FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Aircraft

TapTechNews September 18th news, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft, which will take effect on October 23, 2024. TapTechNews translates the FAA description as follows:

This directive is triggered by events such as incorrect behavior of the automatic throttle (A/T) system during a go-around, possible incorrect readings of the low-frequency radio altimeter (LRRA), and possible deficiencies in the low airspeed protection and crew alarm system.

This directive requires updating the thrust management (TM) system and the display and crew alarm (DCA) operating procedure software (OPS). The FAA issues this directive to address safety concerns in these products.

The FAA estimates that this directive affects 125 aircraft registered in the US. The FAA estimates the cost of complying with this directive as follows:

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