Boeing 757 Wings Face Mandatory Crack Inspections Soon
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly or fix Boeing 757-200 or -300 planes with special winglets, this new rule is for you! The FAA wants inspections to catch cracks early and fix them fast to keep everyone safe. These checks need to happen soon and might cost some time and money, but they’re worth it to keep the skies safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Inspections for 757-200/-300 with SBWs
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 airplanes equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) scimitar blended winglets (SBWs). It would require a general visual inspection or maintenance-records check of certain stringers for an approved freeze plug repair, a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the same area for any crack common to a certain stringer and a reinforcement strap, and applicable on-condition actions to address the unsafe condition.
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