# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-10-27 |
| Effective | 2026-12-01 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-700, -700C, -800, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a leak through the form-in- place (FiP) gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel found during a leak check. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the left- and right-side FiP gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel for correct sealant installation, a fluid leak test of the engine fuel shutoff valve access panels for any leak, and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address  |
| Document number | 2026-21862 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/27/2026-21862/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T19:10:06.902Z.
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