The FAA issued an airworthiness directive on August 6, local time, which applies to three types of Boeing airliners, and is estimated to affect 471 aircraft registered in the US. The FAA said it had previously received reports that the fuselage of some airliners had cracks, and related problems could adversely affect the structural integrity of the aircraft. The order requires that these aircraft be inspected. The order will come into effect on September 10.

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive on August 6, local time, which applies to three types of Boeing airliners, and is estimated to affect 471 aircraft registered in the US. The FAA said it had previously received reports that the fuselage of some airliners had cracks, and related problems could adversely affect the structural integrity of the aircraft. The order requires that these aircraft be inspected. The order will come into effect on September 10.