NPRM FAA-2026-3868

Comment period closed

Proposed airworthiness directive · Boeing

Published
April 27, 2026 · 91 FR 22485
Comments due
June 11, 2026
Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
Docket
FAA-2026-3868
Project
AD-2025-01169-T
FR document
2026-08154
Products
Aircraft

A proposal is not in force. If adopted, it becomes an AD, usually with changes. Only the Federal Register edition is official.

Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuselage skin cracks found near the aft drain mast. This proposed AD would require inspection of the aft drain mast area and surrounding fuselage skin for any repair, repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and structure common to the aft drain mast for any crack and any corrosion, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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