What Happened
US Operators Must Inspect Fuel Lines Due to Potential Fire Hazard
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a directive requiring inspections of Airbus A220 fuel hoses due to concerns about potential fuel leaks and fire hazards. The affected aircraft are operated by Delta Air Lines, Breeze Airways, and JetBlue Airways. The inspections aim to identify and replace damaged fuel-line assemblies, with an estimated cost of $850 per aircraft for the inspection and up to $10,005 for replacement. This development was first reported by an unknown source.