Federal Register #AD 2026-20-01

FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Series: Inspection and Installation of Cargo Liner Joint Sealing Tape

This opportunity relates to a regulatory safety action issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Boeing 787 series airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - The Boeing Company - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection for missing BMS5-146 cargo liner joint sealing tape on Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes - 87 U.S. airplanes affected - Installation of BMS5-146 cargo liner joint sealing tape as an on-condition action - Reference to Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530108-00 RB, Issue 001 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with detailed inspection and corrective actions as specified in the Boeing bulletin - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory directive - Addresses fire safety risk due to missing tape - Additional AD for Helicopteres Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters: - Revision of rotorcraft flight manual to address weak emergency locator transmitter signals - No procurement involved, only manual revision - No purchase quantities or contract value; directive mandates compliance actions only

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. This AD addresses the issue of missing cargo liner joint sealing tape in specific areas, which could allow fire to propagate into the cabin. It requires a detailed inspection for the missing tape and applicable on-condition actions to ensure safety. The directive aims to prevent fire propagation and maintain safe flight and landing.

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