FAA Finalizes Rule on Fastener Inspection for Airbus Canada Planes
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The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final airworthiness directive requiring inspections of specific fasteners on certain Airbus Canada airplanes. The rule targets models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11, which were previously type-certificated by the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership.
Why it matters: This rule ensures that airplanes do not operate with weakened structural components that could lead to safety hazards like fuel leaks or loss of principal structure. While the technical details are specific, the practical impact is a mandatory check-and-repair cycle for affected aircraft to maintain airworthiness standards.
Who it affects
- Operators of Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes
This information is based on a final rule published by the Federal Aviation Administration in the Federal Register; readers should verify details against the original document before relying on it for compliance.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document