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Issue date Section Make Model SDR No.# Title

2024-01-23

Fixed Wing

Diamond - Canada

DA 20 A1

20231030030

Rudder Pedal Frame Assembly Lower Mount Failure

2024-01-12

Fixed Wing

Airbus

A320 214

20230214004

Big Plane – Small Defect

2024-01-12

Engine

CFM INTERNATIONAL

CFM56-5B3/P

20230104008

Ruptured Fuel Line

2023-11-28

Fixed Wing

Beech

B300

20230612012

Low Pitch Solenoid and Uncommanded YAW

2023-11-28

Fixed Wing

Cessna

750

20200908017

Right-Hand (RH) Main Landing Gear Retract Hose Failure

2023-11-16

Fixed Wing

Bombardier

CL600 2B19 (RJ200ER)

20210112003

CRJ100/200 – Fuel Feed System Corrosion and Leaks

2023-11-16

Engine

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PW120A

20220725001

Cracked Fuel Drain Line

2023-11-16

Fixed Wing

Beech

1900D

20230508015

Deice Boot Inflation Failure Caused by Melting of Deice Line

2023-11-16

Head’s up

Embraer

ERJ, 170 200 SU

20230310001
20230410011
20230410013

Troubles with the In-Flight Entertainment System (IFE)

2023-09-08

Engine

AVCO Lycoming

O-320-H2AD

20210707007

Rocker Arm Failure

2023-09-08

Engine

Teledyne Continental

O-470-R

20220825011

Teledyne Continental O-470-R Exhaust Valve Springs Broken

2023-09-08

Engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada

PW306D

20220309008

Broken Thermocouple Harness

2023-09-08

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron - USA

212

20211005009

Fractured Lug on the Swashplate Inner Ring

2023-09-08

Engine

Teledyne Continental

IO-550-F

20220822019

Seized Magneto

2023-08-30

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron- Canada

407

20210512006

Smoke in the Cockpit due to Air Conditioner System Fouling

2023-08-30

Rotorcraft

Robinson

R44

2022612257152

R44 Loose Tail Rotor Blade Tip

2023-08-04

Engine

Williams

FJ44-3A

20220810003

Power Turbine Temperature Sensor and Electrical Connector

2023-07-26

Fixed Wing

Beech

A100

20230210018

Aging Aircraft – Electrical Cables and Connections

2023-07-26

Engine

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PW123

20211129009

Fuel Line Fitting Under-Torqued

2023-07-26

Fixed Wing

Bombardier

BD 700 1A11

20190912008

Global 5000 Unintended Life Raft Deployment

2023-07-26

Fixed Wing

Embraer

EMB 545

20230410034

Leaky Brake Control Valve

2023-03-24

Fixed Wing

Cessna

172N

20190311024

Smoke in the Cabin – Landing Light Switch Failure

2023-03-24

Fixed Wing

Fairchild

SA227AC

20201007004

Air Conditioning Cooling Turbine Failure

2023-03-24

Engine

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PT6A-27

20220623027

Corroded Starter Generator Drive Gear Shaft

2023-03-24

Engine

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PW210A

20230119005

Fuel Control Unit (FCU) Casting Defects

2023-03-24

Fixed Wing

Pilatus

PC12 45

20220922013

PC 12 Main Landing Gear (MLG) Fracture and Collapse

2023-03-24

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron- Canada

505

20220706006

Fuel Drain Tube Chafing

2023-03-24

Fixed Wing

Beech

B300

20220808014

Lower Forward Wing Attachment Bolt Corrosion

2023-03-24

Engine

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PT6A-21

20230202005

Propeller Governor Flyweight Bearings Insufficient Ball Retention

2022-12-13

Fixed Wing

Pilatus

PC12 47E

20220819005

Pilatus PC 12 – Loose Anchor Nut – Rudder Hinge Attachment Bolt

2022-12-13

Fixed Wing

Learjet

45

20220829024

Environmental Control System (ECS) Muffler Cracked

2022-12-13

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron- Canada

505

20220216008

Bell 505 Fractured Main Rotor Hub Bearing Roller

2022-12-13

Fixed Wing

Beech

B300

20221026012

Air Intake Anti-Ice Lip – Weld Assembly Engine Air Inlet Cracked

2022-12-13

Fixed Wing

Piper

PA44 180

20210803019

Main Landing Gear (MLG) Strut Assembly – Fork and Piston

2022-11-24 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 407 20220328031 Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Tail Rotor Pitch Link for Bell 407
2022-11-24 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20210211015 Worn Directional Control Idler Bearing
2022-11-24 Engines General Electric CT58-140-2 20210817009 Broken P3 Air Line
2022-11-24 Fixed Wing Piper PA44 180 20220822023 Nose Landing Gear Centering Spring Bracket Installed Upside Down
2022-11-24 Fixed Wing Diamond - Canada DA 20 C1 20220318008 Elevator Control Horn Attachment Bolt – Worn Through Lower Skin
2022-11-24 Engines Pratt & Whitney-USA PW1524G3 20220921006 Fuel Check Valves
2022-08-31 Heads up Pilatus PC12 47 20220215010 PC 12 47 – Power Control Lever – Production Issue Advisory
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Piper PA23 250 20220411027 Fuel Selector Valve Control Cable Failure at Swivel Fitting
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Saab 340B 20220615008 Nose Wheel Bearing Failure
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Cessna 208B 20210504027 Main Wheel Thru-Bolt Failure
2022-08-31 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW127M 20211001010 Disconnected Fuel Line
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Airbus A321 211 20220330006 Ground Crew Saves the Day
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Canadair CL600 2B16
(601 3A)
20180904010 Challenger 601-3A – Aging and Burnt Wiring on Pitch Trim System
2022-08-31 Fixed Wing Dassault Falcon 7X/8X 20201204028 Thrust Reverser Lower S-hook Bolt Loose/Disengaged
2022-08-31 Engines General Electric CF34-3B1 20220124011 Engine Main Fuel Pump
2022-06-08 Heads up Beech 1900D 20210903006 Cabin Window Damage Due to Engine Exhaust
2022-06-08 Engines General Electric CF6-80C2B6 20201111012 Main Engine Control Driveshaft Migration
2022-05-17 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20200127017 RJ900 – Fuselage Stringer 20R Corrosion
2022-05-17 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 (RJ700) 20200818014 CRJ 702 – Aileron Power Control Unit Attach Lug Broken
2022-05-17 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20210825042 Bell 429 Non-Conforming Main Rotor Pitch Change Link Upper Retaining Bolt
2022-05-17 Fixed Wing Cessna 208 20161215010 Elevator Torque Tube Corrosion
2022-05-17 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW1500G 20201013016 Fuel Manifold Leak
2022-05-17 Fixed Wing Boeing 767 375 20210803013 B767-300 - Cargo Loading Pallet Handling System Wiring Burnt
2022-05-17 Fixed Wing Piper PA28 161 20160315001 Main Landing Gear Stub Axle Lug Cracked
2022-05-17 Engines Teledyne Continental IO-550-N 20201207020 Incorrect Cylinder Assembly

2022-02-28

Engines

Honeywell

TFE731-20BR-1B

20211102014

Drive Splines and Interconnect Couplings Inspection

2022-02-28

Engines

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PW150A

20191010008

Improper Generator Installation

2022-01-12

Engines

AVCO Lycoming

O-320-H2AD

20210923020

MA-3 and MA-4 Series Carburetor – Liberated Accelerator Pump Discharge Tube

2022-01-12

Engines

Pratt & Whitney-Canada

PT6A-67P

20200716009

Leaking Propeller Shaft Seal

2021-11-15 Engines Williams FJ44-3A 20210118032 Electrical Connector Arcing
2021-10-20 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW127M 20201127003 Re-orientation of Bus-Bar Support Bracket Bolts
2021-09-14 Engines AVCO Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 20210326007 Continental Aerospace Technologies (Bendix / TCM) S-1200 Series Magneto Mounting Flange Loose
2021-09-14 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW305A 20201005017 New Bleed Valve Solenoid
2021-08-17 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada JT15D-4B 20201215004 Improper Igniter Cable Routing
2021-07-15 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW127M 20210326013 Fuel Nozzle Transfer Tube Missing O-Ring
2021-06-01 Engines Rolls Royce - USA 250-C300/A1 20190924001 Compressor Bearing Housing Assembly Configuration
2021-05-25 Engines AVCO Lycoming O-320-E2D 20180925011 Champion Aerospace Slick Magneto Loose or Broken Impulse Coupling Rivets
2021-05-25 Engines AVCO Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D 20210420010 Filter Collapse-Pressure Failure
2021-05-05 Engines Turbomeca Arrius 2R 20190325024 Engine Front Bearing Modification
2021-05-05 Engines Garrett TPE331-11U-612 20201103021 Damaged Gasket
2021-05-05 Engines Garrett TPE331-12UHR-702H 20200911024 Cracked Tachometer Generator Drive Adapter Inserts
2021-05-05 Engines Rolls Royce - USA 250-C47E/4 20201124011 M250 Engine Series #5 Annular Ball Bearing
2021-05-05 Engines Garrett TPE331-11U-612G 20200730008 Cracked Engine Mount
2021-05-05 Engines Garrett TPE331-12UHR 20200908013 Idler Gear Bearing Failure
2021-03-03 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-67F 20200629030 Seal Running Surfaces
2021-03-03 Engines Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-EB 20200728009 Sheared Rocker Arm Retaining Studs
2021-03-03 Engines Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-EB 20201211009 Throttle Body Missing Spacer
2021-01-27 Engines General Electric CF34-8E5 20200211018 Cracked Fuel Pump Adapter
2021-01-27 Engines General Electric CF34-8C5 20200603001 Chafed Fuel Line
2021-01-27 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-67F 20200623016 Leaking Fuel Pump Drive Seal
2021-01-27 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-67F 20200707012 Starter Generator Carbon Seal
2021-01-27 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW123B 20201021003 Fuel Control Unit Driveshaft Bushing
2020-12-02 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW150A 20190524018 Cracked Fuel Transfer Tube Bracket
2020-12-02 Engines General Electric CF34-3B1 20190813016 Chafed Oil Fill Line
2020-12-02 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW150A 20200212008 Oil Pump Leak
2020-12-02 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW306D 20170110013 Fuel Filter Impending Bypass Switch
2020-12-02 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW150A 20200320007 Scavenge Oil Filter Leak
2018-07-01 Engines Allison 250-C47B 20160505004 Engine Outer Combustion Case Cracked Fuel Nozzle Boss
2018-03-31 Engines Austro Engine E4A 20170106003 Engine Failure Due To Foreign Object Debris
2018-03-31 Engines AVCO Lycoming IO-540-K1B5 20170404111 Connecting Rod Bushing Failure
2017-09-19 Engines CFM International CFM56-7B26/E 20170217010 Loss Of Oil Pressure Event
2017-03-31 Engines Garrett TPE331-10UA-511G 20160926005 Engine SOAP (spectrometric oil analysis program) Sample - A Proven Maintenance Tool
2017-07-19 Engines Garrett TPE331-10 20170113010 Incorrectly Set Turbine Rotor Rivets
2018-07-01 Engines General Electric CF6-80C2B7F 20170614013 Fuel Contamination Caused by Superabsorbent Polymers
2017-12-31 Engines General Electric CF34-3B1 20170315003 Cracked Fan Blade Pins Causing High Engine Vibration
2017-04-13 Engines General Electric CF6-80C2B6 20160913005 Engine failure due to liberated turbine nozzle
2019-12-18 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-67D 20170831016 Cracked fuel line discovered after fuel seen in engine area
2019-12-18 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-60A 20171002008 Commanded In-flight Shutdown Due to Miss-rigging
2018-03-31 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-114A 20170718006 Missing or Forgotten Bracket Causes Engine Shutdown
2017-12-31 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW123B 20170510013 Fuel Leak Caused By Skydrol
2017-12-31 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW535A 20170404036 Incompatible Chemicals Causing Oil Leak
2017-09-19 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PW123D 20170315010 Operation In Harsh Environments
2017-04-13 Engines Pratt & Whitney-Canada PT6A-114A 20160323016 Improper field adjustments leading to an un-commanded shutdown
2020-04-01 Engines Pratt & Whitney-USA PW1524G 20190328006 Pinched O-Ring
2018-03-31 Engines Pratt & Whitney-USA JT8D-17 20170711020 Engine Shutdown Due to Oil Loss from Loose Fitting
2018-07-01 Engines Rolls Royce - USA 250-C300/A1 20170424012 Forgotten Plugs Found in Oil Holes
2020-07-07 Engines Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-EB1 20190521033 Broken Cotter Pin
2018-07-01 Engines Teledyne Continental LTSIO-360-EB 20170821016 Connecting Rod Bolt Discrepancy
2018-03-31 Engines Teledyne Continental IO-240-B 20170623009 Corroded Weld on Oil Sump Causing Leak
2017-04-13 Engines Teledyne Continental IO-520-F 20160608011 Improperly Installed or Possible Missing Cotter Pin
2017-04-13 Engines Teledyne Continental IO-520-D 20160408008 Magneto Rotor Bushing Failure
2017-06-16 Engines Teledyne Continental IO-550-D N/A Engine Components International (ECI) Cylinder Malfunction

2022-02-28

Fixed Wing

Cessna

150M

20211202020

Rudder Pedal Torque Tube Failure

2022-02-28

Fixed Wing

Pilatus

PC12 47E

20210707006

Shocking Fuel Leak

2022-02-28

Fixed Wing

Beech

1900D

20211127002

Incorrect Fuel Filter Assembly Leading to Low Pressure Condition

2021-11-15 Fixed Wing Cessna 180J 20211008015 Cracked Engine Mount Tube
2021-10-29 Fixed Wing Beech A100 20210917031 King Air Horizontal Stabilizer Bracket Cracked
2021-10-20 Fixed Wing Cessna 208B 20200930014 Standby Alternator Drive Bearing Failure
2021-10-20 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 (RJ700) 20200110007 RJ700 – Bleed Air Supply Duct Cracked at Welded Flange
2021-09-14 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20190930017 Passenger Door Structure Found with Level 2 Corrosion
2021-06-01 Fixed Wing Boeing 767 306 20190814013, 20190822011, 20190903016 Carbon Brake Failures/Premature Wear-Out
2021-05-25 Fixed Wing Bombardier DHC 8 400 20191115007 Dash-8-400 Broken Aileron Cable
2021-05-05 Fixed Wing Cessna 208B 20190410014 Flap Follow-Up Arm Interference
2021-05-05 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 2T2C 20190808001 B737-200C – Aft Passenger Door and Airstairs Hinge Breaks
2021-05-05 Fixed Wing Cessna 421C 20210218007 Emergency Exit – Corrosion and Window Cracking
2021-03-03 Fixed Wing Airbus Canada BD 500 1A11 20200525004 The Importance of Following Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
2021-03-03 Fixed Wing Beech B200 20201026014 Engine Fuel Purge Tank Failure
2021-01-27 Fixed Wing Airbus A330 342 20190522023 A330 - Broken Wheel Tie Bolts
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Canadair CL600 2A12 (601) 20151209013 CL601 – Brake Control Valve (BCV) Loss of Braking due to Failure of Internal Spring
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2B19 (RJ200) 20180913013 RJ200 Gear Down Disagree due to Broken Nose Gear Door Spring Bracket
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Beech B300C 20190925006 Bent Rudder Horn Attachment Bolt
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Bombardier DHC 8 402 20190909009 Dash-8/400 Main Gear Axle Corrosion
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Bombardier DHC 8 400 20190912001 Dash-8-400 Tire Tread Separation
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Beech B200GT 20190807006 Missing Nut at Elevator Bellcrank
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Cessna 172B 20180809019 Cracked Plastic Control Wheel
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Airbus A319 114 20200226014 Missing Wheel Assembly After Departure
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 300 20190403004 Burnt Wiring on Fuel Probe
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale AS 355 20180803011 Cracked Hydraulic System Reservoir
2019-07-17 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 320 20170711013 Overhaul oversight leads to damaged landing gear component
2019-07-17 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 300 20180723019 Chafed wires result in smoky flight compartment
2019-07-17 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 300 20180817016 The importance of a thorough and attentive walk-around
2018-07-01 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 500 20170607015 Attentive Walk Around Leads to Abnormal Discovery
2018-07-01 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 72 202 20170516007 Mystery Bang Leads to Discovery of Severe Damage
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing Aerospatiale ATR 42 300 20160517002 Leaking Hydraulic Line
2020-07-07 Fixed Wing Airbus A321 211 20190814001 Loose External Receptacle Causes Hidden Fire
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Airbus A319 114 20170811002 Improper Wire Routing Leads to Shocking Snag
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Beech B300 20181023015 Aileron Balance Weight Cracked and Separated
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Beech A100 20130325018 Rudder Pedal Failure
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Beech B100 20190516012 Smoke in the Cabin
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing Beech A100 20160128002 External Power Terminal Strip
2020-07-07 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 86J 20190107009 Burnt out Logo Light
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 8 20190225014 Leaky Line
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Boeing 727 225 20180816015 Daily Inspection discovery
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 4Q8 20170822024 Missing Cotter Pins
2018-09-10 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 8CT 20160203026 Wheel assembly missing/broken tie bolts
2018-09-10 Fixed Wing Boeing 737 8Q8 20170419007 Loose metal found in brake assembly
2018-03-31 Fixed Wing Boeing 757 2B7 20170518018 Leaking Elevator Pressure Reducer By-pass Valve
2017-07-20 Fixed Wing Boeing 767 338 20160726005 Aileron Power Control Actuator Rods Not In Safety
2020-07-07 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D15 (705/900) - RJ900 20171124012 Windshield Heater Arcing at Terminal Block and Subsequent Window Cracking
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 500 1A10/1A11 - CS100/300 20180412003 Damage Found on Left-Hand Main Landing Gear Upper Door
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2B19 (RJ100) - CRJ 100/200 20180514013 Main Air Conditioning Duct Found Split and Leaking
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 700 1A10 20181221001 Overheated Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) Battery
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2B19 (CRJ 100SE) 20171031004 Cracked Right Hand (R/H) Aileron Mixer Support
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 (RJ700) 20160418012 Loss of Both Bleed Air Systems Causes Emergency Descent
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Bombardier CRJ 100/200 20171005003 Nose gear strut corrosion and pitting under steering collar
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900), CL600 2D15 (RJ700) 20160602006, 20160721044 Generator feed cables found chafing in pylon area
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 500 1A11 20170918002 #1 Engine driven hydraulic pump leak causes loss of system fluid
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Bombardier CRJ 100/200/440 20170501008 Rear Wing Spar Deep Corrosion
2019-08-13 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 500 1A11 20171003009 CSeries main landing gear door damage caused by loose fitting
2019-07-17 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 (RJ700) 20171002006 Corrosion on floor support structure at door area
2019-07-17 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2E25 (RJ1000) - CRJ 1000 20171012001 Elevator Power Control Unit (PCU) #1 has broken rod end
2018-09-10 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D15 (705) - RJ 705/900 20170724005 Passenger Door Aft Latch Fitting Sheared Bolts
2018-09-10 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 700 1A10 20171128015 Global oxygen mask lanyard incorrectly installed
2018-07-01 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D15 20161219005 Fuel Imbalance and Ejector Line Internal Crack
2018-03-31 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 20161128012 Auxiliary Power Unit Mounting Strut Cracked
2017-12-31 Fixed Wing Bombardier BD 700 1A11 20161220017 Belly Access Panel Missing
2017-12-31 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D24 20160628011 Elevator Power Control Unit (PCU) Broken Rod End
2017-12-31 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2C10 (RJ700) 20160210001, 20160202007, 20150630002 Integrated Drive Generator power cable failures at terminal blocks (TBs)
2017-09-05 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2B19 (RJ100) 20160803010, 20170403008, 20160928017 Rudder Rod-Ends Seizing And Breaking
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2B19 20160503001 Gear Side Stay Actuator Play
2017-07-19 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL 601 series 20160606002 Tire Failure Event(s)
2018-03-31 Fixed Wing Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20161216017 Rudder System - Power Control Unit Rod End Broken
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Canadair CL600 2B19 (RJ100) 20171122015 Cockpit Windshield Arcing in Flight and Fire at Terminal Block
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Canadair CL600 2B19 (RJ100) - RJ100/200 20171031001 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Inlet Duct Cracked
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Cessna 208 20190425034 Cracked Lower Wing Strut Fitting
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Cessna 172N 20181015017 Cessna 172 Fuel Selector Valve Inspection and Maintenance
2019-08-13 Fixed Wing Cessna 560 20160713025 Citation Fire Extinguisher Squib Test
2021-11-15 Fixed Wing Piaggio P180 Avanti II 20160113002 Loose Jam Nuts on Rudder Trim Actuator
2021-10-20 Fixed Wing Piper PA23 250 20210302019 PA23-250 Piper Aztec Emergency Exit Window Assembly
2021-01-27 Fixed Wing Piper PA44 180 20200915012 PA44-180 Throttle Cable Stuck at Cruise Setting
2021-01-27 Fixed Wing Diamond - Canada DA 40 NG 20191023011 Engine Power Loss Due to Induction Coupling Disconnect
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Piper PA31 350 20190506013 Gear up Landing due to Broken Hydraulic Line Flare
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Pilatus PC12 45 20191227003 No Steering Leads to Surprising Discovery
2020-12-02 Fixed Wing Diamond DA 42 20200609020 Engine Failure due to Crossed Fuel Lines
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Dassault FALCON 900EX 20170815003 Falcon 900 - Main Wheel Found Missing After Landing
2020-07-07 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN DHC 8 301 20181019011 Failed Aileron Pulley Bearing
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN DHC 8 311 20181011008 Jammed Elevator Trim
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN DHC 6 300 20150312008 Aileron Servo Tab Control Rod Crack
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN DHC 8 311 20180913014 Cracked Bleed Air Pipe Flange
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20190905009 Damaged Fuel Ejector Check Valve
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 301 20180711016 Dash 8/300 Secondary Flap Drive Shaft
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 102 20180226023 Failed Parking Brake Control Valve
2019-08-13 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20171010009 Broken exhaust trunnion mount
2019-08-13 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 314 20171026007 Leaky fuel line
2018-11-14 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20170918004 Chafed hydraulic line
2018-07-01 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20170918003 Cracked Brake Fitting
2018-03-31 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 400 20160728018 Broken Aileron Cable
2017-12-31 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20170523012 Broken Wheel Tie Bolts
2017-09-11 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20170116010 Burnt Terminal Block
2017-06-30 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 400 20160928011 In-flight Shutdown Due to Damaged Exhaust
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 300 20160928023 Corroded Wires
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN  DHC 8 402 20160408013 Disintegration of Starter-generator Drive Shaft Dampener Plate
2017-07-19 Fixed Wing De Havilland - CAN DHC 8 311 20161129010 Failed Elevator Spring Tab Bearings
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Dornier 328 100 20190121014 Ballast Fire Creates Exciting Flight
2018-09-10 Fixed Wing Douglas DC3C 20170614007, 20171127017 Attentive Walk Around Prevents Possible Incident
2019-12-18 Fixed Wing Learjet 45 20180914008 Loss of Hydraulic Fluid Can Lead to Complete Hydraulic Failure
2020-07-07 Fixed Wing Pilatus SW, PC12 45 20190408007 Steering System Troubles
2020-04-01 Fixed Wing Pilatus SW, PC12 47E 20190329033 Improper Wiring Practices
2018-11-14 Fixed Wing Pilatus SW, PC12 47E 20170928006 Landing Gear - Electrical
2017-04-13 Fixed Wing Pilatus SW, PC12 47E 20150624001 Ailerons freezing in flight
2017-12-31 Fixed Wing Piper PA28 140 20170331002 Control Column T Section Welds Cracking and Failures
2021-10-20 Hangar Noise Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20191203018 RJ900 – Fuel Leak Due to Slat Canister Crack
2021-07-15 Hangar Noise Pilatus PC12 47E 20210303003 Deteriorated Clamp Found before Failure
2021-07-15 Hangar Noise Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20190924002 RJ 900 Slat Damage Found During Maintenance
2018-01-01 Hangar Noise Bombardier CL600 2D24 20170505007 Nose Landing Gear Damaged on Push-Back
2020-12-02 Hangar Noise Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20181114006 RJ900 – Passenger Door Inner Handle Cracking

2022-02-28

Heads up

Aerospatiale

ATR 42
ATR 72

20190925002
20171012009
20190927006

Side Window De-ice Burnt Terminals

2021-10-20 Heads up Pilatus PC12 47E 20200604010 Bleed Air Overtemperature Switch – Revised Test Procedure
2021-08-17 Heads up Canadair CL215 6B11 (CL415) 20210719024 Blocked Vent Openings
2021-06-01 Heads up De Havilland - CAN DHC 6 300 20201008019 Service Difficulty Reports Involving Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and/or Part Design Approval (PDA) and/or Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Parts
2021-06-01 Heads up Beech 200 20081027005 Aviadesign Inc. Hydraulic Landing Gear Retraction System Fork End Failure
2021-05-25 Heads up Pilatus PC12 45 20201222011 Wiring Diagram Manual Error
2021-05-05 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20190531002 RJ900 – Aft Cargo Compartment Floor Beam Corrosion
2021-03-03 Heads up Airbus Canada BD 500 1A11 20200721006 Small Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Equates to Big Problem
2020-12-02 Heads up Airbus Canada A220-100 and A220-300 20171221007, 20181211019, 20181221003 Airbus Canada Service Letter CS-SL-28-20-0004 – Improved Fuel Check Valve Retaining Wire
2020-12-02 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20190313002 Level 2 Corrosion – Passenger Door
2020-12-02 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20190412003 Ram Air Heat Exchanger Ducts Cracked
2020-12-02 Heads up Bell Textron - USA 412EP 20191127002 Float and Life Raft Failure to Inflate
2018-08-02 Heads up N/A N/A N/A Improvements to the online submission of the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR)
2020-07-07 Heads up LOCKHEED L100-382 20180706010 & 20180706012 Wing Bolts Received New From Supplier Were Found Cracked Before Installation
2020-07-07 Heads up CANADAIR CL600 2B16 (601 3R) 20180716012 New Tire Found With Metal Protruding From Sidewall
2020-04-01 Heads up N/A N/A 20181203023 Incorrect Hook and Loop Installation on Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT)
2020-04-01 Heads up Bombardier BD 500 1A10 20180208005 Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Collapsed Oleo Events
2020-04-01 Heads up N/A N/A N/A Penney & Giles Aerospace Ltd Multi-Purpose Flight Recorder (MPFR) Internal Corrosion
2019-08-13 Heads up Piper PA31 350 20171108018 Anti-retraction Solenoid for the Piper PA31-350 Landing Gear Selector
2019-07-17 Heads up Aerospatiale ATR 42 320 20150224028 Small bulb, big problem
2019-07-17 Heads up Boeing 767 328 20180424017 Bleed Air Pre-Cooler Air Leak
2018-07-01 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D15 (705), CL600 2C10 (700, 701, 7020 and CL600 2D24 (900) 20170817016 Frame corrosion under forward passenger door
2018-11-14 Heads up N/A N/A N/A Engines and APU’s
2018-11-14 Heads up N/A N/A 20170404021 V-Band Couplings and Clamps. Maintenance of V-Band Couplings and Clamps
2018-11-14 Heads up Diamond DA 20 C1 20170623010 Teledyne Continental Motors Ignition Switches
2018-07-01 Heads up Aerospatiale ATR 42 N/A Wheel Assembly Tie Bolt Failures
2018-07-01 Heads up Boeing 757 2B7 20171004006 The Effects of Skydrol
2018-03-31 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D15 (705) 20161020005 Equipment Airworthiness Directive on Crew O2 Mask
2017-12-31 Heads up Bombardier CL600 2D24 (RJ900) 20161121006 Circuit Breaker Panel Burned Through

2022-02-28

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron - Canada

429

20200311006

Bell 429 Battery Venting

2022-02-28

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron - Canada

505

20210506023

Air Conditioner Tube Fouling with Electrical Harness and Cargo Hook Release Cable

2022-02-28

Rotorcraft

Bell Textron - Canada

505

20200617008

Bell 505 Airframe Furnished Engine Oil Tank Cracked Mounting Tabs

2022-02-28

Rotorcraft

Aerospatiale HC

AS 350B2

20211217008

Damaged Tail Rotor Control Rod Assembly

2021-10-20 Rotorcraft Aerospatiale HC AS 350B2 20201127013 Main Gearbox Oil Filter Gasket
2021-09-14 Rotorcraft Aerospatiale HC AS 350B2 20210215012 Starter Generator Updated Overhaul and Time Between Overhaul Schedule
2021-08-17 Rotorcraft Airbus Helicopters AS 350B2 20200326017 Tail Rotor Gearbox Chip Light
2021-07-15 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20210219018 Bell 429 Main Rotor Transmission Debris Pan Inspection
2021-05-25 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 206L 3 20180323008 Throttle Cable Assembly Failures and New Part Number Introduction
2021-05-05 Rotorcraft Robinson R44 II 20200221010 R44 II Main Rotor Gearbox (MRGB) Input Yoke Retaining Nut Loss of Torque
2021-05-05 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - USA 212 20200127013 Updated Bell Medium Main Rotor Gearbox Spider Inspection
2021-03-03 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20200706010 Loose Horizontal Stabilizer Spar Clamp
2021-03-03 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 206B 20180604020 Main Rotor Blade Trim Tab Adhesive Cracking and Debond
2021-01-27 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 407 2016010902462 Erratic Measured Gas Temperature Indications
2021-01-27 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 407 20200226023 Paravion External Load Mirror Specific Maintenance Instructions
2020-12-02 Rotorcraft Aerospatiale HC AS 350B3 20151217011 Unserviceable Post-modification 079568 Hydraulic Pump Bearing
2020-12-02 Rotorcraft Eurocopter France EC 120 B 20171103022 Worn Tail Rotor Drive Splines and Coupling
2020-12-02 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20200605011 Expandable Blade Bolt Loose Pivot Pin
2020-04-01 Rotorcraft Aerospatiale HC AS 355NP 20150330010 Cracked Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Support Bracket
2019-12-18 Rotorcraft Dart Aerospace, Equipment N/A 20180306004 Dart Aerospace Spacedoor Dislodged on Bell 412
2020-07-07 Rotorcraft Robinson R44 II 20190423010 Robinson R44 II Throttle Link
2020-04-01 Rotorcraft Robinson R44 II 20190318029 Concorde Battery Electrical Short
2020-04-01 Rotorcraft Robinson R44 II 20190611012 Defective R44 II Engine Air Induction Hose
2017-06-30 Rotorcraft Robinson R66 20160913004 Tail Rotor Driveshaft Bearing Overheating
2017-05-01 Rotorcraft Helicopter Technology Company, Equipment N/A 20160613017 Delamination of Main Rotor Blade Abrasion Strip
2020-07-07 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 505 20190911012 Effects of Overfilling Engine Reduction Gearbox Oil
2020-04-01 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20161121001 Pitot-Static System Fittings Loose Hardware
2018-11-14 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 407 20170209010 Expandable Main Rotor Blade Bolt Pivot Pin Movement
2018-03-31 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 206B 20170808010 Cracked Tension Torsion Strap Urethane Coating
2017-06-20 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 206B 20160715005 Cracked Aft Fuselage Frame
2017-04-13 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 407 20160614023 Fractured Tail Skid
2017-06-16 Rotorcraft Bell Textron - Canada 429 20160128004 Pitch Restraint Spring Debonding

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

Service Difficulty Reports are submitted by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs), owners, operators and other sources to report problems, defects or occurrences that affect aircraft airworthiness in Canada.

Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP)

In Canada, SUPs are reported in accordance with section 571.13 of the standard of the Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR).

When you suspect an unapproved part, the SUP report can be submitted on the SDR form or through the Web Service Difficulty Reporting System.

FAA Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)

Unapproved Parts Notifications are published by: FAA, AIR-140, P.O. Box 26460, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIB)

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) SAIB is an information tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the general aviation community. It is non-regulatory information and guidance that does not meet the criteria for an Airworthiness Directive (AD).

EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB)

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) SIB is an information tool that alerts, educates, and makes recommendations to the general aviation community. It is non-regulatory information and guidance that does not meet the criteria for an Airworthiness Directive (AD).

Transport Canada (TC) endeavours to send copies of new Airworthiness Directives (ADs), which are applicable in Canada to the registered owners of the affected products. Equipment/appliance ADs are often only distributed to our regional offices because the owners of aircraft affected by this type of AD are not generally known.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and operators of the affected products are encouraged to obtain further information or a copy of the ADs from their regional TC office, their local Transport Canada Centre (TCC), their Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), or from the Civil Aviation AD website.

Contact

Headquarters

Address:
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Continuing Airworthiness (AARDG)
159 Cleopatra Drive
Nepean, ON K1A 0N5

Telephone: 1-888-663-3639

 

Regional Offices

Atlantic

Address:
Transport Canada
95 Foundry St., 6th Floor
Moncton, NB
E1C 5H7

Telephone: 1-800-305-2059

Prairie and Northern

Address:
Transport Canada
344 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0P6

Telephone: 1-800-305-2059

Ontario

Address:
Transport Canada
4900 Yonge St., Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M2N 6A5

Telephone: 1-800-305-2059

 

Quebec

Address:
Transport Canada
700 Leigh Capreol
Dorval, QC
H4Y 1G7

Telephone: 1-800-305-2059

 
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