FAA Orders Fuel Line Checks on More Airbus Planes
Published Date: 9/2/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to update safety rules for certain Airbus Canada airplanes by checking and fixing fuel line parts that might be damaged. They’re adding four more planes to the list that need these checks to keep flying safe. If you own or operate these planes, you’ll want to act before October 19, 2026, to avoid any costly surprises.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Inspections and Repairs Required for Fuel Lines
If you own or operate certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11 airplanes, you must inspect the left and right motive flow (MF) flexible fuel line assemblies (including flexible hose and shroud assemblies) and replace any damaged assembly in accordance with Transport Canada AD CF-2025-47. The FAA is proposing to supersede AD 2021-17-07, expand applicability to four additional airplanes, and retain the inspection and replacement requirements; comments are due by October 19, 2026.
Estimated Compliance and Repair Costs
The FAA estimates this AD would affect 13 U.S.-registered airplanes. The estimated labor cost for the retained and new required actions is $850 per airplane; total estimated cost to U.S. operators for the 9 retained airplanes is $7,650 and for the 4 newly added airplanes is $3,400. If on-condition repairs are needed, the FAA estimates parts at $9,920 plus 1 work-hour ($85) for a cost of $10,005 per pylon.
Removed Requirement to Return Removed Parts
The Transport Canada material referenced instructs sending removed parts to the manufacturer, but this FAA proposed AD explicitly does not require returning removed parts to the manufacturer. That means you do not have to ship removed parts back as part of complying with this FAA AD.
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