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Federal Register · April 10, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Noisy translates that to

Boeing 767s must now be checked for cracks in a specific spot after a repair

What happened
US aviation regulators are proposing a new rule for certain Boeing 767 airplanes. This rule requires airlines to inspect a specific area for cracks after a repair, to prevent future failures.
Why it matters
Airlines often fix one problem only to find a new one appears nearby. This rule means that after a major repair on a specific part of the wing, maintenance crews must now check for hidden cracks in adjacent areas. It shifts the standard for what counts as a complete repair, adding a mandatory preventative step.
The signal
Watch for how quickly airlines adopt these inspection procedures and if similar directives follow for other aircraft models after major repairs.
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