Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directive Issued

Airworthiness directives are relatively common and can affect any manufacturer. They can impact small or large aircraft and any engineering in aviation.

The Boeing 747 has experienced new failures affecting the series. Published on the 29th of December, the airworthiness directive includes the 747-400 and the 747-8.

What’s Next For The Boeing 747?

So what’s next from this exactly? Twenty-eight units registered within the United States will need thorough inspections.

These inspections should report back to the airlines, governing bodies, and others whether replacement parts need to be installed.

While the Federal Aviation Administration ordered these mandates, they don’t represent the global. As a result, this issue could impact an additional 747s in other regions.

If the FAA initially mandates inspections for 28 U.S registered Boeing 747s, how do other markets review such a series?

Each country or region’s regulator handles this. In addition, the latest ruling includes that of the newer 747 model, the -8 series. Previously, the AD (airworthiness directive) only included the older 747 models.

Boeing expects to deliver its final 747 to Atlas Air very soon. The rollout of the final unit took place last year in December of 2022.

It’s the end of an era. However, the 747 will continue flying for decades, thanks to its presence as a freighter and in the second-, third-, and fourth-hand markets.