FAA issues new airworthiness directives for Airbus and Boeing planes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted several new airworthiness directives (ADs) affecting multiple Airbus and Boeing aircraft models, according to recent Federal Register documents.

For Airbus SAS airplanes, the FAA requires repetitive leak checks of fuel low pressure shut-off valves on various A330 and A340 models due to reported leaks. Additionally, the FAA is superseding a previous directive for A330-841 and -941 airplanes to include flight manual revisions and maintenance actions related to engine bleed air system valves.

Regarding Boeing aircraft, new ADs address safety concerns including insufficient protection on the left fan cowl of the right engine on certain 787 models, detachment of passenger service unit video monitors during hard landings on 737 series airplanes, and pitch oscillation events linked to excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay on certain 737 models.

These directives require inspections, maintenance record checks, part replacements, and revisions to flight manuals or equipment lists to mitigate unsafe conditions identified by the FAA.

The FAA's actions aim to enhance flight safety by addressing reported mechanical issues across these aircraft fleets. Operators must comply with the specified measures to maintain airworthiness.

Further updates or modifications to these directives may occur as new information or solutions become available, ensuring continued oversight of aircraft safety.