EASA Regulations for Boeing 747-8F

18 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 747-8F.

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EASA AD US-2026-13-03

Jul 7, 2026

Fuselage - Stringers and Stringer Splice Fittings - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-13-03 addresses certain Boeing 747-8F series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of fuselage stringers and stringer splice fittings for cracking and the presence of radius fillers at specific fastener locations. It also requires applicable on-condition actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F

EASA AD US-2024-02-03

Feb 19, 2024

Instruments - Electronic Flight Instrumentation System / Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System Interface Units - Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-02-03 addresses certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. This final rule mandates updated software installation for the Electronic Flight Instrumentation System and Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System Interface Units to prevent display failures and improve airspeed alerting during landing.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2023-14-03

Aug 7, 2023

Fuselage - Stringers of Forward and Aft of the Bulkhead - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2023-14-03 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates inspections of fuselage stringers, specifically those common to the end fittings forward and aft of the bulkhead at station 2598, due to reported cracks. The directive aims to prevent structural integrity issues caused by stress corrosion cracking in these stringers.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F8

EASA AD US-2023-11-11

Aug 4, 2023

Fuselage - Pressure Bulkhead Stringer Sidewalls / Assemblies - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-11-11 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of stringer sidewalls and assemblies near the pressure bulkhead at station 2360 due to reported cracks. This directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting and repairing stress corrosion cracking in critical fuselage components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2023-12-18

Jul 10, 2023

Fuselage - Stringers and Stringer Splice Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-12-18 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates inspections of fuselage stringers and stringer splice fittings for cracking and the presence of radius fillers at fastener locations. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by identifying and correcting potential cracking issues in critical fuselage components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2023-12-05

Jun 26, 2023

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The document titled "Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD 2023-12-05) that applies to Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes equipped with radio altimeters. It addresses interference issues caused by wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz 5G C-Band frequency range that affect the reliability of radio altimeters and related airplane systems.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F8
  • Boeing 777

EASA AD US-2022-08-14

May 10, 2022

Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 88 (May 6, 2022) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Crown Stringers - Inspection' is a new airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for all Boeing 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses reports of cracking in the fuselage crown stringers between station 740 and 1000, specifically stringers S-7 to S-12. The directive mandates repetitive detailed inspections and applicable on-condition repairs to maintain structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F

EASA AD US-2022-07-06

Apr 26, 2022

Instruments - Electronic Flight Instrument System Interface Unit - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-07-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes. It mandates inspection and possible replacement of the left, center, and right electronic flight instrument system (EFIS)/engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) interface units (EIUs) with specific serial numbers. This directive aims to correct unusual flight instrument and EICAS behavior that could compromise flight safety.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F8

EASA AD US-2022-04-07

Feb 24, 2022

Engine Fuel & Control - Fuel Metering Unit Bypass Valve Plug - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-04-07 addresses certain General Electric Company GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model turbofan engines installed on Boeing 747-8F and 787-10 aircraft. This directive mandates inspection and potential replacement of the fuel metering unit (FMU) bypass valve plug to prevent unsafe conditions. The AD aims to mitigate risks of in-flight shutdowns caused by improperly torqued FMU BPV plugs.

Airworthiness Directive
  • General Electric GEnx
  • Boeing 747-8F
  • Boeing 787-10

EASA AD US-2022-03-05

Jan 27, 2022

Superseded by FAA AD 2023-12-05

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-03-05 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-8F, 747-8 series, and 777 airplanes. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to prohibit dispatch and landing operations at airports affected by 5G C-Band interference, which can disrupt radio altimeter functions critical to flight control systems. This directive aims to mitigate risks from erroneous radio altimeter data caused by interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 7478F8
  • Boeing 777

EASA AD US-2020-17-02

Aug 26, 2020

Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision

The document titled "Engine - Kathon FP 1.5 Biocide in a Fuel Tank or Engine - Removal / Airplane Flight Manual - Revision" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive affecting certain Boeing 747-8, 747-8F, and 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B and GEnx-2B model engines. It addresses the unsafe condition caused by the presence of Kathon FP 1.5 biocide in fuel tanks or engines, which can lead to engine control malfunctions and thrust anomalies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F
  • Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2020-08-12

Apr 30, 2020

Fuselage - Left and Right Side Lap Joints of the Fuselage Skin - Inspections / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2020-08-12 addresses certain Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates modifications and repetitive inspections of the left and right side lap joints of the fuselage skin due to the risk of widespread fatigue damage. This directive aims to prevent undetected fatigue cracks that could compromise structural integrity and cause sudden decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2019-22-02

Dec 16, 2019

Superseded by FAA AD 2025-01-08

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-02 is a final rule addressing uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats on all Boeing 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and checks of the horizontal movement system and actuators, detailed inspections for certain airplanes, and applicable corrective actions. It also provides an optional terminating action for certain seat models to resolve the unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747200B200C200F300400400D400F8F8

EASA AD US-2019-08-09

May 10, 2019

Nacelles / Pylons - Aft Fairing Vapour Seals / Heatshield Seals and Retainers / Block Seals / Outboard Lateral Restraint Access Panels - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-09 addresses all Boeing 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It mandates replacement of damaged vapor seals, block seals, heatshield seals, seal retainers, and outboard lateral restraint access panels on the outboard pylons between the engine strut and aft fairing. This directive aims to prevent potential flammable fluid leaks that could lead to uncontrolled fires in the engine strut area.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2018-23-13

Nov 30, 2018

Oxygen - Flightcrew Oxygen Masks - Inspection / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-23-13 is a final rule applicable to all Boeing Model 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes. It addresses an unsafe condition where flightcrew oxygen masks and regulators did not function as designed during flight testing, potentially delaying mask deployment. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of certain oxygen masks and regulators to ensure proper functionality.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 74788F

EASA AD US-2017-22-10

Dec 4, 2017

Equipment / Furnishings - Fastener Assemblies - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2017-22-10 addresses certain Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400F, and 747-8F series airplanes. This directive mandates the replacement of fastener assemblies on the crew access ladder handrails due to reported failures. The directive aims to prevent potential serious or fatal injuries resulting from loose fastener assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 747400400F8F

EASA SIB NM-14-20

Jun 5, 2014

Boeing 747-8F Aeroplanes modified by Telair International, Inc. STC ST02367LA — Cargo Compartments

The Boeing 747-8F Aeroplanes modified by Telair International, Inc. STC ST02367LA — Cargo Compartments is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NM-14-20) issued by the FAA. It addresses an airworthiness concern related to the cargo handling system on Boeing 747-8F aircraft modified with this supplemental type certificate. The bulletin informs operators about potential uncontrolled movement of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) during cargo loading operations due to Power Drive Units entering sleep mode.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 747-8F

EASA SIB NM-13-02

Oct 25, 2012

Boeing 747-8F Aeroplanes - Improper installation of Air Distribution System Riser Duct and Manifold Assemblies

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-13-02 addresses an airworthiness concern related to the improper installation of air distribution system riser duct and manifold assemblies on Boeing 747-8F airplanes. This bulletin informs registered owners and operators about potential leaks and damage in the main deck air distribution system that can reduce cabin airflow. It provides guidance based on Boeing's Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-21-2541 for inspection and corrective actions.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 747-8F