Boeing 757s Face Mandatory Winglet Crack Checks
Published Date: 1/16/2026
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Summary
The FAA is requiring certain Boeing 757-200 and -300 airplanes with special winglets to get checked for cracks that could be unsafe. Starting February 20, 2026, owners must inspect specific parts and fix any problems found to keep flights safe. These inspections might cost some time and money but are crucial to prevent bigger issues down the runway.
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Required Inspections for Boeing 757s
If you own or operate certain Boeing 757-200 or -300 airplanes equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing scimitar blended winglets, you must, starting February 20, 2026, perform a general visual inspection or maintenance-records check and a high-frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of specific lower wing stringers and do any required repairs. The FAA estimates the AD affects 156 U.S. airplanes and that the GVI plus HFEC inspection takes about 7 work-hours at $85/hour (up to $595 per airplane) and up to $92,820 across U.S. operators; on-condition repairs may add further costs.
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