Search Results for keywords:"freighter conversion"

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  • 2025-04319 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12452
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning the Boeing 737-800 airplanes converted to freighters. This rule mandates earlier ultrasonic inspections of the airplane's skin under the drag link assembly to address any potential cracking issues. These inspections are essential because undetected cracks could lead to rapid decompression and compromise the airplane’s structural integrity. The rule is based on prior assessments indicating that the previous inspection deadlines were inadequate for ensuring safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making sure certain Boeing airplanes are extra safe by checking them for hidden cracks sooner than before, just like checking a toy for cracks before it might break. This helps keep the airplanes strong and everyone safe while flying.

  • 2024-29619 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102019
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 767-300 series airplanes converted from passenger to freighter. This proposed AD is due to improperly installed pitot-static tubing in the plane's equipment center, which could lead to system malfunctions. It would require a visual inspection of certain tubes and hoses to check for issues and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by January 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA found out that some tubes inside certain Boeing airplanes were put in the wrong way when the planes were changed from carrying people to carrying packages. They want to check these tubes and fix any problems to make sure the planes stay safe in the sky.