Rule2026-02096
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
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Published
February 2, 2026
Effective
March 9, 2026
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Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-01- 01, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. AD 2024-01-01 required repetitive general visual inspections (GVIs) of the area under all lavatory washbasins for evidence of intermittent and active leaks at the faucet control module (FCM) and applicable on-condition actions. This AD was prompted by development of an FCM with an improved design that is not susceptible to leaking. This AD continues to require the actions of AD 2024-01-01 and requires replacement of the FCM as terminating action for the repetitive GVIs, a leak test, installation of moisture management devices, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 21 (Monday, February 2, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4438-4442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02096]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2025-1103; Project Identifier AD-2024-00141-T;
Amendment 39-23246; AD 2026-02-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-01-
01, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and
787-10 airplanes. AD 2024-01-01 required repetitive general visual
inspections (GVIs) of the area under all lavatory washbasins for
evidence of intermittent and active leaks at the faucet control module
(FCM) and applicable on-condition actions. This AD was prompted by
development of an FCM with an improved design that is not susceptible
to leaking. This AD continues to require the actions of AD 2024-01-01
and requires replacement of the FCM as terminating action for the
repetitive GVIs, a leak test, installation of moisture management
devices, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective March 9, 2026.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 9,
2026.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March
7, 2024 (89 FR 6422, February 1, 2024).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2025-1103; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For the Boeing material identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600;
telephone 562-797-1717; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2025-1103.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Baek, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562-627-6725;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a0eacfd3c8d5c18ef98ee2c1c5cbe0c6c1c18ec7cfd6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8cc6e3ffe4f9eda2d5a2ceede9e7cceaededa2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2024-01-01, Amendment 39-22652 (89 FR 6422,
February 1, 2024) (AD 2024-01-01). The NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on June 16, 2025 (90 FR 25166). AD 2024-01-01 applied
to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes.
AD 2024-01-01 was prompted by reports of undetected water leaks from
the FCM migrating below the passenger floor in multiple lavatory
locations during flight, and into the electronic equipment bay(s). The
NPRM was prompted by development of an FCM with an improved design that
is not susceptible to leaking. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require repetitive GVIs of the area under all lavatory
washbasins for evidence of intermittent and active leaks at the FCM and
applicable on-condition actions. The NPRM also proposed to require
replacement of the FCM as terminating action for the repetitive GVIs, a
leak test, installation of moisture management devices, and applicable
on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected
water leaks, which could damage flight critical equipment. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of multiple line
replaceable units and subsequent loss of continued safe flight and
landing.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) and United Airlines, who supported the NPRM
without change.
The FAA received additional comments from three commenters,
including All Nippon Airways (All Nippon), Boeing, and Jetstar Airways
(Jetstar). The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Update the Description for Group 4 Airplanes
Boeing requested that the FAA update the description for Group 4
airplanes in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00
RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024 (Issue 002 of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB), to include airplanes
that have completed Work Package 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250291-00, Issue 001, dated August 30, 2023 (Issue 001 of
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB). Boeing
stated that the Group 4 description does not account for the fact that
FCM part number (P/N) AFUT000200A0004 was installed on Group 4,
Configuration 3 airplanes as part of Work Package 1 of Issue 001 of the
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB. For this
reason, Boeing also requested that the proposed AD be revised to
clarify there is no action for those airplanes in Work Package 1 of
Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00
RB.
The FAA agrees that Group 4, Configuration 3 airplanes are not
required to accomplish Work Package 1 of Issue 002 of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB because, per the Group
4, Configuration 3 description, those airplanes incorporated Issue 001
of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00, which
includes installation of FCM P/N
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AFUT000200A0004. However, no change to this AD is necessary in this
regard because Boeing's concern is addressed in paragraph (j)(2) of
this AD.
The FAA acknowledges Boeing's concern regarding the Group 4
description in Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250291-00 RB but has determined that revising the AD in this
regard is not necessary. The Group 4, Configuration 3 description,
along with the exception in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, provide
sufficient clarification regarding the requirements for Group 4,
Configuration 3 airplanes.
Request To Address Airplanes With Devices Installed in Production
Boeing requested that the FAA update the Configuration 1
descriptions for Groups 4 and 5 in table 1 of paragraph A.1 of Issue
002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB to
include airplanes that had the intent of ``Boeing Service Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250249-00'' incorporated during production. Boeing
identified some airplanes within these groups that had the P200 panel
moisture management device changes incorporated in production. Boeing
noted that the current configuration descriptions only account for the
P200 panel moisture management device changes installed in accordance
with ``Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250249-00'' after
production.
All Nippon requested that the FAA add an exception to the proposed
AD to clarify that airplane line numbers included in paragraph (c) of
the proposed AD but not included in the effectivity of Boeing Service
Bulletin B787-81205-SB250249-00, Issue 002, dated February 26, 2024
(Issue 002 of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250249-00), are not
subject to the requirement to install moisture management devices for
the P200 panel. All Nippon asserted that airplanes not included in the
effectivity of Issue 002 of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB250249-00 have already had the P200 panel moisture management device
installed during production. All Nippon noted those airplanes do not
fall under Configuration 1 or 2 for any of the groups identified in
Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00
RB.
The FAA agrees with Boeing's request to revise the Configuration 1
descriptions for Groups 4 and 5 by including airplanes that had the
P200 panel moisture management device changes incorporated during
production. Accordingly, the FAA has added a new exception to paragraph
(j)(3) of this AD. The FAA notes that this exception also addresses All
Nippon's concern, so no additional change to this AD is necessary in
regard to that comment.
Request To Correct Certain Station (STA) Numbers
Boeing and Jetstar requested that the FAA replace references to STA
1256 and STA 1232 with STA 1281 and STA 1257, respectively, in figure 1
of task 7 in Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250291-00 RB. Boeing, Jetstar, and All Nippon also requested
that STA 1218 be replaced with STA 1233 in figures 1, 4, 5, and 6 of
task 7 in Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB250291-00 RB. Boeing stated that the wrong STA numbers were
inadvertently included.
The FAA agrees. The FAA has added new exceptions in paragraphs
(j)(4) and (5) of this AD to correct the errors.
Request To Correct Certain Table Instructions
Jetstar stated it found discrepancies while accomplishing the
instructions in table 1 of task 7 in Issue 002 of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB. Jetstar noted step 1
in table 1 of task 7 specifies to remove/keep 10 bolts, P/N
BACB30NX6K3, but only specifies to remove/keep 6 collars, P/N
BACC30BH6K. Jetstar also noted step 3 in table 1 of task 7 specifies to
install the 10 kept bolts, P/N BACB30NX6K3, but only specifies to
install 6 kept collars, P/N BACC30BH6K. Jetstar also noted that the
collars cannot be reused. The FAA infers that Jetstar is requesting
that the FAA revise the AD to align the quantity of bolts and collars
specified in steps 1 and 3 and to allow for the installation of new
collars.
The FAA acknowledges the difference in the quantity of bolts and
collars specified in steps 1 and 3, as noted by the commenter. However,
no change to the AD is necessary in this regard because according to
Boeing only 6 collars and the supporting hardware are required to
remove the clips from the foreign object debris (FOD) deflector.
The FAA agrees an exception is needed to allow installation of new
collars because the instruction to install kept collars is required for
compliance. Accordingly, the FAA has added a new exception to paragraph
(j)(6) of this AD to specify this AD allows installation of a new or
serviceable part with the same part number as an alternative to
reinstalling a kept part.
Request To Address Omitted Part Number
All Nippon requested that the FAA add an exception to the proposed
AD to clarify that FCM P/N AFUT000200A0001 is subject to the
replacement procedures in Jamco Service Bulletin B80-25-4041, Revision
1, dated June 20, 2023, and Revision 2, dated March 15, 2024. The
commenter noted Issue 002 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250291-00 RB refers to the Jamco service information as the
method of compliance for replacement of FCM P/Ns AFUT000200A0001 and
AFUT000200A0002, but the Jamco service information omits FCM P/N
AFUT000200A0001.
The FAA agrees. Although FCM P/N AFUT000200A0001 is not referenced
in the Jamco service information, the FAA has determined that the
procedures in that service information may be used for replacing FCM P/
N AFUT000200A0001 with FCM P/N AFUT000200A0004. Accordingly, the FAA
has added a new exception to paragraph (j)(7) of this AD of this AD.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and
any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on
any operator.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB250290-00 RB, Issue 002, dated January 31, 2025. This material
specifies procedures for repetitive GVIs of the area under all lavatory
washbasins for evidence of intermittent and active leaks at the FCM and
applicable on-condition actions. On-condition actions include replacing
the affected FCM with new or serviceable FCM at affected lavatory
washbasin(s) and performing a leak test. If a leak is found during the
leak test, this material specifies completing applicable corrective
action, repeating the leak test, and making sure no leak is found.
The FAA reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024. This material
specifies procedures for replacing the
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FCM, performing a leak test and repairing any leaks, and installing
moisture management devices if not previously installed. This material
also specifies procedures for reviewing and updating, if necessary, the
existing maintenance program documentation to include Maintenance
Review Board Report item number 38-025-00. This material specifies that
replacement of the FCM terminates the repetitive inspections (which are
required by AD 2024-01-01).
This AD also requires Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250290-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2022, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of March 7, 2024 (89 FR 6422, February 1, 2024).
This material is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 155 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs *
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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GVI of area under all lavatory 2 work-hour x $85 $0 $170 per inspection $26,350 per
washbasins (retained actions per hour = $170 cycle. inspection cycle.
from AD 2024-01-01). per inspection
cycle.
Replacement of FCM (new action).. 3 work-hours x $85 6,021 6,276.............. 972,780.
per hour = $255.
Install moisture management 79 work-hours x $85 1,610 8,325.............. 432,900 (52
devices (new action). per hour = $6,715. airplanes).
Review maintenance program 1 work-hour x $85 0 85................. 13,175.
documentation (new action). per hour = $85.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimate for the FCM replacement parts.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any replacements that
would be required based on the results of the inspection. The agency
has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $6,021 $6,106
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The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or
inspection program would take an average of 90 work-hours per operator,
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane
estimate. Therefore, the FAA estimates the average total cost per
operator would be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-01-01, Amendment 39-22652
(89 FR 6422, February 1, 2024); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2026-02-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-23246; Docket No. FAA-
2025-1103; Project Identifier AD-2024-00141-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 9, 2026.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2024-01-01, Amendment 39-22652 (89 FR 6422,
February 1, 2024) (AD 2024-01-01).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and
787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category, having line numbers
6 through 687 inclusive, 689 through 954 inclusive, 956 through 970
inclusive, 972 through 982 inclusive, 984 through 989 inclusive, 991
through 996 inclusive, 999, 1001 through 1008 inclusive, 1012, 1013,
1016 through 1019 inclusive, 1021, 1022, 1024 through 1026
inclusive, 1029 through 1032 inclusive, 1038, 1040, 1041, 1044,
1045, 1047, 1048, 1054 through 1062 inclusive, 1071, 1072, 1074,
1075, 1082, 1085, 1087, 1091, 1094, 1095, 1098, 1099, 1103, 1109,
1112 through 1114 inclusive, 1117, 1118, 1121, 1122, 1125, 1126,
1128 through 1134 inclusive, 1136 through 1145 inclusive, 1147,
1148, 1151, 1161, and 1167.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of undetected water leaks from
the faucet control module (FCM) migrating below the passenger floor
in multiple lavatory locations during flight, and into the
electronic equipment bay(s). The FAA is issuing this AD to address
undetected water leaks, which could damage flight critical
equipment. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
loss of multiple line replaceable units and subsequent loss of
continued safe flight and landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2024-01-01, with revised service information. Except as specified by
paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the
``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250290-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2022, do all
applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250290-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2022, or
Issue 002, dated January 31, 2025. As of the effective date of this
AD, only use Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-
00 RB, Issue 002, dated January 31, 2025, for the actions required
by this paragraph.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00, Issue 002, dated January
31, 2025, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250290-00 RB, Issue 002, dated January 31, 2025.
(h) Retained Exception to Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00
RB, With No Change
This paragraph restates the exception in paragraph (h) of AD
2024-01-01, with no change. Where the Compliance Time column of the
table in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 1,
2022, uses the phrase ``the Issue 001 date of the Requirements
Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00 RB,'' this AD requires using March
7, 2024 (the effective date of AD 2024-01-01).
(i) New Required Actions
Except as specified by paragraph (j) of this AD: At the
applicable times specified in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002,
dated November 22, 2024, do all applicable actions identified in,
and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002,
dated November 22, 2024.
Note 2 to paragraph (i): Guidance for accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00, Issue 002, dated November
22, 2024, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024.
(j) Exceptions to Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB
(1) Where the Boeing Recommended Compliance Time columns of the
tables in the ``Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22,
2024, refer to the Issue 001 date of Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB250291-00 RB, this AD requires using the effective date of
this AD.
(2) For Group 4, Configuration 3 airplanes identified in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002,
dated November 22, 2024: The actions in Table 1 and Table 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024, are
not required by this AD.
(3) Where the Description column for Groups 4 and 5,
Configuration 1, in table 1 of the ``Effectivity'' paragraph of
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue
002, dated November 22, 2024, refers to ``Airplanes that have
incorporated the P200 panel moisture management device changes in
service bulletin B787-81205-SB250249-00'', this AD requires
replacing that text with ``Airplanes that have incorporated the P200
panel moisture management device changes in service bulletin B787-
81205-SB250249-00 or had the intent of service bulletin B787-81205-
SB250249-00 incorporated during production''.
(4) Where ``Task 7 Figure 1'' of Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22,
2024, refers to stations (STAs) ``1218'', ``1232'', and ``1256'',
this AD requires replacing that text with ``1233'', ``1257'', and
``1281'', respectively.
(5) Where ``Task 7 Figure 4,'' ``Task 7 Figure 5'', and ``Task 7
Figure 6'' of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-
SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024, refer to STA
``1218'', this AD requires replacing that text with ``1233''.
(6) Where of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated
November 22, 2024, specify to install a kept part, this AD allows
installation of a new or serviceable part with the same part number
as an alternative to the kept part.
(7) Where the Jamco service information identified in Boeing
Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002,
dated November 22, 2024, specifies procedures for replacing FCM part
number (P/N) AFUT000200A0002 with FCM P/N AFUT000200A0004, those
procedures are acceptable for compliance for replacing FCM P/N
AFUT000200A0001 with FCM P/N AFUT000200A0004.
(k) Terminating Action for Repetitive Inspections
Replacing FCM P/N AFUT000200A0001 or P/N AFUT000200A0002 with
FCM P/N AFUT000200A0004 terminates the repetitive inspections
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
For Group 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 airplanes and Group 4,
Configuration 1 and 2 airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 002, dated
November 22, 2024: This paragraph provides credit for the actions
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert
Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00 RB, Issue 001, dated
August 30, 2023.
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or
responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the Continued Operational
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Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e7f73717d7e585f5f10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e8a9a5a7aba88e8989c68f879e">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD
if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation
Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those
findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation,
or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2024-01-01 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(n) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Joshua Baek,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; phone: 562-627-6725; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8bc1e4f8e3feeaa5d2a5c9eaeee0cbedeaeaa5ece4fd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2e8cdd1cad7c38cfb8ce0c3c7c9e2c4c3c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by
reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (o)(5)
of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on March 9,
2026.
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00
RB, Issue 002, dated January 31, 2025.
(ii) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250291-00
RB, Issue 002, dated November 22, 2024.
(4) The following material was approved for IBR on March 7, 2024
(89 FR 6422, February 1, 2024).
(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250290-00
RB, Issue 001, dated November 1, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For the Boeing material identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-
5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website <a href="http://myboeingfleet.com">myboeingfleet.com</a>.
(6) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(7) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb9d89d59295888b9e988f929495bb959a899ad59c948d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80e6f2aee9eef3f0e5e3f4e9efeec0eee1f2e1aee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on January 27, 2026.
Peter A. White,
Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-02096 Filed 1-30-26; 8:45 am]
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