✈️FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Aircraft
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that some floor beam side-of-body fittings have been manufactured with an incorrect material type. This AD requires replacing the incorrectly manufactured floor beam side-of-body fittings, inspecting the fuselage frame and fastener holes for damage, and repairing any damage. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines a new FAA airworthiness directive affecting Boeing Model 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft, which requires compliance actions such as inspections and potential replacements of fittings. This directly impacts operators' financial obligations and regulatory compliance, necessitating budgeting for inspections and parts.