FAA Warns Bombardier Owners About Leftover Protective Film
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants Bombardier BD-700-2A12 airplane owners to check if a protective film was left on certain power parts, which could cause problems. If the film is found, it needs to be removed to keep the plane safe. Comments on this plan are open until August 31, 2026, and fixing the issue might cost some time and money but keeps flights safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory SPDA inspection and removal
If you operate a Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplane, the FAA proposes you must inspect the No. 1 and No. 2 secondary power distribution assemblies (SPDA) for a red protective film and remove it if found to ensure proper airflow and cooling. The proposal would require following Transport Canada AD CF-2025-40 (dated August 20, 2025) to do the inspection and any corrective actions to avoid overheating and possible SPDA failure.
Estimated compliance cost to operators
The FAA estimates this proposed AD would affect 25 U.S.-registered BD-700-2A12 airplanes and that the required inspection will take 1 work-hour at $85 per airplane (cost per product $85), for a total estimated cost to U.S. operators of $2,125. If corrective (on-condition) action is needed, the FAA estimates that action would take about 1 work-hour ($85) with negligible parts cost.
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