Summary
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks found on the thrust reverser (TR) outer V-blade (OVB) during scheduled maintenance and inspections. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the upper, center, and lower segments of the OVB and the inner radius of the OVB for any crack and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2026-3471
Document Number
2026-06691
Type
Proposed Rule
Publication Date
April 7, 2026
Comments Close
May 22, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2026-3471
Topics
Official Documents
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