# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-07-07 · Effective 2023-08-11 · 88 FR 43251
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-14332
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 43251
- **Publication date:** 2023-07-07
- **Effective date:** 2023-08-11
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2022-0816
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-8 and -8F series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings located at stringer splices at multiple body stations. This AD requires an inspection of each free flange of the stringers at the stringer splice for the presence of radius fillers at fastener locations, an inspection for cracking of the stringers and stringer splice fittings at certain stringer splice locations, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/07/2023-14332/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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