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EASA Regulations for Boeing 787-8

52 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787-8.

EASA AD US-2024-16-14

Equipment/Furnishings - Captain's and First Officer's Seats - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2024-16-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections and corrective actions for the Captain's and First Officer's seats due to reports of uncommanded horizontal seat movement that can cause rapid descent and passenger injuries. The directive includes inspection of rocker switch caps and switch cover assemblies, functional tests, marking, and limits on seat installation.

Aug 22, 2024
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EASA AD US-2024-13-05

Nacelles / Pylons - Left and Right Engine Inlet Cowl Assembly / Engine Anti-Ice Duct Seals - Inspection / Records Check

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-13-05 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It responds to reports of heat damage around the engine anti-ice duct seals in the engine inlet cowl assemblies, requiring inspections and repairs to ensure continued airworthiness. The directive mandates records checks, seal replacements, damage repairs, and prohibits installation of certain engine inlets under unsafe conditions.

Aug 22, 2024
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EASA AD US-2024-01-04

Engine Exhaust - Inner Fixed Structure and Thrust Reverser - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2024-01-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. It focuses on inspections and replacement of the inner fixed structure forward upper fire seal and thermal insulation blankets in the thrust reverser area to prevent damage and potential fire hazards. This directive mandates inspection and replacement of specific upper splitter fairing assemblies to enhance engine fire safety.

Feb 7, 2024
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EASA AD US-2024-01-01

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2026-02-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2024-01-01 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive visual inspections under all lavatory washbasins to detect intermittent and active water leaks from the faucet control module (FCM), which could migrate below the passenger floor and into electronic equipment bays. The directive aims to prevent damage to flight-critical equipment caused by these leaks.

Feb 6, 2024
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EASA AD US-2023-25-10

Equipment / Furnishings - Seat Track Fitting Nuts - Re-torque

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2023-25-10 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates re-torquing of the free-standing flight attendant seat track fitting nuts due to a quality issue where these nuts were found under-torqued during production. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of flight attendant seats to prevent safety hazards.

Jan 10, 2024
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EASA AD US-2023-19-09

Auto Flight - Airplane Flight Manual Revision - Flight Control Module Software Update

Airworthiness Directive 2023-19-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates updates to the airplane flight manual and installation of updated flight control module software to correct unsafe conditions related to autopilot flight director system transitions and misleading vertical flight director guidance during approach.

Oct 13, 2023
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EASA AD US-2023-12-10

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It updates airworthiness directives related to limitations and operating procedures in the airplane flight manual due to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting radio altimeters. This amendment aims to enhance safety by mitigating risks associated with degraded landing performance caused by 5G interference.

Jun 23, 2023
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EASA AD US-2023-10-09

Fire Protection - Forward and Aft Cargo Compartment Decompression Panels - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-10-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the forward and aft cargo compartment decompression panels for damaged fastener holes and requires corrective actions if damage exceeds allowable limits. This directive aims to ensure the integrity of decompression panels to maintain adequate fire suppression capabilities in cargo compartments.

Jun 21, 2023
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EASA AD US-2023-08-02

Cargo and Accessory Compartments - Bilge Barrier Assembly - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-02 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing certain Boeing 787-8, -9, and -10 airplanes. It requires changing or replacing the bilge barrier assembly in the forward and aft cargo compartments to prevent issues with torn decompression panels. This directive supersedes previous ADs related to inspections and replacements of these panels to enhance cargo compartment safety.

Jun 15, 2023
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EASA AD US-2023-08-04

Water / Waste - Door 1 and Door 3 Lavatory and Galley Potable Water Systems - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-08-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates detailed visual inspections of the potable water systems in door 1 and door 3 lavatories and galleys to identify missing or incorrectly installed clamshell couplings. The directive aims to prevent water leaks that could affect electronic equipment and compromise flight safety.

May 30, 2023
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EASA AD US-2023-05-04

Hydraulic Power - Ram Air Turbine Pump Barrel Assembly - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-05-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It targets failures in the ram air turbine (RAT) pump barrel assembly caused by variations in the bronze metal used during manufacturing, which can lead to fatigue and cracking. The directive mandates inspections and replacements of affected RAT pump control modules and assemblies to ensure continued hydraulic power availability.

Apr 12, 2023
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EASA AD US-2022-14-04

Airplane Flight Manual - Certificate Limitations on Minimum Tank Fuel Temperatures - Revision

The Airplane Flight Manual - Certificate Limitations on Minimum Tank Fuel Temperatures - Revision is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 series engines. It addresses a design issue in the engine fuel feed system that could cause fuel flow restrictions due to ice accumulation and release. The directive mandates updates to the airplane flight manual to revise minimum fuel temperature limitations.

Sep 19, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-15-01

Stabilizers - Vertical Fin Tension Bolt Holes - Inspection / Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-15-01 addresses certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections of vertical fin tension bolt holes for corrosion and finish degradation, reviews of maintenance programs regarding bolt sealant application, and applicable corrective actions to ensure structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential loss of the vertical fin due to undetected corrosion.

Jul 25, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-09-08

Stabilizers - Main Torque Box Skin Panel and Rear Spar Root Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-08 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the main torque box (MTB) skin panel and rear spar root fitting for cracking and delamination due to reports of a missing shim at a critical joint. The directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of these aircraft by requiring specific inspection and corrective actions.

Jun 7, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-02-14

Landing Gear - Main Landing Gear Inner Cylinder Pivot Pins - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 87, Number 36 (AD 2022-02-14) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA for certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses cracks found in the inner cylinder pivot pins of the left and right main landing gear (MLG) through mandated inspections and maintenance actions. The directive requires repetitive lubrication and inspections of the MLG truck beams and inner cylinder pivot joints to detect damage and prevent potential landing gear collapse.

Mar 10, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-03-21

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2022-03-21) that applies to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It addresses updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The directive mandates revisions to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new or more restrictive requirements.

Mar 8, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-02-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-10

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-02-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It responds to interference issues caused by 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band that affect radio altimeters and related airplane systems during landing. This directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate new limitations and operating procedures to mitigate risks associated with degraded deceleration performance and longer landing distances.

Jan 19, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-24-14

Engine Exhaust - Thrust Reverser Translating Sleeve Secondary Sliders - Check / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2021-24-14 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. It targets damage found in the thrust reverser translating sleeve secondary sliders caused by contact with the slider track liner, which could reduce the fatigue life of these components. This directive mandates inspections and possible replacement of affected thrust reversers to ensure continued airworthiness.

Jan 12, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-23-21

Fuselage - Aft Wheel Well Bulkhead Structural Joints - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-23-21 addresses certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft wheel well bulkhead structural joints due to improper shimming during assembly, which may cause fatigue cracking. The directive requires repair of any detected cracks to maintain structural integrity.

Jan 3, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-23-20

Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 231 (December 6, 2021) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Wing Front Spar Structural Joints - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2021-23-20) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. It addresses structural joint assembly issues that may reduce fatigue thresholds, requiring repetitive inspections and repairs of the front spar pickle fork and outer chord areas to maintain airworthiness.

Jan 3, 2022
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