Airbus Pilots: Swap Those Faulty Engine Valves Now
Published Date: 8/14/2025
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Summary
If you fly an Airbus Canada BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11, listen up! The FAA found some engine valves that can fail and cause fuel problems mid-flight. To keep things safe, airlines must regularly swap out these valves and follow new flight rules—no flying if the valves aren’t up to date. This keeps everyone flying smooth and safe without breaking the bank.
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Mandatory engine valve replacements
The FAA requires repetitive replacement of the left- and right-side engine feed check valves on Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This rule is intended to address in-service failures that caused fuel imbalance conditions in flight.
Dispatch ban if valves not compliant
The AD prohibits dispatching flights of Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes under certain conditions when the engine feed check valves are not compliant. That means affected aircraft cannot be flown until the required valve replacements are done.
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