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FAA orders radio-altimeter cable replacements on 169 US-registered Boeing 787s after landing altitude-data failures

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The FAA has directed operators to modify certain Boeing 787s after reports of unreliable altitude information during approaches and landings. The directive covers 169 US-registered aircraft and requires radio-altimeter cable replacements, giving airlines five years to complete the work.

Discovered 2026-11-13T03:55:48.333315-08:00 | 2026-11-13T03:55:48.333315-08:00

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  • The directive addresses unreliable altitude information during approaches and landings, making the radio-altimeter issue a safety and compliance concern for affected operators.
  • Airlines have five years to replace cables across 169 US-registered 787s, creating a defined maintenance task and compliance timeline.

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