Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
What happened
Signed by Donald Trump, the FAA adopted an airworthiness directive for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. The directive requires a detailed inspection and adhesion test of sealant installations in the left, right, and center wing side-of-body areas, as well as applicable on-condition actions. The action was prompted by a report that certain center wing fuel tank sealant installations did not receive required visual and adhesion inspections during production.
Why it matters
The directive addresses an unsafe condition found on the covered airplanes. Performing these detailed inspections and adhesion tests ensures that uninspected fuel tank sealant installations meet safety requirements.
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