FAA To Mandate Inspections Of 787 Nose Parts
The FAA plans to mandate Boeing -recommended inspections of forward pressure bulkheads (FPB) on some 980 787s to address production quality problems discovered several years ago.
FAA To Require Inspections Of Boeing 787 Forward-Pressure Bulkheads
In October 2024, Boeing issued an Alerts Requirements Bulletin recommending a one-time visual inspection of the forward pressure bulkhead for gaps. According to the Seattle Times, the guidance enhanced the heavy maintenance check for the 787 that occurs every 12 years or 24,000 flight cycles.
FAA to mandate new inspections of Boeing's SC-made 787 Dreamliner jets
The issue involves tiny gaps that could be present in the plane's dome-shaped forward-pressure bulkhead, which is located at the nose of the fuselage and serves as a barrier for the pressurized interior cabin.
FAA Calls for New 787 Inspections
Errors in forward pressure bulkhead assembly and installation could ‘adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane,' the agency said.
FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed directive Thursday to require inspections of Boeing 787s for "excessive gaps" in the front of the jet.
FAA Proposes Inspections on Boeing 787 Dreamliner Nose Component
The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed a directive to require inspections of a key structural component at the nose of Boeing Co.’s 787 Dreamliner.
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