FAA proposes to expand fuel line inspection rules for specific Airbus BD-500 airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) to replace an existing safety order. The current rule, issued in 2021, requires owners of certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes to inspect their flexible fuel lines for damage and replace any parts that are found to be compromised.

Why it matters: This is a narrow, technical safety update. It does not change how airplanes are designed or how they are operated generally. It simply ensures that a specific group of aircraft, which were previously missed or newly identified, follows the same safety checks as the rest of the fleet. For most people, this is a minor administrative adjustment to an existing safety protocol.

Who it affects

• Owners and operators of Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes

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This information is based on a proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document for specific aircraft serial numbers and compliance deadlines.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document