Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA-2025-5141
FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus BO209 Series Rudder Drive and Airspace Modifications
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
FAA-2025-5141
NAICS
488190
This opportunity centers on proposed FAA airworthiness directives and airspace modifications: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Aircraft Certification Service and Western Service Center - OEMs Highlighted: - Airbus Defence and Space GmbH - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection and corrosion control for rudder drive torsion tubes on Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Model BO209150 FF, FV, RV and BO209160 FV, RV aircraft - Part numbers: BO209SB002/2025 and BO208SB002/2025 - Tasks include: inspection for corrosion, drainage hole checks, corrosion inhibitor application, and replacement of rudder drive with serviceable parts per Airbus Service Bulletins - Recurring inspections required every 5 years - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Airbus Service Bulletins for rudder drive maintenance - Recurring inspection schedule (every 5 years) - Focus on corrosion prevention and airworthiness - Additional FAA Actions: - Proposed airspace modifications at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, OR - Establishment of RNAV route T337 and amendment of VOR federal airways near Twin Falls, ID, due to navigation aid decommissioning - **No other OEMs or vendors mentioned; no service line items requested.
Description
This proposed rule aims to modify the Class D and Class E airspace areas at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport in Redmond, Oregon. The modifications include expanding the Class D surface area and Class E surface area radius to 5.6 miles to better contain aircraft during circling maneuvers and IFR departures. The proposal also establishes a common airspace boundary with Bend Municipal Airport to reduce airspace incursions and adjusts the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet to better contain arriving and departing IFR aircraft. These changes support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.