AD 2018-21-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Bombardier | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
in-flight departures of the aft belly fairing access panels, which could result in runway hazards or hazards to people on the ground.
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Required Actions
modify the aft belly fairing access panels by replacing the attachments, as described in Bombardier Service Bulletins (SBs) to incorporate new self-locking nutplates with associated hardware (retaining rings and studs) to improve fastener engagement. A bracket has also been added to provide two additional panel attachment points.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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