# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-11-12 · Effective 2019-12-17 · 84 FR 60900
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-24501
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 84 FR 60900
- **Publication date:** 2019-11-12
- **Effective date:** 2019-12-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2019-0583
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an escapement from the wing spar terminal fitting supplier indicating that the engineering requirements provided by Boeing for controlling machine mismatch were incorrect for part faying surfaces, which can result in a reduced fatigue capability at the interface of the side of body (SOB) rib. This AD requires repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking and applicable on-condition actions for the SOB rib webs where fastener locations attach the terminal fittings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/12/2019-24501/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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