Boeing 787s must now be inspected for corrosion in their lavatories

The US aviation regulator proposes new rules requiring detailed inspections of Boeing 787 lavatory components. This means airlines operating these planes will have to check for corrosion and fix it if found.

Corrosion on aircraft can lead to structural problems if not caught early. This proposed rule means airlines will have to add specific checks for these areas to their regular maintenance schedules. It shifts the burden of finding and fixing this issue directly onto the airlines.