Regulation & law · 21/09/2007

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747 Series Airplanes to Address Loose Fasteners and Damaged Components

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes to address reports of under-torqued or loose fasteners, damaged or cracked hanger fittings, and bulkhead components, which could lead to engine separation and failure.