The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that affects certain Bombardier BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This rule was prompted by a report of smoke and overheating from emergency light batteries due to corrosion, causing an electrical short. The rule mandates inspections to check the batteries' replacement dates and replacements if necessary, plus updates to the maintenance schedule. The goal is to prevent the risk of fire on these airplanes by ensuring battery-related safety.
Simple Explanation
The FAA has made a new rule to make sure certain airplanes check their emergency light batteries because they might get too hot and cause smoke. They want to make sure the batteries are replaced in time and are added to the airplane's regular check-up list to keep everyone safe.