Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-02-19 · Effective 2021-03-08 · 86 FR 10171
Document
Document number
2021-03462
Federal Register citation
86 FR 10171
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Publication date
2021-02-19
Effective date
2021-03-08
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1176
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive general visual inspections of the bilge barriers located in the forward and aft cargo compartments for disengaged or damaged decompression panels, reinstallation of disengaged but undamaged decompression panels, and replacement of damaged decompression panels. This AD was prompted by reports of multiple incidents of torn decompression panels being found in the bilge area. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.