Airbus Planes Get Pin-Check Mandate After Factory Fumble
Published Date: 8/25/2025
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Summary
If you fly certain Airbus Canada planes (Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11), listen up! The FAA found a tricky pin might be installed wrong in the plane’s stabilizer, which helps keep it steady. They’re requiring a careful check and fixes if needed, to keep everyone safe—so don’t wait to get it done!
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Mandatory inspection of stabilizer pin
The FAA requires operators of Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes to do a detailed visual inspection of the interface pin in the upper gimbal of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA). If the interface pin is found to be incorrectly installed, the AD requires applicable on-condition actions (repairs or fixes) to address the unsafe condition.
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