# Proposed AD FAA-2026-7221: Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- Products: Bombardier BD-700-2A12
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 16, 2026, 91 FR 43575
- Comments due: August 31, 2026
- Docket: FAA-2026-7221 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-7221, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-01377-T
- FR document: 2026-14300
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a5/7a/a57af0d627ba76ed3093c8491a85ce004f690476aa8847a120b528f72405f5f6 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-16/pdf/2026-14300.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/16/2026-14300/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-14300-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-7221

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the protective film cover on certain secondary power distribution assemblies (SPDA) might not have been removed. This proposed AD would require an inspection of certain SPDA for the presence of the protective film cover and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 16, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-14300, comments due Aug 31, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/16/2026-14300/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-inc-airplanes)

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