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Unclassified

FAA orders additional fuel-tank inspections for certain Boeing 787s

Last observed 2026-11-03 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

The FAA requires operators of certain 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to inspect sealant around the centre wing tank and test seal adhesion; defects may require correction.

Why it matters: Nicht geprüfte Dichtmittel könnten bei Blitzeinschlag eine Zündung im Tank verursachen; Betreiber müssen mögliche Mängel beheben.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

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