Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing or under torqued fasteners on the slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets. This proposed AD would require a general visual inspection (GVI) of affected fasteners
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-04-29 |
| Summary | The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing or under torqued fasteners on the slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets. This proposed AD would require a general visual inspection (GVI) of affected fasteners on slat 2 cove rib 6 brackets to determine if all fasteners are installed and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. |
| Document number | 2026-08291 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08291/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes |