Transport i infrastruktura · 08/06/2026
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747-8 Series Airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 747-8 series airplanes to address cracks in the fuselage skin lap splice, which could pose a safety risk. The proposed AD requires repetitive inspections and on-condition actions to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.