FAA proposes new AD for certain 747-400Fs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 747-400F series aircraft, addressing the findings of a report that suggests cap seals were not applied to certain fasteners during production. A consultation window is open until May 28, 2024, with the FAA proposing the remedial action of applying cap seals to certain fastener collars inside the fuel tanks. The FAA has determined ‘that the actions identified in this proposed AD are necessary to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks which in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosion