Boeing Jets: Mandatory Sat-Com Corrosion Inspections
Published Date: 3/6/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is requiring owners of certain Boeing 767 airplanes to regularly check a part of their satellite communication system for corrosion. This new rule starts April 10, 2026, and helps keep flights safe by catching damage early. While inspections might cost some time and money, they prevent bigger problems down the line.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Repair and Replacement Costs If Corrosion Found
If corrosion is found, the FAA estimates repairing an adapter plate would take 5 work-hours (5 x $85 = $425) with $0 in parts, for a $425 repair cost. Replacing an adapter plate is estimated at 2 work-hours (2 x $85 = $170) plus $18,000 in parts, for a $18,170 replacement cost per product.
Mandatory SATCOM Adapter Inspections
If you own or operate Boeing Model 767-200, -300, -300F, or -400ER airplanes, you must begin repetitive detailed inspections of the SATCOM high gain antenna adapter plate for corrosion starting April 10, 2026, using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 767-23A0351 RB, dated January 23, 2025. The FAA issued this rule to prevent corrosion that could cause parts to depart the airplane and potentially damage flight control surfaces, risking loss of safe flight and landing.
Estimated Inspection Cost Per Airplane
The FAA estimates each detailed inspection takes 11 work-hours at $85 per hour, or $935 per inspection cycle per airplane. The rule applies to 597 U.S.-registered airplanes, giving an estimated total cost to U.S. operators of $558,195 per inspection cycle.
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