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Fuel leaks prompt FAA fine

FAA cites Beechcraft Baron production errors

Manufacturing defects led to fuel leaks in 43 Beechcraft Baron twins produced in 2012 and 2013, and the FAA has proposed a $430,000 civil penalty, giving Textron Aviation subsidiary Beechcraft Corp. 30 days to respond.

The FAA announced the decision April 9. An agency spokesperson provided a copy of the letter detailing the alleged violations, but declined to provide additional information.

"I can tell you that we will be communicating with the FAA regarding this, but do not have any comment to provide at this point," said Textron Aviation spokesperson Lindsay Adrian in an email seeking comment from the company.