Search Results for keywords:"sealant inspection"

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  • 2021-01160 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6269
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Boeing 737-9 airplanes due to safety concerns about missing sealant on parts of the wings. This missing sealant could lead to a fuel leak and potentially a major ground fire if not addressed. The directive would require inspections and the application of sealant where necessary. Comments on this proposal are open until March 8, 2021, and detailed instructions for submitting feedback can be found at the federal regulations website.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure some Boeing airplanes are safe by fixing missing glue on parts of the wings, which could cause dangerous fuel leaks. They want people to check the wings and add more glue if it's missing.

  • 2025-03794 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11683
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule change to update safety directives for certain Airbus A350 airplanes. This new rule would replace an older directive and introduce additional inspections and actions to ensure the proper application of sealant in specific wing areas. These actions are aimed at preventing potential ignition sources in fuel tanks due to lightning strikes. Interested parties can comment on this proposed rule by April 25, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure that certain Airbus airplanes are safe from lightning strikes by checking and fixing sealant on their wings, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about these changes before April 25, 2025.