FAA Targets Faulty Pins in Airbus Canada Planes
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to make sure certain Airbus Canada airplanes are super safe by checking a part called the interface pin in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator. If the pin is installed wrong, it could cause problems, so they’re asking for a close inspection and fixes if needed. This affects specific BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 planes and could mean some maintenance soon, but it’s all about keeping flights safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Inspection Required for HSTA Pin
If you operate Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11 airplanes, the FAA proposes a rule that would require a detailed visual inspection of the interface pin in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) upper gimbal to determine if the pin is incorrectly installed. This inspection requirement applies specifically to those two airplane models and would be mandatory if the AD is adopted.
Follow Transport Canada On-Condition Actions
The proposed FAA AD would require operators of BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes to perform any on-condition corrective actions as specified in a Transport Canada airworthiness directive that the FAA proposes to incorporate by reference. If the inspection finds an incorrectly installed interface pin, those on-condition actions would be mandatory.
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