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.