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EASA Regulations for Boeing 787-9

52 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 787-9.

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EASA AD US-2026-20-10

Flight Controls - Leading Edge Outboard Slat Systems - Airplane Flight Manual - Amendment

Flight Controls - Leading Edge Outboard Slat Systems - Airplane Flight Manual - Amendment is an amendment document related to the airplane flight manual focusing on the leading edge outboard slat systems. The document addresses specific updates or changes to flight control procedures or limitations associated with these slat systems. No particular aircraft types, engine models, or part numbers are explicitly mentioned in the provided content.

Boeing 7871089

EASA AD US-2026-20-01

Fuselage - Cargo Liner Joint Sealing Tape - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-20-01 addresses certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections for missing Boeing Material Specification 5-146 cargo liner joint sealing tape in specific fuselage areas to prevent potential fire propagation into the cabin. This directive aims to enhance safety by ensuring the integrity of the cargo liner joint sealing tape installation.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7871089

EASA AD US-2026-20-02

Master Minimum Equipment List - Amendment

The Master Minimum Equipment List - Amendment is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes equipped with certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent 1000 engine variants. It addresses a safety concern related to the lack of data supporting engine operability when dispatched under MMEL item 75-33-01, which involves operating with an inoperative engine intermediate pressure bleed valve (IPBV).

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 78789

EASA AD US-2026-17-02

Wings - Lower Outboard Wing Skin - Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2026-17-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates inspections of the lower outboard wing skins due to manufacturing errors and excessive preload forces that may cause fatigue cracks at fastener holes. The directive requires repetitive ultrasonic and detailed inspections of specific wing splice plates and fittings to ensure structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2026-13-07

Equipment/Furnishings - Doorway Support Bracket - Installation

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-13-07 addresses certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates modifications to the doorway support bracket assemblies to prevent door assist handles from detaching during pre-flight checks. The directive includes installation of new retainers, placards or part markings, inspections, and on-condition corrective actions to ensure safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2026-12-07

Auto Flight - Mode Control Panel - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-12-07 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It mandates replacement of the existing mode control panel (MCP) with an updated version to prevent uncommanded changes to the MCP selected altitude. This directive aims to enhance flight safety by mitigating risks of controlled flight into terrain or mid-air collisions.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD 2023-0221R1

Equipment / Furnishings — Mini-Suite Entry Door(s)/Emergency Passage Feature Mechanism — Inspection / Modification

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0221R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection and modification of the Mini-Suite Entry Door and Emergency Passage Feature mechanism on Boeing 787-9 aircraft modified by EASA STC 10082968. The directive targets potential damage to the door mechanism pin that could prevent emergency evacuation from business class mini suites. It mandates inspections and modifications to ensure safe operation of the mini-suite entry doors during flight.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7879

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

EASA AD US-2022-24-11

Fire Protection - Engine Fire Shutoff Switches - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-24-11 addresses all Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. It focuses on engine fire shutoff switches (EFSSs) that may contain foreign object debris introduced during rework, potentially compromising fire protection functions. The directive mandates identification and replacement of affected EFSS parts to ensure continued airworthiness and safety.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910

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.

Airworthiness Directive

Boeing 7878910