FAA Orders Fixes for Leaky Bolts on Airbus Canada Jetliners
Published Date: 6/20/2025
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Summary
The FAA is making sure certain Airbus Canada BD-500-1A11 airplanes stay safe by fixing a hydraulic leak problem caused by a wrench that wasn’t set right. Pilots and maintenance crews need to tighten and seal the rudder’s hydraulic parts properly to keep everything working smoothly. This fix helps prevent leaks and keeps flights safe without big costs or delays.
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Fix required for rudder hydraulic leaks
The FAA requires certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A11 airplanes to have the rudder hydraulic fittings on all three rudder hydraulic power control units (PCUs) properly torqued and a torque seal applied. This action responds to a hydraulic fluid leakage event that pointed to possible use of an uncalibrated torque wrench when those union fittings were tightened.
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