals. This directive applies to all serial numbers of the Bombardier BD-700-2A12 model.

Nov 15, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-53

Landing Gear — Brake Control System — Uncommanded Brake Pressure due to Brake Control Unit Failure

Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-53 addresses an issue with the landing gear brake control system on Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft models. The directive targets uncommanded brake pressure caused by a failure in the Brake Control Unit (BCU), which can lead to tire bursts and braking difficulties. It mandates inspection and replacement of affected BCUs to ensure safe braking performance.

Sep 8, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-49

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance

Information Systems — Incorrect Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Wet and Contaminated Runway Stopping Distance is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CN CF-2022-49) addressing incorrect stopping distance data in the AFM for Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft. The directive mandates corrections to specific performance tables related to wet and contaminated runway landing distances. It applies to certain serial numbers of these Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 5000 models.

Sep 2, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-48

Doors — Passenger Door Functional Test Missing Certain Steps Affecting Rigging

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-48 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-2A12 aeroplanes, serial numbers 70006 through 70061. This directive addresses missing steps in the passenger door functional test that affect door rigging. It mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure proper door rigging and prevent premature cracking or in-flight door opening.

Aug 19, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-38R1

SUPERSEDED BY TCCA AD CF-2023-17

Airworthiness Directive CF-2022-38R1 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Bombardier Inc. model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aeroplanes with specific serial numbers. It addresses a safety issue involving non-conforming bleed air leak detection system sensing elements that may have insufficient salt fill, potentially preventing detection of hot bleed air leaks. The directive mandates operational restrictions and maintenance actions to mitigate the risk of undetected bleed air leaks.

Aug 11, 2022
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EASA AD CF-2022-40

Wings — Revised Non-Destructive Testing Manual Procedure for Airworthiness Limitation Task Number 57-51-00-109

Wings — Revised Non-Destructive Testing Manual Procedure for Airworthiness Limitation Task Number 57-51-00-109 is a Canadian Airworthiness Directive (CF-2022-40) affecting Bombardier Inc. BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft with specific serial numbers. It mandates the use of a revised non-destructive testing procedure to ensure proper inspection of the metal ribs at the ends of the inner, middle, and outer flaps. This directive aims to prevent undetected cracks that could lead to structural failure of the flaps.

Jul 25, 2022
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