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Business · 11/01/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737-600 to 900ER Series Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) to address reports of loose or missing parts from the main slat track downstop assemblies, which could lead to a fuel leak and fire. The proposed AD would require replacing the hardware and inspecting the slat cans for debris.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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