FAA Targets 747 Fuel Valve, Skin Problems

FAA on Friday ordered Boeing 747 operators to inspect a section of fuselage for cracking and expanded an existing rule calling for outboard engine fuel valve replacements. The fuselage joint airworthiness directive (AD) mandates a June 15 Boeing alert service bulletin triggered by reports of serious...

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