FAA Proposes Manual Updates for Bombardier Jet Emergency Procedures
Published Date: 1/27/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants Bombardier BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 pilots to update their flight manuals with corrected approach speeds and landing distances when a SLAT FAIL warning shows up. This fix helps keep flights safe by giving crews the right info during tricky situations. Comments on this change are open until March 13, 2026, and the update won’t cost much but is super important for safety.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
AFM update for SLAT FAIL safety
The FAA proposes that operators of Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes (except serial number 9001) must revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to correct the approach speed adders and landing distance factors used when a SLAT FAIL (Caution) crew alerting system message appears. The change is intended to prevent a reduced maneuvering margin to stick shaker (stall warning) activation and to improve safe operation of those airplanes.
Estimated compliance cost per airplane
The FAA estimates this proposed AD would affect 925 U.S.-registered airplanes and that compliance will take about 1 work-hour at $85 per airplane, for a cost of $85 per product and $78,625 total on U.S. operators. The cost estimate covers the AFM revision action required by the proposed rule.
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