Airbus Canada Jets Require Fresh Fuel System Inspections
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Rule
Summary
If you fly or maintain Airbus Canada planes like the BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11, listen up! The FAA is updating safety rules to keep you safe by requiring new inspections and replacing parts like the saddle clamp starting July 1, 2026. These changes might cost some time and money but are super important to fix potential fuel system issues and keep flights smooth and safe.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
New Inspections and Clamp Replacements
If you operate or maintain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11 airplanes, you must perform the continued actions from AD 2024-04-06 and, starting July 1, 2026, replace the saddle clamp, inspect motive flow fuel-feed tubes, and do any required corrective actions as specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24.
FAA Cost Estimates for Compliance
The FAA estimates this AD affects 96 U.S.-registered airplanes. Retained actions cost up to $1,403 per airplane (up to $134,688 aggregate). New actions are estimated at $1,214 per airplane (6 work-hours at $85/hr plus $704 parts) and $116,544 aggregate. On-condition actions have additional estimated labor and parts costs (examples shown up to several thousand dollars per product).
No Reporting Required to Manufacturer
Although the service information referenced by Transport Canada asks operators to submit information to the manufacturer, this AD explicitly states it does not require any reporting to the manufacturer.
FAA Certification: No Significant Small-Entity Impact
The FAA identified three U.S. air carriers affected by this AD and determined, using SBA size standards, that all three are large businesses; the FAA certified the AD will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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