Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17967
FAA Airworthiness Directive and Special Air Traffic Rules for Airbus Canada Aircraft and DJT Airport
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-17967
NAICS
488190
This opportunity involves a proposed airworthiness directive and special air traffic rules from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aircraft Certification Service - OEMs Mentioned: - Airbus Canada Limited Partnership - C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP) - Bombardier, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and replacement of motive flow (MF) flexible fuel line assemblies (including flexible hose and shroud assemblies) on Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes - Applies to 13 U.S.-registered aircraft - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided; directive is compliance-focused - Implementation of Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR) restricting aircraft operations within a 1 NM radius around President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Transport Canada AD CF-202547 and FAA-specific exceptions - Incorporation by reference of foreign airworthiness materials - Security-driven airspace restrictions requested by the U.S. Secret Service - Expanded applicability to four additional airplanes compared to previous directive - Technical Details Accessible to Business Readers: - The directive aims to prevent fuel leaks and fire risks by mandating inspection and replacement of specific fuel line assemblies - The air traffic rule is a security measure to protect the President and non-governmental property - **No procurement of new products; focus is on maintenance, compliance, and operational restrictions
Description
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-17-07 for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The AD requires inspecting and replacing damaged fuel line assemblies. The proposal expands applicability to four additional airplanes. Comments are due by October 19, 2026.