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FAA orders sealant checks on some Boeing 787 jets after production gap
The FAA is requiring inspections on certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 jets. The move follows a report that some sealant in the center wing fuel tank missed required checks during production. Airlines must inspect sealant in the left, right, and center wing areas and test its adhesion.
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What does it mean?
If you fly on one of these Boeing 787 models, the airline must check the sealant inside the wing fuel tanks. Sealant keeps joints tight so fuel stays where it belongs.
Who is affected?
Airlines operating Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 jets, and their passengers.