{"id":89933,"date":"2025-04-13T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T03:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=89933"},"modified":"2025-05-25T22:05:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T16:35:38","slug":"faa-proposes-new-ad-for-boeing-787-lavatories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/13\/faa-proposes-new-ad-for-boeing-787-lavatories\/","title":{"rendered":"Boeing 787 Lavatory May Break Free in Flight Injuring Crew and Pax: FAA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON-<\/strong> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> has proposed a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting Boeing 787-8<\/a>, 787-9, and 787-10 aircraft. This action comes after reports of corrosion<\/strong> on lower fitting assemblies of certain lavatories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The corrosion stems from the galvanic interaction between aluminum <\/strong>and carbon fiber<\/strong> in the wet environment of the lavatory. If left unaddressed, this corrosion could cause lavatories to break free during high g-force <\/strong>events, as per the FAA report<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Boeing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Boeing 787 Lavatory Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boeing 787<\/a> aircraft are facing a safety concern with their lavatories, according to a recent FAA proposal. The agency has identified corrosion problems on lower fitting assemblies of Jamco family 95\/96 lavatories<\/strong> caused by galvanic interaction <\/strong>between aluminum and carbon fiber components in the wet lavatory environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This corrosion could cause lavatories to break free during high g-force events, potentially injuring passengers <\/strong>and crew or blocking emergency exits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) would require airlines to inspect the affected components for corrosion, record findings, make necessary repairs, and update maintenance programs to include regular inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The directive would affect approximately 159 U.S.-registered <\/strong>Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Heute; Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Required Inspections and Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The directive would require airlines to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n