FAA orders new inspections for Boeing 787 wing structures
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring specific maintenance checks on certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 aircraft. This action is a direct response to a Boeing investigation that found manufacturing errors in the lower side of body splice plates, which connect the wing skins.
Why it matters: This is a targeted safety fix rather than a broad policy shift. It ensures that a specific structural weakness identified by the manufacturer is monitored and addressed through mandatory maintenance. While it adds recurring inspection tasks for operators, it is a standard regulatory response to a known manufacturing defect.
Who it affects
- Operators of Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration published this rule in the Federal Register; readers should consult the full text to determine which specific aircraft serial numbers and configurations are covered.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document