FAA Spots Oops in Jet Manual, Pilots Must Update
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly Bombardier BD-700-1A10 or BD-700-1A11 planes, heads up! The FAA wants to fix some wrong info in the flight manual about slat-flap settings to keep flights safe. Pilots will need to update their manuals soon, but no big costs or delays are expected.
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AFM Fix Required for Bombardier Slat-Flap Tables
If you operate or fly Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 or BD-700-1A11 airplanes, the FAA proposes a rule that would require updating the Non-Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual to correct incorrect slat-flap calculation tables. Pilots and flightcrew will need to revise their AFMs soon to use the corrected procedures to address the unsafe condition.
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