# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2026-01-16 · Effective 2026-02-20 · 91 FR 2068
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-00838
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 91 FR 2068
- **Publication date:** 2026-01-16
- **Effective date:** 2026-02-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2025-0744
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by cracking found during an inspection on an airplane equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) scimitar blended winglets. This AD requires performing a general visual inspection (GVI) or maintenance records check of certain stringers for an approved freeze plug repair, performing a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the same area for any crack common to a certain stringer and a reinforcement strap, 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/2026/01/16/2026-00838/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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