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FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident
According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

The FAA has issued a special airworthiness Information bulletin (SAIB) regarding last month’s incident where five aircraft were serviced with jet fuel contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) at Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, while an additional nine aircraft were fueled using equipment that had been exposed to DEF. The agency identified the aircraft, including the Falcon 900EX that was forced to make an emergency return to base as its engines began failing due to clogged fuel systems, and noted that it has sent a copy of the SAIB to the registered owner of each.


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