Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2013-02-22 · Effective 2013-02-22 · 78 FR 12231
Document
Document number
2013-04004
Federal Register citation
78 FR 12231
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Publication date
2013-02-22
Effective date
2013-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0091
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This emergency AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires modification of the battery system, or other actions. This AD was prompted by recent incidents involving lithium ion battery failures that resulted in release of flammable electrolytes, heat damage, and smoke. We are issuing this AD to correct damage to critical systems and structures, and the potential for fire in the electrical compartment.