FAA Mandates Oxygen Hose Checks on Bombardier Jets for Safety
Published Date: 8/14/2025
Rule
Summary
If you own certain Bombardier BD-700-1A10 airplanes, the FAA wants you to check oxygen hoses and electrical wires to make sure they’re safely spaced and protected. This means inspecting for damage and fixing any problems found to keep flights safe. These inspections need to happen soon, so get ready to act and avoid costly issues later!
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory inspections and repairs for operators
If you own or operate certain Bombardier BD-700-1A10 airplanes, the FAA now requires detailed inspections of therapeutic flexible oxygen hoses, oxygen elbow fittings (if applicable), and nearby electrical harnesses. The rule also requires any related investigative and corrective actions, including fixing damaged hoses or wiring and installing protective barriers or separation mechanisms.
Improves in-flight safety for passengers and crew
The AD is intended to fix unsafe clearances and missing protective barriers between oxygen hoses and electrical wiring on certain BD-700-1A10 airplanes to reduce the risk of damage or unsafe conditions in flight. Passengers and crew on those specific airplanes benefit from the increased inspections and corrective actions aimed at preventing failures that could affect flight safety.
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