Business · 20/12/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive to address fatigue cracks found in lower lobe fuselage frames on certain Boeing 747-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes, which could lead to rapid decompression if left unchecked.