UNSPSC 78181819: Aircraft fixed wing fuel system repair

Services related to the maintenance of and repairs to aircraft systems which pump, manage and deliver fuel to the propulsion system and APU

UNSPSC 78181819 Aircraft fixed wing fuel system repair, a Commodity code, covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, overhaul, and repair of fuel system components on fixed-wing aircraft operated by state and local agencies. State and local governments procure this work primarily through higher education systems, state departments of transportation and public safety, and municipal police and fire aviation divisions to maintain airworthiness on aircraft ranging from turboprop King Air and Beechcraft models to single-engine Cessnas. Work includes fuel system diagnostics, component replacement, seal and fitting repair, tank inspection and maintenance, and integrated fuel system troubleshooting performed either on-site or at FAA repair stations. Issuing bodies span state university systems, state transportation and public safety departments, and municipal aviation units; Texas A&M University System, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Illinois Department of Transportation, and City of Tampa Police Department appear prominently in recent solicitations. The code shows activity concentrated in Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Georgia, with scattered activity in Florida and Arizona.

Recent representative opportunities include Texas A&M University System Office of Procurement and Business Services RFP SAIR-26-287 (posted July 16, 2026; proposals due August 14, 2026) for comprehensive aircraft maintenance covering three Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air models with three-year initial term, requiring onsite scheduled maintenance and nationwide unscheduled repair capability with $5,000,000 aviation liability insurance; and Illinois Department of Transportation IFB B-49470 (posted March 4, 2026; bids due March 25, 2026) for Beechcraft King Air 350 and Cessna airframe services across 16 line items with FAA Certified Repair Station requirements and 30-to-45-day turnaround mandates. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department RFP 260000002141 (posted May 8, 2026; proposals due April 21, 2026) for Wescam MX-10 surveillance system maintenance on an Airbus H125 helicopter demonstrates state procurement of specialized avionics and system-level support on rotary-wing platforms, though technically outside the fixed-wing commodity scope. Response to fuel system repair opportunities typically requires FAA Part 145 certification, manufacturer-specific training documentation, liability insurance in the $1,000,000–$10,000,000 range depending on aircraft values, and demonstrated turnaround capability supporting state operational schedules.