Rule2026-10491

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

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Published
May 27, 2026
Effective
July 1, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration

Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04- 06, which applied to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. AD 2024-04-06 required repetitive operational checks of the gravity cross flow shut-off valve and, for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection of the motive flow fuel-feed tubes at the clamp blocks location and applicable corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-04-06, the manufacturer developed additional corrective actions. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2024-04-06 and requires replacement of the saddle clamp, inspection of the motive flow fuel-feed tubes, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31349-31353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10491]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2025-5024; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00797-T; 
Amendment 39-23352; AD 2026-10-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership 
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04-
06, which applied to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model 
BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. AD 2024-04-06 required 
repetitive operational checks of the gravity cross flow shut-off valve 
and, for certain airplanes, a one-time inspection of the motive flow 
fuel-feed tubes at the clamp blocks location and applicable corrective 
actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-04-06, the manufacturer developed 
additional corrective actions. This AD continues to require the actions 
in AD 2024-04-06 and requires replacement of the saddle clamp, 
inspection of the motive flow fuel-feed tubes, and applicable 
corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 1, 2026.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 1, 
2026.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-5024; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
    <bullet> For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, 
contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft 
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; 
telephone 888-663-3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47130469062e35302835332f2e29223434032e352224332e3122346a042829342e2029223423222926312e2026252e2b2e3322691304073324692024692426"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96c2d5b8d7ffe4e1f9e4e2fefff8f3e5e5d2ffe4f3f5e2ffe0f3e5bbd5f9f8e5fff1f8f3e5f2f3f8f7e0fff1f7f4fffaffe2f3b8c2d5d6e2f5b8f1f5b8f5f7">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on the 
Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
    <bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-5024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erica Bayles, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 907-
271-5844; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f99c8b909a98d79cd79b9880959c8ab99f9898d79e968f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4326312a20226d266d21223a2f2630032522226d242c35">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2024-04-06, Amendment 39-22685 (89 FR 
19228, March 18, 2024) (AD 2024-04-06). AD 2024-04-06 applied to 
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. AD 2024-04-06 required repetitive operational checks of 
the gravity cross flow shut-off valve and, for certain airplanes, a 
one-time inspection of the motive flow fuel-feed tubes at the clamp 
blocks location and applicable corrective actions. The FAA issued AD 
2024-04-06 to address mechanical wear damage on the motive flow fuel-
feed tubes. Failure of the affected motive flow fuel-feed tubes and a 
subsequent failure of the gravity transfer system could lead to a fuel 
imbalance condition resulting in a reduction in airplane functional 
capabilities and increased crew workload.
    The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2025 
(90 FR 52005). The NPRM was prompted by Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24, 
dated April 29, 2025 (Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24) (also referred to 
as the MCAI), issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation 
authority for Canada. Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 superseded 
Transport Canada AD CF-2022-70, dated December 21, 2022 (Transport 
Canada AD CF-2022-70), which corresponds to AD 2024-04-06. The MCAI 
states that since Transport Canada AD CF-2022-70 was issued, the 
manufacturer issued new service information to require replacement of 
the saddle clamp of the motive flow tubes, along with an inspection and 
rectification of the flow fuel-feed tubes.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in 
AD

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2024-04-06 and require replacement of the saddle clamp, inspection of 
the motive flow fuel-feed tubes, and applicable corrective actions, as 
specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24. The FAA is issuing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-5024.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from the Airline Pilots Association, 
International (ALPA) who supported the NPRM without change.
    The FAA received additional comments from Delta Air Lines (Delta) 
and Citizens Rulemaking Alliance. The following presents the comments 
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Revise Exception for Tube Replacement

    Delta requested that the FAA revise the exception in paragraph 
(h)(5) of the proposed AD by adding reference to Part III of Transport 
Canada AD CF-2025-24. Delta noted, as proposed, the exception would 
only apply to Part II of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24. Delta stated 
that there is a clear coating on the area behind the saddle clamp, 
which makes it difficult to distinguish between actual damage and paint 
or coating damage. Delta concluded that revising the exception would 
allow operators to replace the motive flow fuel-feed tubes instead of 
doing rework if there is any confusion as to whether the damage is to 
the coating, paint, or tube.
    The FAA agrees that the exception in paragraph (h)(5) of this AD 
applies to Parts II and III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 and has 
revised that paragraph accordingly. The FAA infers that the area behind 
the saddle clamp as referred to by the commenter is the area of the 
motive flow fuel-feed tube that mates with the saddle clamp. The FAA 
notes that the rework referenced in paragraph (h)(5) of this AD is 
related to different tasks required by Parts II and III of Transport 
Canada AD CF-2025-24. The rework under Part II is provided in Step 2.6 
of Section 2 (Procedure) of Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-28-2109, 
Issue 005, dated October 2, 2023, as documented in the preamble of AD 
2024-04-06, and it requires checking the motive flow fuel-feed tube for 
pre-load condition if the tube is found with no damage or paint damage 
only. The rework under Part III is provided in Step 2.7 of Section 2 
(Procedure) of Spirit AeroSystems Belfast Service Bulletin 500SHW-28-
2112, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2024, and it requires application of 
finish to the motive flow fuel-feed tube if the tube is found with 
paint damage only.

Request To Use Alternative Service Information for Tube Installation

    Delta requested that the FAA add an exception to paragraph (h) of 
the proposed AD to allow the installation of new motive flow fuel-feed 
tubes specified in Part III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 to be 
done using the service information referenced in Part II of Transport 
Canada AD CF-2025-24, if the tube installations in Parts II and III are 
done concurrently. Delta noted that the service information referenced 
in Part III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 specifies doing the tube 
installation per an airplane maintenance manual (AMM) task. Delta 
stated that if the actions in Parts II and III of Transport Canada AD 
CF-2025-24 are done concurrently and damage is found behind the saddle 
clamp and clamp block, then operators would need to follow two 
different instruction methods to address the damage.
    The FAA disagrees with the request because an exception is not 
needed to address Delta's concern. The service information referenced 
in Part III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 does not prescribe a 
specific method for installing new motive flow fuel-feed tubes. Instead 
that service information refers to a maintenance manual as an 
acceptable procedure for doing the installation. Therefore, if the 
actions in Parts II and Part III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 are 
done concurrently and new motive flow fuel-feed tubes must be installed 
per Parts II and III, then operators may comply with the tube 
installation specified in Part III by using the tube installation 
method prescribed in the service information referenced in Part II. The 
FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Issue an NPRM or Delay Effective Date for Non-Immediate 
Tasks

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA either 
provide its justification for finding good cause to bypass notice and 
comment procedures, or convert this action to an NPRM and stay 
enforcement for non-immediate requirements. The commenter asserted the 
FAA's use of the good cause exemption appears insufficiently supported.
    The FAA notes the comment was submitted in response to an NPRM for 
which the FAA provided a 45-day comment period. This final rule is 
effective 35 days after its publication in the Federal Register. 
Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary.

Request To Make Incorporation by Reference (IBR) Materials Reasonably 
Available

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance stated that the FAA's current 
practices for IBR frequently fail to meet the legal and regulatory 
standards for reasonable availability. The commenter called on the FAA 
to guarantee that all IBR materials are easily and freely accessible to 
the public and affected parties for both commenting and compliance 
purposes. The commenter also requested that this access be documented 
in the rulemaking record.
    The FAA notes that this AD incorporates by reference Transport 
Canada AD CF-2025-24, not the manufacturer service information 
referenced in that Transport Canada AD. The FAA posted Transport Canada 
AD CF-2025-24 to the AD docket when the NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register. The material referenced in Transport Canada AD CF-
2025-24 may only be posted before the final rule's publication if it is 
already publicly available or if there is written consent from the 
owner of that material. Additionally, the FAA provided notice in the 
NPRM that the material referenced in Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 
will be available in the AD docket after this AD is published. 
Therefore, the FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Comply With the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA revise the 
AD to comply with the PRA if reporting is required or remove any 
reporting provisions until PRA requirements are satisfied. If reporting 
is not required, the commenter requested the FAA clarify that in the 
AD.
    The FAA notes paragraph (i) of this AD specifies that this AD does 
not require reporting. If an AD were to require reporting, the preamble 
of the AD would include a paragraph titled ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' 
that would provide the applicable OMB control number, required PRA 
statements, and the estimated time to collect the required information 
(burden). Any costs associated with the reporting requirement would be 
included in the Costs of Compliance section in the preamble of the AD. 
Therefore, the FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

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Request To Consider Impact on Small Entities

    The commenter requested that the FAA certify under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (RFA) that the AD will not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities, or prepare an initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis if it cannot be certified.
    The FAA provides the following clarification. The RFA of 1980 (5 
U.S.C. 601-612), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121) and the Small 
Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-240), requires Federal agencies 
to consider the effects of the regulatory action on small business and 
other small entities and to minimize any significant economic impact. 
The term ``small entities'' comprises small businesses and not-for-
profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are 
not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with 
populations of less than 50,000.
    The FAA identified three air carriers that will be affected by this 
AD. Based on the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard, all 
three entities are large businesses:

                    Small Business Size Standards \1\
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         NAICS \2\ code               Description        Size standard
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481111..........................  Scheduled           1,500 employees.
                                   Passenger Air
                                   Transportation.
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\1\ Source: <a href="http://sba.gov">sba.gov</a>: Table of Small Business Size Standards.
\2\ North American Industrial Classification System.

    If an agency determines that a rulemaking will not result in a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, 
the head of the agency may certify under section 605(b) of the RFA. 
Therefore, as provided in section 605(b) and based on the foregoing, 
the head of the FAA certifies that this AD will not result in a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. 
The FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Request To Revise the Cost Estimate

    The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance requested that the FAA augment the 
rulemaking docket with the cost methodology and assumptions, including 
the labor rate, parts availability, and expected downtime.
    In the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD, the FAA 
disclosed the number of affected airplanes on the U.S. registry, 
estimated number of work hours and parts cost provided by the 
manufacturer, and the aggregate costs. Additionally, the FAA considered 
the impact that this AD will have on affected operators and determined 
this AD will not trigger any downtime costs because the requirements of 
this AD can be performed during regularly scheduled maintenance. Since 
the FAA has assessed and disclosed the total known costs of the AD 
requirements in the Costs of Compliance section of the proposed AD, and 
the commenter did not provide additional cost data for the FAA to 
consider in its cost analysis, it is not necessary to reopen the 
comment period or provide additional information in the AD docket. The 
FAA did not change this AD as a result of this comment.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the civil aviation authority 
of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design 
Authority, that authority has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition 
described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant 
data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety 
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for 
minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. 
None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any operator.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24, which specifies 
procedures for performing a repetitive operational check of the gravity 
cross flow shut-off valve and, for certain airplanes, inspecting the 
motive flow fuel-feed tubes for mechanical wear damage (damage 
includes, but is not limited to, cracks, scores, scratches, nicks, and 
gouges) and pre-load condition, and, based on findings, replacing the 
motive flow fuel-feed tube. This material also specifies procedures for 
replacing the saddle clamp of the motive flow fuel-feed tubes on both 
left and right sides, inspecting the motive flow fuel-feed tubes for 
damage (damage includes, but is not limited to, cracks, scores, 
scratches, nicks, and gouges) and, based on findings, repairing or 
replacing the motive flow fuel-feed tube. This material is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section.

Interim Action

    The preamble to AD 2024-04-06 explained that the FAA considers that 
AD an ``interim action'' and the FAA might consider further rulemaking 
if a final action is identified. The manufacturer has since developed 
additional corrective actions to address the unsafe condition. The FAA 
has determined that the additional corrective actions should be 
required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 96 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
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Retained actions from AD 2024-04-  Up to 16.5 work-               $0  Up to $1,403........  Up to $134,688.
 06.                                hours x $85 per
                                    hour = $1,403.
New actions......................  6 work-hours x $85            704  1,214...............  116,544.
                                    per hour = $510.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action that would be required based on the results of any 
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this on-condition action:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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           Labor cost                 Parts cost       Cost per product
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12 work-hours x $85 per hour =    $5,256............  $6,276.
 $1,020 (retained from AD 2024-
 04-06).
Up to 12 work-hours x $85 per     Up to $5,130......  Up to $6,150.
 hour = $1,020 (new actions).
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    According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD 
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected operators. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for 
affected operators. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs 
in the cost estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-04-06, Amendment 39-22685 
(89 FR 19228, March 18, 2024); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2026-10-12 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); 
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-23352; Docket No. FAA-2025-5024; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00797-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 1, 2026.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2024-04-06, Amendment 39-22685 (89 FR 19228, 
March 18, 2024) (AD 2024-04-06).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type 
Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership 
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Transport 
Canada AD CF-2025-24, dated April 29, 2025 (Transport Canada AD CF-
2025-24).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of mechanical wear damage on the 
motive flow fuel-feed tubes that were secured by bonding clamps and 
clamp blocks inside the collector tank. This AD was also prompted by 
a determination that replacement of the saddle clamps of the motive 
flow tubes is also needed to address the unsafe condition. The FAA 
is issuing this AD to address mechanical wear damage on the motive 
flow fuel-feed tubes. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 
result in failure of the affected motive flow fuel-feed tubes and a 
subsequent failure of the gravity transfer system, which could lead 
to a fuel imbalance condition resulting in a reduction in airplane 
functional capabilities and increased crew workload.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply 
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24.

(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24

    (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 refers to its effective 
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 refers to January 4, 
2023 (the effective date of Transport Canada AD CF-2022-70), this AD 
requires using April 22, 2024 (the effective date of AD 2024-04-06).
    (3) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 refers to hours air 
time, this AD requires using flight hours.
    (4) Where Parts II and III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 
specify to ``rectify, as applicable'', this AD requires replacing 
that text with ``accomplish all applicable corrective actions before 
further flight''.
    (5) Where the service information referenced in Parts II and III 
of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 specifies to do rework if there is 
no damage or paint damage only, operators may either do the rework 
or replace the fuel tubes as specified in the service information 
referenced in Parts II and III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24.
    (6) Where Part III of Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24 specifies 
inspecting for ``a damage'', this AD requires replacing that text 
with ``damage (damage includes, but is not limited to, cracks, 
scores, scratches, nicks, and gouges)''.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in Transport Canada 
AD CF-

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2025-24 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, 
this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, 
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of 
the Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bcfdf1f3fffcdadddd92dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4a4644484b6d6a6a256c647d">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, 
Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or 
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's Transport Canada Design Approval 
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must 
include the DAO-authorized signature.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Erica Bayles, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 
98198; phone: 907-271-5844; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3154435852501f541f5350485d5442715750501f565e47"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="395c4b505a58175c175b5840555c4a795f5858175e564f">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Transport Canada AD CF-2025-24, dated April 29, 2025.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For Transport Canada material identified in this AD, contact 
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 
159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-
663-3639; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6c382f422d051e1b031e18040502091f1f28051e090f18051a091f412f03021f050b02091f0809020d1a050b0d0e050005180942382f2c180f420b0f420f0d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cd998ee38ca4bfbaa2bfb9a5a4a3a8bebe89a4bfa8aeb9a4bba8bee08ea2a3bea4aaa3a8bea9a8a3acbba4aaacafa4a1a4b9a8e3998e8db9aee3aaaee3aeac">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on 
the Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3056421e595e4340555344595f5e705e5142511e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f19783df989f8281949285989e9fb19f908390df969e87">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

    Issued on May 11, 2026.
Brian Knaup,
Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, 
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-10491 Filed 5-26-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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