Regulation & law · 12/09/2014

Bombardier Aerospace Issues Special Conditions for BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 Airplanes Due to Tire Debris Impact on Fuel Tanks

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions for Bombardier Aerospace's BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 series airplanes, addressing safety concerns related to the use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic in the wing fuel tank structure, which may resist penetration or rupture differently than traditional aluminum wing skins when impacted by tire debris.