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FAA proposes new Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 vertical fin tension bolt holes
Pilots and operators of Boeing 787 fleets must update maintenance programs and inspection intervals, affecting aircraft availability and safety compliance.
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The FAA has issued a proposed amendment to 14 CFR Part 39 to supersede AD 2022-15-01 for Boeing 787‑8/9/10 aircraft. The new AD reduces compliance times for inspecting vertical fin tension bolt holes and requires review of sealant application methods after reports of more severe corrosion than expected.
Sources
- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes — Federal Register