Regulation & law · 09/10/2008

FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes Equipped With CFM56-7 Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring the installation of a new heat insulation blanket and cover plate on certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes equipped with CFM56-7 engines to prevent the risk of an uncontrollable fire and possible fuel tank explosion.