Federal Aviation Grounds Canada-Assembled Aircrafts in Emergency Directive

An emergency airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with operational implications for aircraft assembled in Canada, operating in the United States, was issued with immediate effect following a presidential instruction on the certification status of these aircraft.

An emergency measure, which grounds aircraft on the next available landing, unless otherwise exempted, indicates a move towards a rulemaking process, as discussed below, which outlines the determinations and provisions made, reproduced verbatim for reference purposes.

Emergency Airworthiness Directive Issuance

Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-01-266 is sent to owners and operators of all aircraft whose final assembly was completed in Canada.

Background

The President of the United States has instructed that the type certificate for all aircraft whose final assembly was completed in Canada, as referenced under 14 CFR § 121.571(b) and 14 CFR § 135.117(e), be revoked with immediate effect.

FAA’s Determination

These products have been approved by the aviation authority of another country and were approved for operation in the United States. The FAA is issuing this emergency AD after determining that this approval basis has been revoked.

Emergency AD Requirements

This emergency AD requires operators to immediately cease operations of affected aircraft upon their next landing, except for any authorization specifically granted by the FAA.

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Interim Action

The FAA considers this emergency AD to be an interim action. If final action is later identified, the FAA may consider additional rulemaking.

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 describes the scope of the Agency’s authority.

Presentation of the Actual Emergency Airworthiness Directive

The FAA is issuing this emergency airworthiness directive under 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, and 44701 according to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator.

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2026-01-266 All Aircraft Assembled in Canada

(a) Effective Date. This emergency airworthiness directive (AD) is effective upon receipt.

(b) Affected ADs. None.

(c) Applicability. This emergency AD applies to all aircraft whose final assembly was completed in Canada, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject. Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 0000, General.

(e) Unsafe Condition. This emergency AD was prompted by the revocation of the type certificate approval basis for affected aircraft.

(f) Compliance. Comply with this emergency AD immediately, unless already done.

(g) Required Actions. Operators must cease operation of affected aircraft upon their next landing unless authorized by the FAA.

(h) Special Flight Permits. Special flight permits are prohibited unless approved by the FAA.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs). The FAA may approve AMOCs in accordance with 14 CFR 39.19.

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