EASA AD CF-2026-40
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks – New and Revised Airworthiness Limitations Tasks
Summary
Airworthiness Directive CF-2026-40 is issued by Transport Canada and applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP) aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This directive mandates compliance with new and revised airworthiness limitations tasks related to time limits and maintenance checks to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive updates the mandatory maintenance requirements for these aircraft models to maintain safety standards.
What Changed
CF-2026-40 introduces new and more restrictive airworthiness limitation tasks for the BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft models. It requires operators to complete these updated tasks within specified thresholds, repeat intervals, or discard times as outlined in the latest ACLP AWL publication Issue No. 020.00 dated 18 June 2026. The directive also allows compliance with later approved revisions of the AWL affecting these tasks.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it enforces updated maintenance standards that directly impact aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. Operators and maintenance organizations must adhere to these new limitations to avoid unsafe conditions and potential regulatory violations. Compliance ensures the aircraft remain airworthy and meet Transport Canada's continuing airworthiness requirements.
What To Do
Operators of BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 aircraft must review and implement the new and more restrictive airworthiness limitation tasks as specified in ACLP AWL publication BD500-3AB48-11400-02 Issue No. 020.00. These tasks must be completed within the defined thresholds, repeat intervals, or discard times. Compliance is required by the effective date of 2026-09-11, and adherence to any later approved revisions of the AWL is also acceptable.
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